NEW data shows thousands more alleged offenders, including domestic violence perpetrators, are coming before the courts.
The latest Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) shows legal action for domestic violence offences rose by more than 14 per cent in the two years to June.
This equates to an additional 6,128 defendants appearing before a magistrate.
“These figures tell a clear story: NSW is a safer state today because of the work of our cops,” Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism Yasmin Catley said.
“We have always known that NSW Police do extraordinary work, but these statistics highlight the scale.
“They are finding offenders, charging offenders and putting them before the courts.”
Domestic and family violence rates are on the rise across NSW.
“The government is determined to ensure perpetrators are held accountable,” Ms Catley said.
It has introduced a series of reforms to better protect victim-survivors and prosecute perpetrators.
Measures include tougher stalking and bail laws, and electronic monitoring for those who get bail.
The government has also introduced Serious Domestic Abuse Prevention Orders for high-risk offenders, and stronger penalties for serious and repeat Apprehended Domestic Violence Order breaches.
The 2025-26 NSW Budget invested an additional $184.1 million to deliver a 50 per cent funding increase for six frontline specialist domestic and family violence programs to help keep more women and children safe.
“This is the largest across-the-board increase in core funding for specialist domestic and family violence programs in decades,” Ms Catley said.
“It represents a landmark investment in the services women and children rely on when escaping violence.”
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