❓ A WA parliamentary question regarding the progress of the government's campaign to reduce home burglaries, specifically requesting burglary figures for the Perth electorate. The Minister's response highlights significant decreases in burglary rates, both statewide and in the Perth district, while facing interjections from the opposition.
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I am particularly interested to know how the Government’s campaign to reduce home burglaries is progressing. Will the minister advise the House of the latest crime statistics? As the current member for Perth, I am very interested to hear of the latest burglary figures for the state seat of Perth over the past three years under the Gallop-Roberts-Hyde troika. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS
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I thank the member for Perth for the question and for some notice of it, albeit not the last part! I also thank him for his longstanding commitment to community safety and his involvement in crime prevention. The March quarter figures for 2004 demonstrate that the Government is winning the war against home burglary and crime. The member for Perth will be particularly pleased that home burglary in his district, which is the central district - maybe the member for Nedlands might share in the member for Perth’s happiness - has decreased by some 46.2 per cent compared with the same time last year. That is a massive decrease. For the first three months of March this year compared with the first three months leading up to March last year, there has been a 46.2 per cent decrease in home burglaries. Mr M.J. Birney: Tell us about the robberies. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: Members opposite do not want to hear this. For years under the coalition Government crime escalated. Mr M.J. Birney: What about sexual assault? Tell us about manslaughter. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: Members opposite incessantly interject. The member for Kalgoorlie just asked me to tell him about sexual assault. Sexual assault was reduced by 26 per cent for the quarter and was reduced by 25 per cent over nine months. However, I will not be diverted. The statewide quarterly figures show that in the first three months of this year compared with the same period last year home burglary has decreased by a massive 22.5 per cent. That is a significant decrease and it is reflected in the year-to-date statistics that show there were 4 429 fewer home burglaries. Most police districts have reported significant decreases in home burglary. Home burglary in the east metropolitan area, which covers Midland, decreased by 35.3 per cent. The south east metropolitan area, the great southern, the south west, goldfields-Esperance and the Kimberley reported decreases of 27.8 per cent, 21.8 per cent, 23.1 per cent, 13.4 per cent and 40.7 per cent respectively compared with the same time last year. Overall, the latest crime statistics report a decrease of 12.4 per cent compared with the same time last year. I repeat: 12.4 per cent fewer crimes were committed this year compared with last year. One in 10 crimes has been eliminated. Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Nedlands! Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: I think the harpies are back at it. They do not want to hear this good news. Ms S.E. Walker: Tell us the truth. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: Sadly, members opposite do not share our joy at seeing reports that show the number of crimes has reduced and that the community is safer. Importantly, offences against the person and property have decreased. The year-to-date statistics show that of the 19 offence categories reported, 18 have shown a decrease. All three police regions report overall year-to-date decreases in reported offences. From 1 July last year to 31 March this year there has been a 10.2 per cent decrease in the metropolitan region, a 6.1 per cent decrease in the southern region and a 6.2 per cent decrease in the north eastern region. The latest crime statistics indicate significant decreases in the rates of home burglary, theft, aggravated robbery, sexual assault, arson and threatening behaviour. Through our Government’s commitment to resourcing police operations, public awareness campaigns and DNA profiling, crime is decreasing and clearance rates are improving. Mr P.D. Omodei: That’s what you told us last night, the night before and the night before that. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is sad to hear members opposite, rather than congratulate the Police Service and the Government - Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. Mrs C.L. Edwardes interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order for the first time the members for Warren-Blackwood and Kingsley. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is sad that members opposite, rather than congratulate both the Police Service - Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order for the second time the member for Warren-Blackwood. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is very sad that members opposite fail to congratulate the Police Service and the Government for turning around crime statistics in this State. It is with some pleasure that I table the March quarterly statistics of the Western Australia Police Service. [See paper No 2346.]
Mrs M.H. ROBERTS replied: I thank the member for Perth for the question and for some notice of it, albeit not the last part! I also thank him for his longstanding commitment to community safety and his involvement in crime prevention. The March quarter figures for 2004 demonstrate that the Government is winning the war against home burglary and crime. The member for Perth will be particularly pleased that home burglary in his district, which is the central district - maybe the member for Nedlands might share in the member for Perth’s happiness - has decreased by some 46.2 per cent compared with the same time last year. That is a massive decrease. For the first three months of March this year compared with the first three months leading up to March last year, there has been a 46.2 per cent decrease in home burglaries. Mr M.J. Birney: Tell us about the robberies. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: Members opposite do not want to hear this. For years under the coalition Government crime escalated. Mr M.J. Birney: What about sexual assault? Tell us about manslaughter. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: Members opposite incessantly interject. The member for Kalgoorlie just asked me to tell him about sexual assault. Sexual assault was reduced by 26 per cent for the quarter and was reduced by 25 per cent over nine months. However, I will not be diverted. The statewide quarterly figures show that in the first three months of this year compared with the same period last year home burglary has decreased by a massive 22.5 per cent. That is a significant decrease and it is reflected in the year-to-date statistics that show there were 4 429 fewer home burglaries. Most police districts have reported significant decreases in home burglary. Home burglary in the east metropolitan area, which covers Midland, decreased by 35.3 per cent. The south east metropolitan area, the great southern, the south west, goldfields-Esperance and the Kimberley reported decreases of 27.8 per cent, 21.8 per cent, 23.1 per cent, 13.4 per cent and 40.7 per cent respectively compared with the same time last year. Overall, the latest crime statistics report a decrease of 12.4 per cent compared with the same time last year. I repeat: 12.4 per cent fewer crimes were committed this year compared with last year. One in 10 crimes has been eliminated. Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Nedlands! Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: I think the harpies are back at it. They do not want to hear this good news. Ms S.E. Walker: Tell us the truth. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: Sadly, members opposite do not share our joy at seeing reports that show the number of crimes has reduced and that the community is safer. Importantly, offences against the person and property have decreased. The year-to-date statistics show that of the 19 offence categories reported, 18 have shown a decrease. All three police regions report overall year-to-date decreases in reported offences. From 1 July last year to 31 March this year there has been a 10.2 per cent decrease in the metropolitan region, a 6.1 per cent decrease in the southern region and a 6.2 per cent decrease in the north eastern region. The latest crime statistics indicate significant decreases in the rates of home burglary, theft, aggravated robbery, sexual assault, arson and threatening behaviour. Through our Government’s commitment to resourcing police operations, public awareness campaigns and DNA profiling, crime is decreasing and clearance rates are improving. Mr P.D. Omodei: That’s what you told us last night, the night before and the night before that. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is sad to hear members opposite, rather than congratulate the Police Service and the Government - Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. Mrs C.L. Edwardes interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order for the first time the members for Warren-Blackwood and Kingsley. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is sad that members opposite, rather than congratulate both the Police Service - Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order for the second time the member for Warren-Blackwood. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is very sad that members opposite fail to congratulate the Police Service and the Government for turning around crime statistics in this State. It is with some pleasure that I table the March quarterly statistics of the Western Australia Police Service. [See paper No 2346.]
