The drop in victims of violent crime, impact of Govt’s ‘vibe’ rather than its policies

Violent, property crimes down 2% overall, violent crime up 8%, sheriff's office reports

Overall incidents of Part I crimes — described as the most serious — dropped in 2024, with violent crimes increasing almost 8%, from 377 in 2023 to 406 countywide, according to numbers released by the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office.

Government hails drop in violent crime

Police Minister Mark Mitchell. Times file photo New data shows Kiwis are becoming safer with the Government tracking ahead of its violent-crime reduction target, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith and Police Minister Mark Mitchell say. “The Government announced nine targets in March last year, which included ensuring there are 20,000 fewer victims of serious violent crime by 2029, equating to 165,000 victims,” Goldsmith says. “The latest New Zealan…

The drop in victims of violent crime, impact of Govt’s ‘vibe’ rather than its policies

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Govt celebrates violent crime stats, admits data volatile

From left: Police Minister Mark Mitchell, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith speaking to media today. Image: RNZ The government is celebrating what it says is a reduction in violent crime based on the latest quarterly statistics - but admits the data is volatile.

Government celebrates latest violent crime statistics, admits data is volatile

It says there's been a reduction in violent crime based on the latest quarterly statistics but the ministry says the numbers should be considered indicative only.

Government Surpasses Violent Crime Reduction Target

“The Government announced nine targets in March last year, which included ensuring there are 20,000 fewer victims of serious violent crime by 2029, equating to 165,000 victims,” Mr Goldsmith says.