❓ The Minister reports a significant decrease in crime figures across WA for the June 2004 quarter, highlighting improvements in various regions and specific offences, while also addressing changes in reporting methodologies.
AnsweredQoN 519Legislative Assembly
Asked
26 August 2004
Member
Portfolio
Police and Emergency Services; and
Community Safety
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Will the minister inform the House of the situation concerning the latest crime figures? Mrs M.H. ROBERTS
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I thank the member for Innaloo for the question and for his continued commitment to law and order and community safety in this State and his outstanding support of our Police Service. I am delighted today to be able to report on the Western Australian reported offence and clearance statistics for the June quarter 2004. These statistics reaffirm the fact that the tide is turning against crime in Western Australia. When the figures for this financial year are compared with those for the last financial year, we find that there has been an impressive 8.1 per cent decrease. That is nearly 22 000 fewer offences at the end of this financial year compared with that for the previous financial year. In the quarter to quarter comparison, the figures are even stronger. There is a 13.2 per cent drop for the three months ending 30 June compared to the same period last year, and a 7.3 per cent improvement in the clearance rate. What is especially pleasing is that the reduction is shared right across the State in all regions. The metropolitan, southern and north eastern districts reported decreases in the order of 8.9, 4.4 and 6.8 per cent respectively. All 14 police districts have reported reductions in crime of up to 13.4 per cent, and, as the member for Eyre would be pleased to hear, the 13.4 per cent figure was recorded in the goldfields-Esperance district. That was on a year-to-year basis, which is a tremendous result by the community because, of course, reducing crime is a whole-of-community effort, and the police have a special responsibility in leading the way. We have equipped police in the Eyre region better than ever before and we have the district allowance in place - Mr J.J.M. Bowler: And the country incentive. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: Yes, the country incentive has been provided. Financial year to financial year, a 13.4 per cent reduction has occurred in that area. Quarter to quarter, the best result was in the Pilbara district - it was a stunning result, member for Pilbara; namely, a 28.6 per cent reduction. I know you have a special interest in the Pilbara district, too, Mr Speaker. It was a 28.6 per cent reduction in crime to June this year when compared to the position in June last year. It is a sensational result about which you will be pleased, Mr Speaker. I turn members’ attention now to a marked change in the reporting of a couple of offences. Page 3 of the “Western Australia: Reported Offence and Clearance Statistics - June 2004 Quarter” report, which I will table, makes reference to the introduction of the frontline management system. This is about halfway down the page. So no misrepresentation can occur about the reduction in crime figures, I quote - · The introduction of the FrontLine Incident Management System has enabled improved reporting of ‘aggravating robbery’ offences, for example, the inclusion of circumstances of aggravation not previously able to be recorded. These circumstances, which are now reflected in statute, now include armed robbery, robbery in company and robbery committed against persons aged 60 and over. This program has seen a seeming rise in aggravated robbery and a seeming decrease in non-aggravated robbery, but that reference from the report provides an explanation for that situation. Overall in terms of robbery, some 50 fewer offences occurred over the reporting period. The statistics indicate that, undoubtedly, the Government’s burglary reduction strategy is effective and is making a significant difference. Quarter by quarter, home burglary is down by 26.5 per cent, and clearance rates have improved by 3.2 per cent to be up to 17.7 per cent. Quarter to quarter, the burglary, non-dwelling, figure is down by 21.8 per cent and clearance rates have improved by 5.6 per cent. Quarter by quarter, motor vehicle theft is down 30 per cent and clearance rates have improved by a massive nine per cent. This is largely attributable to a focus and commitment on reducing the rates of crime. The new focus and commitment to tackling domestic violence arising from the Gordon inquiry is also reflected in the assault and breach of restraining orders statistics. The law and order policies of the Gallop Government are reducing home burglaries and making our communities safer. Nearly 22 000 fewer crimes took place this financial year compared to the situation in the year before. It is an excellent result. I commend the Police Service, and table the report. [See paper No 2709.]