I thank the member for Perth for the question and for some notice of it, albeit not the last part! I also thank him for his longstanding commitment to community safety and his involvement in crime prevention. The March quarter figures for 2004 demonstrate that the Government is winning the war against home burglary and crime. The member for Perth will be particularly pleased that home burglary in his district, which is the central district - maybe the member for Nedlands might share in the member for Perth’s happiness - has decreased by some 46.2 per cent compared with the same time last year. That is a massive decrease. For the first three months of March this year compared with the first three months leading up to March last year, there has been a 46.2 per cent decrease in home burglaries. Mr M.J. Birney: Tell us about the robberies. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: Members opposite do not want to hear this. For years under the coalition Government crime escalated. Mr M.J. Birney: What about sexual assault? Tell us about manslaughter. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: Members opposite incessantly interject. The member for Kalgoorlie just asked me to tell him about sexual assault. Sexual assault was reduced by 26 per cent for the quarter and was reduced by 25 per cent over nine months. However, I will not be diverted. The statewide quarterly figures show that in the first three months of this year compared with the same period last year home burglary has decreased by a massive 22.5 per cent. That is a significant decrease and it is reflected in the year-to-date statistics that show there were 4 429 fewer home burglaries. Most police districts have reported significant decreases in home burglary. Home burglary in the east metropolitan area, which covers Midland, decreased by 35.3 per cent. The south east metropolitan area, the great southern, the south west, goldfields-Esperance and the Kimberley reported decreases of 27.8 per cent, 21.8 per cent, 23.1 per cent, 13.4 per cent and 40.7 per cent respectively compared with the same time last year. Overall, the latest crime statistics report a decrease of 12.4 per cent compared with the same time last year. I repeat: 12.4 per cent fewer crimes were committed this year compared with last year. One in 10 crimes has been eliminated. Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Nedlands! Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: I think the harpies are back at it. They do not want to hear this good news. Ms S.E. Walker: Tell us the truth. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: Sadly, members opposite do not share our joy at seeing reports that show the number of crimes has reduced and that the community is safer. Importantly, offences against the person and property have decreased. The year-to-date statistics show that of the 19 offence categories reported, 18 have shown a decrease. All three police regions report overall year-to-date decreases in reported offences. From 1 July last year to 31 March this year there has been a 10.2 per cent decrease in the metropolitan region, a 6.1 per cent decrease in the southern region and a 6.2 per cent decrease in the north eastern region. The latest crime statistics indicate significant decreases in the rates of home burglary, theft, aggravated robbery, sexual assault, arson and threatening behaviour. Through our Government’s commitment to resourcing police operations, public awareness campaigns and DNA profiling, crime is decreasing and clearance rates are improving. Mr P.D. Omodei: That’s what you told us last night, the night before and the night before that. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is sad to hear members opposite, rather than congratulate the Police Service and the Government - Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. Mrs C.L. Edwardes interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order for the first time the members for Warren-Blackwood and Kingsley. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is sad that members opposite, rather than congratulate both the Police Service - Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order for the second time the member for Warren-Blackwood. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is very sad that members opposite fail to congratulate the Police Service and the Government for turning around crime statistics in this State. It is with some pleasure that I table the March quarterly statistics of the Western Australia Police Service. [See paper No 2346.]
Mr M.J. Birney: Tell us about the robberies. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: Members opposite do not want to hear this. For years under the coalition Government crime escalated. Mr M.J. Birney: What about sexual assault? Tell us about manslaughter. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: Members opposite incessantly interject. The member for Kalgoorlie just asked me to tell him about sexual assault. Sexual assault was reduced by 26 per cent for the quarter and was reduced by 25 per cent over nine months. However, I will not be diverted. The statewide quarterly figures show that in the first three months of this year compared with the same period last year home burglary has decreased by a massive 22.5 per cent. That is a significant decrease and it is reflected in the year-to-date statistics that show there were 4 429 fewer home burglaries. Most police districts have reported significant decreases in home burglary. Home burglary in the east metropolitan area, which covers Midland, decreased by 35.3 per cent. The south east metropolitan area, the great southern, the south west, goldfields-Esperance and the Kimberley reported decreases of 27.8 per cent, 21.8 per cent, 23.1 per cent, 13.4 per cent and 40.7 per cent respectively compared with the same time last year. Overall, the latest crime statistics report a decrease of 12.4 per cent compared with the same time last year. I repeat: 12.4 per cent fewer crimes were committed this year compared with last year. One in 10 crimes has been eliminated. Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Nedlands! Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: I think the harpies are back at it. They do not want to hear this good news. Ms S.E. Walker: Tell us the truth. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: Sadly, members opposite do not share our joy at seeing reports that show the number of crimes has reduced and that the community is safer. Importantly, offences against the person and property have decreased. The year-to-date statistics show that of the 19 offence categories reported, 18 have shown a decrease. All three police regions report overall year-to-date decreases in reported offences. From 1 July last year to 31 March this year there has been a 10.2 per cent decrease in the metropolitan region, a 6.1 per cent decrease in the southern region and a 6.2 per cent decrease in the north eastern region. The latest crime statistics indicate significant decreases in the rates of home burglary, theft, aggravated robbery, sexual assault, arson and threatening behaviour. Through our Government’s commitment to resourcing police operations, public awareness campaigns and DNA profiling, crime is decreasing and clearance rates are improving. Mr P.D. Omodei: That’s what you told us last night, the night before and the night before that. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is sad to hear members opposite, rather than congratulate the Police Service and the Government - Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. Mrs C.L. Edwardes interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order for the first time the members for Warren-Blackwood and Kingsley. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is sad that members opposite, rather than congratulate both the Police Service - Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order for the second time the member for Warren-Blackwood. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is very sad that members opposite fail to congratulate the Police Service and the Government for turning around crime statistics in this State. It is with some pleasure that I table the March quarterly statistics of the Western Australia Police Service. [See paper No 2346.]
Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: Members opposite do not want to hear this. For years under the coalition Government crime escalated. Mr M.J. Birney: What about sexual assault? Tell us about manslaughter. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: Members opposite incessantly interject. The member for Kalgoorlie just asked me to tell him about sexual assault. Sexual assault was reduced by 26 per cent for the quarter and was reduced by 25 per cent over nine months. However, I will not be diverted. The statewide quarterly figures show that in the first three months of this year compared with the same period last year home burglary has decreased by a massive 22.5 per cent. That is a significant decrease and it is reflected in the year-to-date statistics that show there were 4 429 fewer home burglaries. Most police districts have reported significant decreases in home burglary. Home burglary in the east metropolitan area, which covers Midland, decreased by 35.3 per cent. The south east metropolitan area, the great southern, the south west, goldfields-Esperance and the Kimberley reported decreases of 27.8 per cent, 21.8 per cent, 23.1 per cent, 13.4 per cent and 40.7 per cent respectively compared with the same time last year. Overall, the latest crime statistics report a decrease of 12.4 per cent compared with the same time last year. I repeat: 12.4 per cent fewer crimes were committed this year compared with last year. One in 10 crimes has been eliminated. Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Nedlands! Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: I think the harpies are back at it. They do not want to hear this good news. Ms S.E. Walker: Tell us the truth. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: Sadly, members opposite do not share our joy at seeing reports that show the number of crimes has reduced and that the community is safer. Importantly, offences against the person and property have decreased. The year-to-date statistics show that of the 19 offence categories reported, 18 have shown a decrease. All three police regions report overall year-to-date decreases in reported offences. From 1 July last year to 31 March this year there has been a 10.2 per cent decrease in the metropolitan region, a 6.1 per cent decrease in the southern region and a 6.2 per cent decrease in the north eastern region. The latest crime statistics indicate significant decreases in the rates of home burglary, theft, aggravated robbery, sexual assault, arson and threatening behaviour. Through our Government’s commitment to resourcing police operations, public awareness campaigns and DNA profiling, crime is decreasing and clearance rates are improving. Mr P.D. Omodei: That’s what you told us last night, the night before and the night before that. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is sad to hear members opposite, rather than congratulate the Police Service and the Government - Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. Mrs C.L. Edwardes interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order for the first time the members for Warren-Blackwood and Kingsley. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is sad that members opposite, rather than congratulate both the Police Service - Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order for the second time the member for Warren-Blackwood. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is very sad that members opposite fail to congratulate the Police Service and the Government for turning around crime statistics in this State. It is with some pleasure that I table the March quarterly statistics of the Western Australia Police Service. [See paper No 2346.]
