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This paper compares the rate of recorded violent crime in New Zealand to rates of violent crime for a range of other western countries. Information regarding the rate of violent crime in New Zealand is presented in a format that enables comparison with other western countries' data.
Erratum
Table 5 has been amended to correct three errors. The homicide rate per 100,000 population
in Australia has been corrected to 1.8 (from 1.6), the assault rate to 736.8 (from 732.8)
and the total violent crime rate to 941.9 (from 943.7).