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Here we give an overview of how much crime there is in New Zealand, what the nature of that crime is and some key trend information. On this page you’ll find:
the estimated number of offences
the average number of offences per 100 households or adults 15 years and over (incidence rates)
the estimated number of households or adults victimised once or more
the proportion (%) of households or adults that were victimised once or more (prevalence rates)