Mr M.J. Birney: What about sexual assault? Tell us about manslaughter. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: Members opposite incessantly interject. The member for Kalgoorlie just asked me to tell him about sexual assault. Sexual assault was reduced by 26 per cent for the quarter and was reduced by 25 per cent over nine months. However, I will not be diverted. The statewide quarterly figures show that in the first three months of this year compared with the same period last year home burglary has decreased by a massive 22.5 per cent. That is a significant decrease and it is reflected in the year-to-date statistics that show there were 4 429 fewer home burglaries. Most police districts have reported significant decreases in home burglary. Home burglary in the east metropolitan area, which covers Midland, decreased by 35.3 per cent. The south east metropolitan area, the great southern, the south west, goldfields-Esperance and the Kimberley reported decreases of 27.8 per cent, 21.8 per cent, 23.1 per cent, 13.4 per cent and 40.7 per cent respectively compared with the same time last year. Overall, the latest crime statistics report a decrease of 12.4 per cent compared with the same time last year. I repeat: 12.4 per cent fewer crimes were committed this year compared with last year. One in 10 crimes has been eliminated. Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Nedlands! Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: I think the harpies are back at it. They do not want to hear this good news. Ms S.E. Walker: Tell us the truth. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: Sadly, members opposite do not share our joy at seeing reports that show the number of crimes has reduced and that the community is safer. Importantly, offences against the person and property have decreased. The year-to-date statistics show that of the 19 offence categories reported, 18 have shown a decrease. All three police regions report overall year-to-date decreases in reported offences. From 1 July last year to 31 March this year there has been a 10.2 per cent decrease in the metropolitan region, a 6.1 per cent decrease in the southern region and a 6.2 per cent decrease in the north eastern region. The latest crime statistics indicate significant decreases in the rates of home burglary, theft, aggravated robbery, sexual assault, arson and threatening behaviour. Through our Government’s commitment to resourcing police operations, public awareness campaigns and DNA profiling, crime is decreasing and clearance rates are improving. Mr P.D. Omodei: That’s what you told us last night, the night before and the night before that. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is sad to hear members opposite, rather than congratulate the Police Service and the Government - Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. Mrs C.L. Edwardes interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order for the first time the members for Warren-Blackwood and Kingsley. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is sad that members opposite, rather than congratulate both the Police Service - Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order for the second time the member for Warren-Blackwood. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is very sad that members opposite fail to congratulate the Police Service and the Government for turning around crime statistics in this State. It is with some pleasure that I table the March quarterly statistics of the Western Australia Police Service. [See paper No 2346.]
Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: Members opposite incessantly interject. The member for Kalgoorlie just asked me to tell him about sexual assault. Sexual assault was reduced by 26 per cent for the quarter and was reduced by 25 per cent over nine months. However, I will not be diverted. The statewide quarterly figures show that in the first three months of this year compared with the same period last year home burglary has decreased by a massive 22.5 per cent. That is a significant decrease and it is reflected in the year-to-date statistics that show there were 4 429 fewer home burglaries. Most police districts have reported significant decreases in home burglary. Home burglary in the east metropolitan area, which covers Midland, decreased by 35.3 per cent. The south east metropolitan area, the great southern, the south west, goldfields-Esperance and the Kimberley reported decreases of 27.8 per cent, 21.8 per cent, 23.1 per cent, 13.4 per cent and 40.7 per cent respectively compared with the same time last year. Overall, the latest crime statistics report a decrease of 12.4 per cent compared with the same time last year. I repeat: 12.4 per cent fewer crimes were committed this year compared with last year. One in 10 crimes has been eliminated. Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Nedlands! Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: I think the harpies are back at it. They do not want to hear this good news. Ms S.E. Walker: Tell us the truth. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: Sadly, members opposite do not share our joy at seeing reports that show the number of crimes has reduced and that the community is safer. Importantly, offences against the person and property have decreased. The year-to-date statistics show that of the 19 offence categories reported, 18 have shown a decrease. All three police regions report overall year-to-date decreases in reported offences. From 1 July last year to 31 March this year there has been a 10.2 per cent decrease in the metropolitan region, a 6.1 per cent decrease in the southern region and a 6.2 per cent decrease in the north eastern region. The latest crime statistics indicate significant decreases in the rates of home burglary, theft, aggravated robbery, sexual assault, arson and threatening behaviour. Through our Government’s commitment to resourcing police operations, public awareness campaigns and DNA profiling, crime is decreasing and clearance rates are improving. Mr P.D. Omodei: That’s what you told us last night, the night before and the night before that. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is sad to hear members opposite, rather than congratulate the Police Service and the Government - Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. Mrs C.L. Edwardes interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order for the first time the members for Warren-Blackwood and Kingsley. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is sad that members opposite, rather than congratulate both the Police Service - Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order for the second time the member for Warren-Blackwood. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is very sad that members opposite fail to congratulate the Police Service and the Government for turning around crime statistics in this State. It is with some pleasure that I table the March quarterly statistics of the Western Australia Police Service. [See paper No 2346.]
Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Nedlands! Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: I think the harpies are back at it. They do not want to hear this good news. Ms S.E. Walker: Tell us the truth. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: Sadly, members opposite do not share our joy at seeing reports that show the number of crimes has reduced and that the community is safer. Importantly, offences against the person and property have decreased. The year-to-date statistics show that of the 19 offence categories reported, 18 have shown a decrease. All three police regions report overall year-to-date decreases in reported offences. From 1 July last year to 31 March this year there has been a 10.2 per cent decrease in the metropolitan region, a 6.1 per cent decrease in the southern region and a 6.2 per cent decrease in the north eastern region. The latest crime statistics indicate significant decreases in the rates of home burglary, theft, aggravated robbery, sexual assault, arson and threatening behaviour. Through our Government’s commitment to resourcing police operations, public awareness campaigns and DNA profiling, crime is decreasing and clearance rates are improving. Mr P.D. Omodei: That’s what you told us last night, the night before and the night before that. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is sad to hear members opposite, rather than congratulate the Police Service and the Government - Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. Mrs C.L. Edwardes interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order for the first time the members for Warren-Blackwood and Kingsley. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is sad that members opposite, rather than congratulate both the Police Service - Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order for the second time the member for Warren-Blackwood. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is very sad that members opposite fail to congratulate the Police Service and the Government for turning around crime statistics in this State. It is with some pleasure that I table the March quarterly statistics of the Western Australia Police Service. [See paper No 2346.]
