This audit examined crime and safety issues in the Northern Territory urban communities of Darwin, Katherine and Alice Springs to help inform effective strategies to reduce the actual and perceived risk of victimisation. Abstract This Special Report is a research driven response to community concerns regarding the level of crime and fear of crime in...

Explains key trends in scam activity and highlights the impact of scams on the community.

Economic crime, including cybercrime, persists globally and is on the rise in many economies, according to this report. Overview There are a number of often overlooked economic crimes that occurring with increasing volume, frequency and sophistication. The Global Economic Crime Survey is one of the largest and most comprehensive surveys of its kind. The latest...

In the 24 months to March 2014, domestic violence, indecent assault and fraud increased in New South Wales, while other types of major offences decreased or remained stable. Summary In the 24 months to March 2014, only three of the 17 major offences showed significant upward trends. These were: assault – domestic violence related (up...

Abstract: Identity crime and misuse of personal information affect all sectors in Australia and cost individuals, business and government many millions of dollars annually. In May 2013, in order to explore the nature and scope of identity crime and misuse in Australia, the Australian Institute of Criminology was commissioned by the Attorney-General’s Department to undertake...