When using recorded crime data, maps and graphs it is important to be aware of what specific words and phrases mean as well as to understand how particular statistical methods are applied. Definitions and explanations of many of the terms you will come across in our publications and on our website are given below. If you cannot find the answer to y [..]

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Unlawful confinement of a person against that person's will or against the will of any parent/guardian/other person having lawful custody or care of that person (ANZSOC, 2011). Includes the police incident category of abduction/kidnapping.

An act or omission deemed prejudicial to the effective carrying out of justice procedures or any government operations (ANZSOC, 2011). Includes the BOCSAR categories of breach AVO, escape custody, breach bail conditions, fail to appear, resist/hinder officer.

Within the Crime Mapping Tool there are two age bands for offenders: juveniles (10 - 17 years) and adults (18 years or more). There are two age bands for victims: child/juveniles (0 - 17 years) and adults (18 years or more). If you require different age bands, please contact us

Shows offences which the NSW Police Force choose to flag as 'alcohol related'. 'Non-alcohol related' offences are the remainder of offences which are not flagged. 'Alcohol related' results are available for selected offences where police could be expected to have information about whether alcohol is involved. The offen [..]

A group of stimulant drugs that includes ice, base and speed (Department of Health and Ageing, National Drugs Campaign, 2012).

Intentionally and maliciously destroying or damaging property through the use of fire or explosion (ANZSOC, 2011). Includes the police incident categories of bushfire, fire of structure, commodity, or vehicle, malicious damage - intent to injure or financial gain by fire.

Direct (and immediate/confrontational) infliction of force, injury or violence upon a person or persons or the direct (and immediate/confrontational) threat of force, injury or violence where there is an apprehension that the threat could be enacted (ANZSOC, 2011). Assault can be flagged by police as being domestic violence related or alcohol relat [..]

Attempted unlawful killing of another person when there is either intent to kill or to cause grievous bodily harm, knowing that death or grievous bodily harm would be probable (reckless indifference to life), not resulting in death (ANZSOC, 2011). Includes the police incident category of murder - attempted.