The SPEAKER: Order, member for Nedlands! Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: I think the harpies are back at it. They do not want to hear this good news. Ms S.E. Walker: Tell us the truth. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: Sadly, members opposite do not share our joy at seeing reports that show the number of crimes has reduced and that the community is safer. Importantly, offences against the person and property have decreased. The year-to-date statistics show that of the 19 offence categories reported, 18 have shown a decrease. All three police regions report overall year-to-date decreases in reported offences. From 1 July last year to 31 March this year there has been a 10.2 per cent decrease in the metropolitan region, a 6.1 per cent decrease in the southern region and a 6.2 per cent decrease in the north eastern region. The latest crime statistics indicate significant decreases in the rates of home burglary, theft, aggravated robbery, sexual assault, arson and threatening behaviour. Through our Government’s commitment to resourcing police operations, public awareness campaigns and DNA profiling, crime is decreasing and clearance rates are improving. Mr P.D. Omodei: That’s what you told us last night, the night before and the night before that. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is sad to hear members opposite, rather than congratulate the Police Service and the Government - Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. Mrs C.L. Edwardes interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order for the first time the members for Warren-Blackwood and Kingsley. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is sad that members opposite, rather than congratulate both the Police Service - Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order for the second time the member for Warren-Blackwood. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is very sad that members opposite fail to congratulate the Police Service and the Government for turning around crime statistics in this State. It is with some pleasure that I table the March quarterly statistics of the Western Australia Police Service. [See paper No 2346.]
Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: I think the harpies are back at it. They do not want to hear this good news. Ms S.E. Walker: Tell us the truth. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: Sadly, members opposite do not share our joy at seeing reports that show the number of crimes has reduced and that the community is safer. Importantly, offences against the person and property have decreased. The year-to-date statistics show that of the 19 offence categories reported, 18 have shown a decrease. All three police regions report overall year-to-date decreases in reported offences. From 1 July last year to 31 March this year there has been a 10.2 per cent decrease in the metropolitan region, a 6.1 per cent decrease in the southern region and a 6.2 per cent decrease in the north eastern region. The latest crime statistics indicate significant decreases in the rates of home burglary, theft, aggravated robbery, sexual assault, arson and threatening behaviour. Through our Government’s commitment to resourcing police operations, public awareness campaigns and DNA profiling, crime is decreasing and clearance rates are improving. Mr P.D. Omodei: That’s what you told us last night, the night before and the night before that. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is sad to hear members opposite, rather than congratulate the Police Service and the Government - Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. Mrs C.L. Edwardes interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order for the first time the members for Warren-Blackwood and Kingsley. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is sad that members opposite, rather than congratulate both the Police Service - Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order for the second time the member for Warren-Blackwood. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is very sad that members opposite fail to congratulate the Police Service and the Government for turning around crime statistics in this State. It is with some pleasure that I table the March quarterly statistics of the Western Australia Police Service. [See paper No 2346.]
Ms S.E. Walker: Tell us the truth. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: Sadly, members opposite do not share our joy at seeing reports that show the number of crimes has reduced and that the community is safer. Importantly, offences against the person and property have decreased. The year-to-date statistics show that of the 19 offence categories reported, 18 have shown a decrease. All three police regions report overall year-to-date decreases in reported offences. From 1 July last year to 31 March this year there has been a 10.2 per cent decrease in the metropolitan region, a 6.1 per cent decrease in the southern region and a 6.2 per cent decrease in the north eastern region. The latest crime statistics indicate significant decreases in the rates of home burglary, theft, aggravated robbery, sexual assault, arson and threatening behaviour. Through our Government’s commitment to resourcing police operations, public awareness campaigns and DNA profiling, crime is decreasing and clearance rates are improving. Mr P.D. Omodei: That’s what you told us last night, the night before and the night before that. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is sad to hear members opposite, rather than congratulate the Police Service and the Government - Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. Mrs C.L. Edwardes interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order for the first time the members for Warren-Blackwood and Kingsley. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is sad that members opposite, rather than congratulate both the Police Service - Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order for the second time the member for Warren-Blackwood. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is very sad that members opposite fail to congratulate the Police Service and the Government for turning around crime statistics in this State. It is with some pleasure that I table the March quarterly statistics of the Western Australia Police Service. [See paper No 2346.]
Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: Sadly, members opposite do not share our joy at seeing reports that show the number of crimes has reduced and that the community is safer. Importantly, offences against the person and property have decreased. The year-to-date statistics show that of the 19 offence categories reported, 18 have shown a decrease. All three police regions report overall year-to-date decreases in reported offences. From 1 July last year to 31 March this year there has been a 10.2 per cent decrease in the metropolitan region, a 6.1 per cent decrease in the southern region and a 6.2 per cent decrease in the north eastern region. The latest crime statistics indicate significant decreases in the rates of home burglary, theft, aggravated robbery, sexual assault, arson and threatening behaviour. Through our Government’s commitment to resourcing police operations, public awareness campaigns and DNA profiling, crime is decreasing and clearance rates are improving. Mr P.D. Omodei: That’s what you told us last night, the night before and the night before that. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is sad to hear members opposite, rather than congratulate the Police Service and the Government - Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. Mrs C.L. Edwardes interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order for the first time the members for Warren-Blackwood and Kingsley. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is sad that members opposite, rather than congratulate both the Police Service - Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order for the second time the member for Warren-Blackwood. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is very sad that members opposite fail to congratulate the Police Service and the Government for turning around crime statistics in this State. It is with some pleasure that I table the March quarterly statistics of the Western Australia Police Service. [See paper No 2346.]
Mr P.D. Omodei: That’s what you told us last night, the night before and the night before that. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is sad to hear members opposite, rather than congratulate the Police Service and the Government - Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. Mrs C.L. Edwardes interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order for the first time the members for Warren-Blackwood and Kingsley. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is sad that members opposite, rather than congratulate both the Police Service - Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order for the second time the member for Warren-Blackwood. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is very sad that members opposite fail to congratulate the Police Service and the Government for turning around crime statistics in this State. It is with some pleasure that I table the March quarterly statistics of the Western Australia Police Service. [See paper No 2346.]
Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is sad to hear members opposite, rather than congratulate the Police Service and the Government - Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. Mrs C.L. Edwardes interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order for the first time the members for Warren-Blackwood and Kingsley. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is sad that members opposite, rather than congratulate both the Police Service - Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order for the second time the member for Warren-Blackwood. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is very sad that members opposite fail to congratulate the Police Service and the Government for turning around crime statistics in this State. It is with some pleasure that I table the March quarterly statistics of the Western Australia Police Service. [See paper No 2346.]
Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. Mrs C.L. Edwardes interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order for the first time the members for Warren-Blackwood and Kingsley. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is sad that members opposite, rather than congratulate both the Police Service - Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order for the second time the member for Warren-Blackwood. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is very sad that members opposite fail to congratulate the Police Service and the Government for turning around crime statistics in this State. It is with some pleasure that I table the March quarterly statistics of the Western Australia Police Service. [See paper No 2346.]
