Australia's Urbanisation Hits 86%, Stats Guy Reports
New data shows 86% of Australians live in major cities, reshaping housing and infrastructure. Explore the trends driving this urban concentration and its national impact.
Category : Search result: Australian crime statistics
WA retail staff face over 40 violent crimes daily
Shocking data reveals WA retail workers endured over 40 violent incidents daily last financial year. Experts warn of a Christmas crime surge. Read the full report.
Man charged over Port Douglas prawn boat theft attempt
A man faces court after an alleged attempt to steal a commercial prawn trawler from Port Douglas. Police responded swiftly to the incident at the marina. Read the full story.
Scooter theft epidemic exposed in Sydney robbery
A brazen daylight robbery of an Uber Eats delivery rider in Penrith exposes Sydney's growing scooter theft crisis. Business owner reveals multiple thefts and calls for action.
WA's Domestic Violence Crisis: 12,000 Annual Incidents
Western Australia faces a domestic violence epidemic with 12,000 incidents reported yearly. Learn about new initiatives and community responses to this critical issue.
Man sentenced on 37 charges in Townsville court
Grant Joseph Furber has been sentenced in Townsville Magistrates Court for 37 offences including drug and property crimes. Learn the full details of his sentencing and criminal history.
Geelong businesses use social media to fight crime
Geelong businesses are turning to social media to publicly shame thieves and combat petty crime. Discover how this digital justice movement is transforming community safety.
Man sentenced for Townsville retirement village crime
Lokz Warren Tremayne Harris receives sentence for breaking into a Townsville retirement village. Read about the court's strong response to this cowardly act.
21,000 Aussies Have Metastatic Breast Cancer
Shocking new data reveals double the estimated Australians living with incurable breast cancer. Learn about the urgent need for research and support.
WA Police 40,000 overtime hours for summer crime
WA Police launch a major summer crackdown with 40,000 overtime hours funded by a $5 million state government injection. Expect a heightened police presence across entertainment precincts and regional areas.
Townsville youth crime crisis: 75% reoffend on bail
New data reveals 75% of young offenders in Townsville commit crimes while on bail. Community demands action as youth crime rates surge. Read the full investigation.
Seven teens arrested after wild police chase in QLD
Seven teenagers face multiple charges after a dramatic 60km police pursuit involving three stolen vehicles from Coomera to Goodna. Police used tyre spikes and dog squad to apprehend suspects.
1954 Port Kembla Nightwatchman Murder Case
The chilling 1954 murder of Port Kembla nightwatchman James Douglas Hawkins, shot by a teenage burglar. Read the full investigation details and trial outcome.
SA Prison Drug Crisis: 70% Report Pre-Conviction Use
Shocking data reveals over 70% of SA prisoners used illicit drugs before conviction. Ex-inmate Merlin Faber demands reform in rehabilitation programs. Read his powerful story.
CCTV Released for Port Stephens Golf Club Theft
Police have released CCTV footage of three masked individuals who broke into the Horizons Golf Resort in Salamander Bay. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
Bungendore crime surges 65% amid police absence
Charming NSW town Bungendore faces 65% crime increase with no permanent police presence. Arson, vandalism and theft plague the tourism award winner. Read the shocking details.
Machete gang terrorises three Melbourne families in spree
Armed thugs targeted homes across Melbourne's eastern suburbs in a brazen 20-minute crime spree. Two suspects in custody, one remains at large. Read the shocking details.
Sydney drive-by shooting: Two charged after filming attack
A 22-year-old man and 16-year-old boy charged over brazen drive-by shooting in Sydney's west. Police allege they filmed the attack and posted it online. Read the latest updates.
Police seek men over Braddon altercation, head injury
ACT Policing is seeking public help to identify two men involved in a Braddon altercation that left a man with a serious head injury. Contact Crime Stoppers with info.
12-year-old Cairns boy faces multiple criminal charges
A 12-year-old Cairns boy faces multiple charges including assault, bicycle theft and stolen vehicle offences following police investigations. Learn more about youth crime in Far North Queensland.
Nine alleged Finks bikies charged in police raids
Nine alleged Finks OMCG members face charges for firearm, drug, affray, and sexual touching offences following Raptor Squad raids across the Hunter Region. Read the full details.
Wages Grow 4.2% in September Quarter 2025
Australian wages grew 4.2% annually in September quarter 2025, outpacing inflation. Private sector leads with 4.3% growth. Discover what this means for workers.
Boy, 13, charged with elderly woman's sexual assault
A 13-year-old boy faces multiple charges after allegedly sexually assaulting an 80-year-old woman in Ashtonfield park. Police formed Strike Force Bosgar to investigate the random attack.
Top Cop: Police Not Only Answer to Kununurra Youth Crime
WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch reveals tackling youth crime in Kununurra requires community solutions beyond policing. New approaches needed for Kimberley town.
Accused murderer pregnant while awaiting trial
Tamika Chesser, accused of beheading and burning her boyfriend Julian Story in Port Lincoln, revealed to be pregnant while in custody. Premier confirms special protocols for pregnant inmates.
Perth man tasered during online marketplace sale
A Perth man has been charged after allegedly tasering a seller during a failed e-scooter transaction. The violent incident highlights the dangers of online marketplace deals.
Man gets 28 years for murdering ex-partner in Ballarat
Lachlan Young, 23, receives a 28-year sentence for strangling his ex-partner, placing her body in a car, and setting it alight. He attempted to frame the murder as a suicide.
Stolen ute ordeal ends in community generosity
A Cairns family's stolen ute was destroyed in a crime spree, but their story sparked an unexpected outpouring of community support and generosity.
Hunter areas surpass $100k average income
New ABS data reveals Scone and Merewether lead Hunter's income surge. Explore the economic trends reshaping the region's wealth distribution.
Man with skull tattoo sought over alleged SUV assault
ACT Police seek a man in his 20s with a skull ankle tattoo accused of sexual assault in his dark SUV on Lhotsky Street, Charnwood. Call Crime Stoppers with information.
Page 2 of 4