Mrs C.L. Edwardes interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order for the first time the members for Warren-Blackwood and Kingsley. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is sad that members opposite, rather than congratulate both the Police Service - Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order for the second time the member for Warren-Blackwood. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is very sad that members opposite fail to congratulate the Police Service and the Government for turning around crime statistics in this State. It is with some pleasure that I table the March quarterly statistics of the Western Australia Police Service. [See paper No 2346.]
The SPEAKER: I call to order for the first time the members for Warren-Blackwood and Kingsley. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is sad that members opposite, rather than congratulate both the Police Service - Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order for the second time the member for Warren-Blackwood. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is very sad that members opposite fail to congratulate the Police Service and the Government for turning around crime statistics in this State. It is with some pleasure that I table the March quarterly statistics of the Western Australia Police Service. [See paper No 2346.]
Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is sad that members opposite, rather than congratulate both the Police Service - Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order for the second time the member for Warren-Blackwood. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is very sad that members opposite fail to congratulate the Police Service and the Government for turning around crime statistics in this State. It is with some pleasure that I table the March quarterly statistics of the Western Australia Police Service. [See paper No 2346.]
Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order for the second time the member for Warren-Blackwood. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is very sad that members opposite fail to congratulate the Police Service and the Government for turning around crime statistics in this State. It is with some pleasure that I table the March quarterly statistics of the Western Australia Police Service. [See paper No 2346.]
The SPEAKER: I call to order for the second time the member for Warren-Blackwood. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is very sad that members opposite fail to congratulate the Police Service and the Government for turning around crime statistics in this State. It is with some pleasure that I table the March quarterly statistics of the Western Australia Police Service. [See paper No 2346.]
Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is very sad that members opposite fail to congratulate the Police Service and the Government for turning around crime statistics in this State. It is with some pleasure that I table the March quarterly statistics of the Western Australia Police Service. [See paper No 2346.]
[See paper No 2346.]
Mrs M.H. ROBERTS replied: I thank the member for Perth for the question and for some notice of it, albeit not the last part! I also thank him for his longstanding commitment to community safety and his involvement in crime prevention. The March quarter figures for 2004 demonstrate that the Government is winning the war against home burglary and crime. The member for Perth will be particularly pleased that home burglary in his district, which is the central district - maybe the member for Nedlands might share in the member for Perth’s happiness - has decreased by some 46.2 per cent compared with the same time last year. That is a massive decrease. For the first three months of March this year compared with the first three months leading up to March last year, there has been a 46.2 per cent decrease in home burglaries. Mr M.J. Birney: Tell us about the robberies. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: Members opposite do not want to hear this. For years under the coalition Government crime escalated. Mr M.J. Birney: What about sexual assault? Tell us about manslaughter. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: Members opposite incessantly interject. The member for Kalgoorlie just asked me to tell him about sexual assault. Sexual assault was reduced by 26 per cent for the quarter and was reduced by 25 per cent over nine months. However, I will not be diverted. The statewide quarterly figures show that in the first three months of this year compared with the same period last year home burglary has decreased by a massive 22.5 per cent. That is a significant decrease and it is reflected in the year-to-date statistics that show there were 4 429 fewer home burglaries. Most police districts have reported significant decreases in home burglary. Home burglary in the east metropolitan area, which covers Midland, decreased by 35.3 per cent. The south east metropolitan area, the great southern, the south west, goldfields-Esperance and the Kimberley reported decreases of 27.8 per cent, 21.8 per cent, 23.1 per cent, 13.4 per cent and 40.7 per cent respectively compared with the same time last year. Overall, the latest crime statistics report a decrease of 12.4 per cent compared with the same time last year. I repeat: 12.4 per cent fewer crimes were committed this year compared with last year. One in 10 crimes has been eliminated. Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Nedlands! Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: I think the harpies are back at it. They do not want to hear this good news. Ms S.E. Walker: Tell us the truth. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: Sadly, members opposite do not share our joy at seeing reports that show the number of crimes has reduced and that the community is safer. Importantly, offences against the person and property have decreased. The year-to-date statistics show that of the 19 offence categories reported, 18 have shown a decrease. All three police regions report overall year-to-date decreases in reported offences. From 1 July last year to 31 March this year there has been a 10.2 per cent decrease in the metropolitan region, a 6.1 per cent decrease in the southern region and a 6.2 per cent decrease in the north eastern region. The latest crime statistics indicate significant decreases in the rates of home burglary, theft, aggravated robbery, sexual assault, arson and threatening behaviour. Through our Government’s commitment to resourcing police operations, public awareness campaigns and DNA profiling, crime is decreasing and clearance rates are improving. Mr P.D. Omodei: That’s what you told us last night, the night before and the night before that. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is sad to hear members opposite, rather than congratulate the Police Service and the Government - Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. Mrs C.L. Edwardes interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order for the first time the members for Warren-Blackwood and Kingsley. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is sad that members opposite, rather than congratulate both the Police Service - Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order for the second time the member for Warren-Blackwood. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is very sad that members opposite fail to congratulate the Police Service and the Government for turning around crime statistics in this State. It is with some pleasure that I table the March quarterly statistics of the Western Australia Police Service. [See paper No 2346.]
I thank the member for Perth for the question and for some notice of it, albeit not the last part! I also thank him for his longstanding commitment to community safety and his involvement in crime prevention. The March quarter figures for 2004 demonstrate that the Government is winning the war against home burglary and crime. The member for Perth will be particularly pleased that home burglary in his district, which is the central district - maybe the member for Nedlands might share in the member for Perth’s happiness - has decreased by some 46.2 per cent compared with the same time last year. That is a massive decrease. For the first three months of March this year compared with the first three months leading up to March last year, there has been a 46.2 per cent decrease in home burglaries. Mr M.J. Birney: Tell us about the robberies. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: Members opposite do not want to hear this. For years under the coalition Government crime escalated. Mr M.J. Birney: What about sexual assault? Tell us about manslaughter. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: Members opposite incessantly interject. The member for Kalgoorlie just asked me to tell him about sexual assault. Sexual assault was reduced by 26 per cent for the quarter and was reduced by 25 per cent over nine months. However, I will not be diverted. The statewide quarterly figures show that in the first three months of this year compared with the same period last year home burglary has decreased by a massive 22.5 per cent. That is a significant decrease and it is reflected in the year-to-date statistics that show there were 4 429 fewer home burglaries. Most police districts have reported significant decreases in home burglary. Home burglary in the east metropolitan area, which covers Midland, decreased by 35.3 per cent. The south east metropolitan area, the great southern, the south west, goldfields-Esperance and the Kimberley reported decreases of 27.8 per cent, 21.8 per cent, 23.1 per cent, 13.4 per cent and 40.7 per cent respectively compared with the same time last year. Overall, the latest crime statistics report a decrease of 12.4 per cent compared with the same time last year. I repeat: 12.4 per cent fewer crimes were committed this year compared with last year. One in 10 crimes has been eliminated. Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Nedlands! Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: I think the harpies are back at it. They do not want to hear this good news. Ms S.E. Walker: Tell us the truth. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: Sadly, members opposite do not share our joy at seeing reports that show the number of crimes has reduced and that the community is safer. Importantly, offences against the person and property have decreased. The year-to-date statistics show that of the 19 offence categories reported, 18 have shown a decrease. All three police regions report overall year-to-date decreases in reported offences. From 1 July last year to 31 March this year there has been a 10.2 per cent decrease in the metropolitan region, a 6.1 per cent decrease in the southern region and a 6.2 per cent decrease in the north eastern region. The latest crime statistics indicate significant decreases in the rates of home burglary, theft, aggravated robbery, sexual assault, arson and threatening behaviour. Through our Government’s commitment to resourcing police operations, public awareness campaigns and DNA profiling, crime is decreasing and clearance rates are improving. Mr P.D. Omodei: That’s what you told us last night, the night before and the night before that. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is sad to hear members opposite, rather than congratulate the Police Service and the Government - Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. Mrs C.L. Edwardes interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order for the first time the members for Warren-Blackwood and Kingsley. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is sad that members opposite, rather than congratulate both the Police Service - Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order for the second time the member for Warren-Blackwood. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is very sad that members opposite fail to congratulate the Police Service and the Government for turning around crime statistics in this State. It is with some pleasure that I table the March quarterly statistics of the Western Australia Police Service. [See paper No 2346.]
Mr M.J. Birney: Tell us about the robberies. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: Members opposite do not want to hear this. For years under the coalition Government crime escalated. Mr M.J. Birney: What about sexual assault? Tell us about manslaughter. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: Members opposite incessantly interject. The member for Kalgoorlie just asked me to tell him about sexual assault. Sexual assault was reduced by 26 per cent for the quarter and was reduced by 25 per cent over nine months. However, I will not be diverted. The statewide quarterly figures show that in the first three months of this year compared with the same period last year home burglary has decreased by a massive 22.5 per cent. That is a significant decrease and it is reflected in the year-to-date statistics that show there were 4 429 fewer home burglaries. Most police districts have reported significant decreases in home burglary. Home burglary in the east metropolitan area, which covers Midland, decreased by 35.3 per cent. The south east metropolitan area, the great southern, the south west, goldfields-Esperance and the Kimberley reported decreases of 27.8 per cent, 21.8 per cent, 23.1 per cent, 13.4 per cent and 40.7 per cent respectively compared with the same time last year. Overall, the latest crime statistics report a decrease of 12.4 per cent compared with the same time last year. I repeat: 12.4 per cent fewer crimes were committed this year compared with last year. One in 10 crimes has been eliminated. Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Nedlands! Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: I think the harpies are back at it. They do not want to hear this good news. Ms S.E. Walker: Tell us the truth. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: Sadly, members opposite do not share our joy at seeing reports that show the number of crimes has reduced and that the community is safer. Importantly, offences against the person and property have decreased. The year-to-date statistics show that of the 19 offence categories reported, 18 have shown a decrease. All three police regions report overall year-to-date decreases in reported offences. From 1 July last year to 31 March this year there has been a 10.2 per cent decrease in the metropolitan region, a 6.1 per cent decrease in the southern region and a 6.2 per cent decrease in the north eastern region. The latest crime statistics indicate significant decreases in the rates of home burglary, theft, aggravated robbery, sexual assault, arson and threatening behaviour. Through our Government’s commitment to resourcing police operations, public awareness campaigns and DNA profiling, crime is decreasing and clearance rates are improving. Mr P.D. Omodei: That’s what you told us last night, the night before and the night before that. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is sad to hear members opposite, rather than congratulate the Police Service and the Government - Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. Mrs C.L. Edwardes interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order for the first time the members for Warren-Blackwood and Kingsley. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is sad that members opposite, rather than congratulate both the Police Service - Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order for the second time the member for Warren-Blackwood. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is very sad that members opposite fail to congratulate the Police Service and the Government for turning around crime statistics in this State. It is with some pleasure that I table the March quarterly statistics of the Western Australia Police Service. [See paper No 2346.]
Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: Members opposite do not want to hear this. For years under the coalition Government crime escalated. Mr M.J. Birney: What about sexual assault? Tell us about manslaughter. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: Members opposite incessantly interject. The member for Kalgoorlie just asked me to tell him about sexual assault. Sexual assault was reduced by 26 per cent for the quarter and was reduced by 25 per cent over nine months. However, I will not be diverted. The statewide quarterly figures show that in the first three months of this year compared with the same period last year home burglary has decreased by a massive 22.5 per cent. That is a significant decrease and it is reflected in the year-to-date statistics that show there were 4 429 fewer home burglaries. Most police districts have reported significant decreases in home burglary. Home burglary in the east metropolitan area, which covers Midland, decreased by 35.3 per cent. The south east metropolitan area, the great southern, the south west, goldfields-Esperance and the Kimberley reported decreases of 27.8 per cent, 21.8 per cent, 23.1 per cent, 13.4 per cent and 40.7 per cent respectively compared with the same time last year. Overall, the latest crime statistics report a decrease of 12.4 per cent compared with the same time last year. I repeat: 12.4 per cent fewer crimes were committed this year compared with last year. One in 10 crimes has been eliminated. Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Nedlands! Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: I think the harpies are back at it. They do not want to hear this good news. Ms S.E. Walker: Tell us the truth. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: Sadly, members opposite do not share our joy at seeing reports that show the number of crimes has reduced and that the community is safer. Importantly, offences against the person and property have decreased. The year-to-date statistics show that of the 19 offence categories reported, 18 have shown a decrease. All three police regions report overall year-to-date decreases in reported offences. From 1 July last year to 31 March this year there has been a 10.2 per cent decrease in the metropolitan region, a 6.1 per cent decrease in the southern region and a 6.2 per cent decrease in the north eastern region. The latest crime statistics indicate significant decreases in the rates of home burglary, theft, aggravated robbery, sexual assault, arson and threatening behaviour. Through our Government’s commitment to resourcing police operations, public awareness campaigns and DNA profiling, crime is decreasing and clearance rates are improving. Mr P.D. Omodei: That’s what you told us last night, the night before and the night before that. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is sad to hear members opposite, rather than congratulate the Police Service and the Government - Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. Mrs C.L. Edwardes interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order for the first time the members for Warren-Blackwood and Kingsley. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is sad that members opposite, rather than congratulate both the Police Service - Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order for the second time the member for Warren-Blackwood. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is very sad that members opposite fail to congratulate the Police Service and the Government for turning around crime statistics in this State. It is with some pleasure that I table the March quarterly statistics of the Western Australia Police Service. [See paper No 2346.]
Mr M.J. Birney: What about sexual assault? Tell us about manslaughter. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: Members opposite incessantly interject. The member for Kalgoorlie just asked me to tell him about sexual assault. Sexual assault was reduced by 26 per cent for the quarter and was reduced by 25 per cent over nine months. However, I will not be diverted. The statewide quarterly figures show that in the first three months of this year compared with the same period last year home burglary has decreased by a massive 22.5 per cent. That is a significant decrease and it is reflected in the year-to-date statistics that show there were 4 429 fewer home burglaries. Most police districts have reported significant decreases in home burglary. Home burglary in the east metropolitan area, which covers Midland, decreased by 35.3 per cent. The south east metropolitan area, the great southern, the south west, goldfields-Esperance and the Kimberley reported decreases of 27.8 per cent, 21.8 per cent, 23.1 per cent, 13.4 per cent and 40.7 per cent respectively compared with the same time last year. Overall, the latest crime statistics report a decrease of 12.4 per cent compared with the same time last year. I repeat: 12.4 per cent fewer crimes were committed this year compared with last year. One in 10 crimes has been eliminated. Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Nedlands! Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: I think the harpies are back at it. They do not want to hear this good news. Ms S.E. Walker: Tell us the truth. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: Sadly, members opposite do not share our joy at seeing reports that show the number of crimes has reduced and that the community is safer. Importantly, offences against the person and property have decreased. The year-to-date statistics show that of the 19 offence categories reported, 18 have shown a decrease. All three police regions report overall year-to-date decreases in reported offences. From 1 July last year to 31 March this year there has been a 10.2 per cent decrease in the metropolitan region, a 6.1 per cent decrease in the southern region and a 6.2 per cent decrease in the north eastern region. The latest crime statistics indicate significant decreases in the rates of home burglary, theft, aggravated robbery, sexual assault, arson and threatening behaviour. Through our Government’s commitment to resourcing police operations, public awareness campaigns and DNA profiling, crime is decreasing and clearance rates are improving. Mr P.D. Omodei: That’s what you told us last night, the night before and the night before that. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is sad to hear members opposite, rather than congratulate the Police Service and the Government - Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. Mrs C.L. Edwardes interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order for the first time the members for Warren-Blackwood and Kingsley. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is sad that members opposite, rather than congratulate both the Police Service - Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order for the second time the member for Warren-Blackwood. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is very sad that members opposite fail to congratulate the Police Service and the Government for turning around crime statistics in this State. It is with some pleasure that I table the March quarterly statistics of the Western Australia Police Service. [See paper No 2346.]
Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: Members opposite incessantly interject. The member for Kalgoorlie just asked me to tell him about sexual assault. Sexual assault was reduced by 26 per cent for the quarter and was reduced by 25 per cent over nine months. However, I will not be diverted. The statewide quarterly figures show that in the first three months of this year compared with the same period last year home burglary has decreased by a massive 22.5 per cent. That is a significant decrease and it is reflected in the year-to-date statistics that show there were 4 429 fewer home burglaries. Most police districts have reported significant decreases in home burglary. Home burglary in the east metropolitan area, which covers Midland, decreased by 35.3 per cent. The south east metropolitan area, the great southern, the south west, goldfields-Esperance and the Kimberley reported decreases of 27.8 per cent, 21.8 per cent, 23.1 per cent, 13.4 per cent and 40.7 per cent respectively compared with the same time last year. Overall, the latest crime statistics report a decrease of 12.4 per cent compared with the same time last year. I repeat: 12.4 per cent fewer crimes were committed this year compared with last year. One in 10 crimes has been eliminated. Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Nedlands! Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: I think the harpies are back at it. They do not want to hear this good news. Ms S.E. Walker: Tell us the truth. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: Sadly, members opposite do not share our joy at seeing reports that show the number of crimes has reduced and that the community is safer. Importantly, offences against the person and property have decreased. The year-to-date statistics show that of the 19 offence categories reported, 18 have shown a decrease. All three police regions report overall year-to-date decreases in reported offences. From 1 July last year to 31 March this year there has been a 10.2 per cent decrease in the metropolitan region, a 6.1 per cent decrease in the southern region and a 6.2 per cent decrease in the north eastern region. The latest crime statistics indicate significant decreases in the rates of home burglary, theft, aggravated robbery, sexual assault, arson and threatening behaviour. Through our Government’s commitment to resourcing police operations, public awareness campaigns and DNA profiling, crime is decreasing and clearance rates are improving. Mr P.D. Omodei: That’s what you told us last night, the night before and the night before that. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is sad to hear members opposite, rather than congratulate the Police Service and the Government - Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. Mrs C.L. Edwardes interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order for the first time the members for Warren-Blackwood and Kingsley. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is sad that members opposite, rather than congratulate both the Police Service - Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order for the second time the member for Warren-Blackwood. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is very sad that members opposite fail to congratulate the Police Service and the Government for turning around crime statistics in this State. It is with some pleasure that I table the March quarterly statistics of the Western Australia Police Service. [See paper No 2346.]
Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Nedlands! Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: I think the harpies are back at it. They do not want to hear this good news. Ms S.E. Walker: Tell us the truth. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: Sadly, members opposite do not share our joy at seeing reports that show the number of crimes has reduced and that the community is safer. Importantly, offences against the person and property have decreased. The year-to-date statistics show that of the 19 offence categories reported, 18 have shown a decrease. All three police regions report overall year-to-date decreases in reported offences. From 1 July last year to 31 March this year there has been a 10.2 per cent decrease in the metropolitan region, a 6.1 per cent decrease in the southern region and a 6.2 per cent decrease in the north eastern region. The latest crime statistics indicate significant decreases in the rates of home burglary, theft, aggravated robbery, sexual assault, arson and threatening behaviour. Through our Government’s commitment to resourcing police operations, public awareness campaigns and DNA profiling, crime is decreasing and clearance rates are improving. Mr P.D. Omodei: That’s what you told us last night, the night before and the night before that. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is sad to hear members opposite, rather than congratulate the Police Service and the Government - Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. Mrs C.L. Edwardes interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order for the first time the members for Warren-Blackwood and Kingsley. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is sad that members opposite, rather than congratulate both the Police Service - Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order for the second time the member for Warren-Blackwood. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is very sad that members opposite fail to congratulate the Police Service and the Government for turning around crime statistics in this State. It is with some pleasure that I table the March quarterly statistics of the Western Australia Police Service. [See paper No 2346.]
The SPEAKER: Order, member for Nedlands! Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: I think the harpies are back at it. They do not want to hear this good news. Ms S.E. Walker: Tell us the truth. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: Sadly, members opposite do not share our joy at seeing reports that show the number of crimes has reduced and that the community is safer. Importantly, offences against the person and property have decreased. The year-to-date statistics show that of the 19 offence categories reported, 18 have shown a decrease. All three police regions report overall year-to-date decreases in reported offences. From 1 July last year to 31 March this year there has been a 10.2 per cent decrease in the metropolitan region, a 6.1 per cent decrease in the southern region and a 6.2 per cent decrease in the north eastern region. The latest crime statistics indicate significant decreases in the rates of home burglary, theft, aggravated robbery, sexual assault, arson and threatening behaviour. Through our Government’s commitment to resourcing police operations, public awareness campaigns and DNA profiling, crime is decreasing and clearance rates are improving. Mr P.D. Omodei: That’s what you told us last night, the night before and the night before that. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is sad to hear members opposite, rather than congratulate the Police Service and the Government - Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. Mrs C.L. Edwardes interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order for the first time the members for Warren-Blackwood and Kingsley. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is sad that members opposite, rather than congratulate both the Police Service - Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order for the second time the member for Warren-Blackwood. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is very sad that members opposite fail to congratulate the Police Service and the Government for turning around crime statistics in this State. It is with some pleasure that I table the March quarterly statistics of the Western Australia Police Service. [See paper No 2346.]
Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: I think the harpies are back at it. They do not want to hear this good news. Ms S.E. Walker: Tell us the truth. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: Sadly, members opposite do not share our joy at seeing reports that show the number of crimes has reduced and that the community is safer. Importantly, offences against the person and property have decreased. The year-to-date statistics show that of the 19 offence categories reported, 18 have shown a decrease. All three police regions report overall year-to-date decreases in reported offences. From 1 July last year to 31 March this year there has been a 10.2 per cent decrease in the metropolitan region, a 6.1 per cent decrease in the southern region and a 6.2 per cent decrease in the north eastern region. The latest crime statistics indicate significant decreases in the rates of home burglary, theft, aggravated robbery, sexual assault, arson and threatening behaviour. Through our Government’s commitment to resourcing police operations, public awareness campaigns and DNA profiling, crime is decreasing and clearance rates are improving. Mr P.D. Omodei: That’s what you told us last night, the night before and the night before that. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is sad to hear members opposite, rather than congratulate the Police Service and the Government - Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. Mrs C.L. Edwardes interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order for the first time the members for Warren-Blackwood and Kingsley. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is sad that members opposite, rather than congratulate both the Police Service - Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order for the second time the member for Warren-Blackwood. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is very sad that members opposite fail to congratulate the Police Service and the Government for turning around crime statistics in this State. It is with some pleasure that I table the March quarterly statistics of the Western Australia Police Service. [See paper No 2346.]
Ms S.E. Walker: Tell us the truth. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: Sadly, members opposite do not share our joy at seeing reports that show the number of crimes has reduced and that the community is safer. Importantly, offences against the person and property have decreased. The year-to-date statistics show that of the 19 offence categories reported, 18 have shown a decrease. All three police regions report overall year-to-date decreases in reported offences. From 1 July last year to 31 March this year there has been a 10.2 per cent decrease in the metropolitan region, a 6.1 per cent decrease in the southern region and a 6.2 per cent decrease in the north eastern region. The latest crime statistics indicate significant decreases in the rates of home burglary, theft, aggravated robbery, sexual assault, arson and threatening behaviour. Through our Government’s commitment to resourcing police operations, public awareness campaigns and DNA profiling, crime is decreasing and clearance rates are improving. Mr P.D. Omodei: That’s what you told us last night, the night before and the night before that. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is sad to hear members opposite, rather than congratulate the Police Service and the Government - Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. Mrs C.L. Edwardes interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order for the first time the members for Warren-Blackwood and Kingsley. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is sad that members opposite, rather than congratulate both the Police Service - Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order for the second time the member for Warren-Blackwood. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is very sad that members opposite fail to congratulate the Police Service and the Government for turning around crime statistics in this State. It is with some pleasure that I table the March quarterly statistics of the Western Australia Police Service. [See paper No 2346.]
Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: Sadly, members opposite do not share our joy at seeing reports that show the number of crimes has reduced and that the community is safer. Importantly, offences against the person and property have decreased. The year-to-date statistics show that of the 19 offence categories reported, 18 have shown a decrease. All three police regions report overall year-to-date decreases in reported offences. From 1 July last year to 31 March this year there has been a 10.2 per cent decrease in the metropolitan region, a 6.1 per cent decrease in the southern region and a 6.2 per cent decrease in the north eastern region. The latest crime statistics indicate significant decreases in the rates of home burglary, theft, aggravated robbery, sexual assault, arson and threatening behaviour. Through our Government’s commitment to resourcing police operations, public awareness campaigns and DNA profiling, crime is decreasing and clearance rates are improving. Mr P.D. Omodei: That’s what you told us last night, the night before and the night before that. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is sad to hear members opposite, rather than congratulate the Police Service and the Government - Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. Mrs C.L. Edwardes interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order for the first time the members for Warren-Blackwood and Kingsley. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is sad that members opposite, rather than congratulate both the Police Service - Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order for the second time the member for Warren-Blackwood. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is very sad that members opposite fail to congratulate the Police Service and the Government for turning around crime statistics in this State. It is with some pleasure that I table the March quarterly statistics of the Western Australia Police Service. [See paper No 2346.]
Mr P.D. Omodei: That’s what you told us last night, the night before and the night before that. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is sad to hear members opposite, rather than congratulate the Police Service and the Government - Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. Mrs C.L. Edwardes interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order for the first time the members for Warren-Blackwood and Kingsley. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is sad that members opposite, rather than congratulate both the Police Service - Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order for the second time the member for Warren-Blackwood. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is very sad that members opposite fail to congratulate the Police Service and the Government for turning around crime statistics in this State. It is with some pleasure that I table the March quarterly statistics of the Western Australia Police Service. [See paper No 2346.]
Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is sad to hear members opposite, rather than congratulate the Police Service and the Government - Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. Mrs C.L. Edwardes interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order for the first time the members for Warren-Blackwood and Kingsley. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is sad that members opposite, rather than congratulate both the Police Service - Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order for the second time the member for Warren-Blackwood. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is very sad that members opposite fail to congratulate the Police Service and the Government for turning around crime statistics in this State. It is with some pleasure that I table the March quarterly statistics of the Western Australia Police Service. [See paper No 2346.]
Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. Mrs C.L. Edwardes interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order for the first time the members for Warren-Blackwood and Kingsley. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is sad that members opposite, rather than congratulate both the Police Service - Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order for the second time the member for Warren-Blackwood. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is very sad that members opposite fail to congratulate the Police Service and the Government for turning around crime statistics in this State. It is with some pleasure that I table the March quarterly statistics of the Western Australia Police Service. [See paper No 2346.]
Mrs C.L. Edwardes interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order for the first time the members for Warren-Blackwood and Kingsley. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is sad that members opposite, rather than congratulate both the Police Service - Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order for the second time the member for Warren-Blackwood. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is very sad that members opposite fail to congratulate the Police Service and the Government for turning around crime statistics in this State. It is with some pleasure that I table the March quarterly statistics of the Western Australia Police Service. [See paper No 2346.]
The SPEAKER: I call to order for the first time the members for Warren-Blackwood and Kingsley. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is sad that members opposite, rather than congratulate both the Police Service - Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order for the second time the member for Warren-Blackwood. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is very sad that members opposite fail to congratulate the Police Service and the Government for turning around crime statistics in this State. It is with some pleasure that I table the March quarterly statistics of the Western Australia Police Service. [See paper No 2346.]
Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is sad that members opposite, rather than congratulate both the Police Service - Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order for the second time the member for Warren-Blackwood. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is very sad that members opposite fail to congratulate the Police Service and the Government for turning around crime statistics in this State. It is with some pleasure that I table the March quarterly statistics of the Western Australia Police Service. [See paper No 2346.]
Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order for the second time the member for Warren-Blackwood. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is very sad that members opposite fail to congratulate the Police Service and the Government for turning around crime statistics in this State. It is with some pleasure that I table the March quarterly statistics of the Western Australia Police Service. [See paper No 2346.]
The SPEAKER: I call to order for the second time the member for Warren-Blackwood. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is very sad that members opposite fail to congratulate the Police Service and the Government for turning around crime statistics in this State. It is with some pleasure that I table the March quarterly statistics of the Western Australia Police Service. [See paper No 2346.]
Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: It is very sad that members opposite fail to congratulate the Police Service and the Government for turning around crime statistics in this State. It is with some pleasure that I table the March quarterly statistics of the Western Australia Police Service. [See paper No 2346.]
[See paper No 2346.]
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