Mrs M.H. ROBERTS replied: I thank the member for Innaloo for the question and for his continued commitment to law and order and community safety in this State and his outstanding support of our Police Service. I am delighted today to be able to report on the Western Australian reported offence and clearance statistics for the June quarter 2004. These statistics reaffirm the fact that the tide is turning against crime in Western Australia. When the figures for this financial year are compared with those for the last financial year, we find that there has been an impressive 8.1 per cent decrease. That is nearly 22 000 fewer offences at the end of this financial year compared with that for the previous financial year. In the quarter to quarter comparison, the figures are even stronger. There is a 13.2 per cent drop for the three months ending 30 June compared to the same period last year, and a 7.3 per cent improvement in the clearance rate. What is especially pleasing is that the reduction is shared right across the State in all regions. The metropolitan, southern and north eastern districts reported decreases in the order of 8.9, 4.4 and 6.8 per cent respectively. All 14 police districts have reported reductions in crime of up to 13.4 per cent, and, as the member for Eyre would be pleased to hear, the 13.4 per cent figure was recorded in the goldfields-Esperance district. That was on a year-to-year basis, which is a tremendous result by the community because, of course, reducing crime is a whole-of-community effort, and the police have a special responsibility in leading the way. We have equipped police in the Eyre region better than ever before and we have the district allowance in place - Mr J.J.M. Bowler: And the country incentive. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: Yes, the country incentive has been provided. Financial year to financial year, a 13.4 per cent reduction has occurred in that area. Quarter to quarter, the best result was in the Pilbara district - it was a stunning result, member for Pilbara; namely, a 28.6 per cent reduction. I know you have a special interest in the Pilbara district, too, Mr Speaker. It was a 28.6 per cent reduction in crime to June this year when compared to the position in June last year. It is a sensational result about which you will be pleased, Mr Speaker. I turn members’ attention now to a marked change in the reporting of a couple of offences. Page 3 of the “Western Australia: Reported Offence and Clearance Statistics - June 2004 Quarter” report, which I will table, makes reference to the introduction of the frontline management system. This is about halfway down the page. So no misrepresentation can occur about the reduction in crime figures, I quote - · The introduction of the FrontLine Incident Management System has enabled improved reporting of ‘aggravating robbery’ offences, for example, the inclusion of circumstances of aggravation not previously able to be recorded. These circumstances, which are now reflected in statute, now include armed robbery, robbery in company and robbery committed against persons aged 60 and over. This program has seen a seeming rise in aggravated robbery and a seeming decrease in non-aggravated robbery, but that reference from the report provides an explanation for that situation. Overall in terms of robbery, some 50 fewer offences occurred over the reporting period. The statistics indicate that, undoubtedly, the Government’s burglary reduction strategy is effective and is making a significant difference. Quarter by quarter, home burglary is down by 26.5 per cent, and clearance rates have improved by 3.2 per cent to be up to 17.7 per cent. Quarter to quarter, the burglary, non-dwelling, figure is down by 21.8 per cent and clearance rates have improved by 5.6 per cent. Quarter by quarter, motor vehicle theft is down 30 per cent and clearance rates have improved by a massive nine per cent. This is largely attributable to a focus and commitment on reducing the rates of crime. The new focus and commitment to tackling domestic violence arising from the Gordon inquiry is also reflected in the assault and breach of restraining orders statistics. The law and order policies of the Gallop Government are reducing home burglaries and making our communities safer. Nearly 22 000 fewer crimes took place this financial year compared to the situation in the year before. It is an excellent result. I commend the Police Service, and table the report. [See paper No 2709.]
I thank the member for Innaloo for the question and for his continued commitment to law and order and community safety in this State and his outstanding support of our Police Service. I am delighted today to be able to report on the Western Australian reported offence and clearance statistics for the June quarter 2004. These statistics reaffirm the fact that the tide is turning against crime in Western Australia. When the figures for this financial year are compared with those for the last financial year, we find that there has been an impressive 8.1 per cent decrease. That is nearly 22 000 fewer offences at the end of this financial year compared with that for the previous financial year. In the quarter to quarter comparison, the figures are even stronger. There is a 13.2 per cent drop for the three months ending 30 June compared to the same period last year, and a 7.3 per cent improvement in the clearance rate. What is especially pleasing is that the reduction is shared right across the State in all regions. The metropolitan, southern and north eastern districts reported decreases in the order of 8.9, 4.4 and 6.8 per cent respectively. All 14 police districts have reported reductions in crime of up to 13.4 per cent, and, as the member for Eyre would be pleased to hear, the 13.4 per cent figure was recorded in the goldfields-Esperance district. That was on a year-to-year basis, which is a tremendous result by the community because, of course, reducing crime is a whole-of-community effort, and the police have a special responsibility in leading the way. We have equipped police in the Eyre region better than ever before and we have the district allowance in place - Mr J.J.M. Bowler: And the country incentive. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: Yes, the country incentive has been provided. Financial year to financial year, a 13.4 per cent reduction has occurred in that area. Quarter to quarter, the best result was in the Pilbara district - it was a stunning result, member for Pilbara; namely, a 28.6 per cent reduction. I know you have a special interest in the Pilbara district, too, Mr Speaker. It was a 28.6 per cent reduction in crime to June this year when compared to the position in June last year. It is a sensational result about which you will be pleased, Mr Speaker. I turn members’ attention now to a marked change in the reporting of a couple of offences. Page 3 of the “Western Australia: Reported Offence and Clearance Statistics - June 2004 Quarter” report, which I will table, makes reference to the introduction of the frontline management system. This is about halfway down the page. So no misrepresentation can occur about the reduction in crime figures, I quote - · The introduction of the FrontLine Incident Management System has enabled improved reporting of ‘aggravating robbery’ offences, for example, the inclusion of circumstances of aggravation not previously able to be recorded. These circumstances, which are now reflected in statute, now include armed robbery, robbery in company and robbery committed against persons aged 60 and over. This program has seen a seeming rise in aggravated robbery and a seeming decrease in non-aggravated robbery, but that reference from the report provides an explanation for that situation. Overall in terms of robbery, some 50 fewer offences occurred over the reporting period. The statistics indicate that, undoubtedly, the Government’s burglary reduction strategy is effective and is making a significant difference. Quarter by quarter, home burglary is down by 26.5 per cent, and clearance rates have improved by 3.2 per cent to be up to 17.7 per cent. Quarter to quarter, the burglary, non-dwelling, figure is down by 21.8 per cent and clearance rates have improved by 5.6 per cent. Quarter by quarter, motor vehicle theft is down 30 per cent and clearance rates have improved by a massive nine per cent. This is largely attributable to a focus and commitment on reducing the rates of crime. The new focus and commitment to tackling domestic violence arising from the Gordon inquiry is also reflected in the assault and breach of restraining orders statistics. The law and order policies of the Gallop Government are reducing home burglaries and making our communities safer. Nearly 22 000 fewer crimes took place this financial year compared to the situation in the year before. It is an excellent result. I commend the Police Service, and table the report. [See paper No 2709.]
I am delighted today to be able to report on the Western Australian reported offence and clearance statistics for the June quarter 2004. These statistics reaffirm the fact that the tide is turning against crime in Western Australia. When the figures for this financial year are compared with those for the last financial year, we find that there has been an impressive 8.1 per cent decrease. That is nearly 22 000 fewer offences at the end of this financial year compared with that for the previous financial year. In the quarter to quarter comparison, the figures are even stronger. There is a 13.2 per cent drop for the three months ending 30 June compared to the same period last year, and a 7.3 per cent improvement in the clearance rate. What is especially pleasing is that the reduction is shared right across the State in all regions. The metropolitan, southern and north eastern districts reported decreases in the order of 8.9, 4.4 and 6.8 per cent respectively. All 14 police districts have reported reductions in crime of up to 13.4 per cent, and, as the member for Eyre would be pleased to hear, the 13.4 per cent figure was recorded in the goldfields-Esperance district. That was on a year-to-year basis, which is a tremendous result by the community because, of course, reducing crime is a whole-of-community effort, and the police have a special responsibility in leading the way. We have equipped police in the Eyre region better than ever before and we have the district allowance in place - Mr J.J.M. Bowler: And the country incentive. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: Yes, the country incentive has been provided. Financial year to financial year, a 13.4 per cent reduction has occurred in that area. Quarter to quarter, the best result was in the Pilbara district - it was a stunning result, member for Pilbara; namely, a 28.6 per cent reduction. I know you have a special interest in the Pilbara district, too, Mr Speaker. It was a 28.6 per cent reduction in crime to June this year when compared to the position in June last year. It is a sensational result about which you will be pleased, Mr Speaker. I turn members’ attention now to a marked change in the reporting of a couple of offences. Page 3 of the “Western Australia: Reported Offence and Clearance Statistics - June 2004 Quarter” report, which I will table, makes reference to the introduction of the frontline management system. This is about halfway down the page. So no misrepresentation can occur about the reduction in crime figures, I quote - · The introduction of the FrontLine Incident Management System has enabled improved reporting of ‘aggravating robbery’ offences, for example, the inclusion of circumstances of aggravation not previously able to be recorded. These circumstances, which are now reflected in statute, now include armed robbery, robbery in company and robbery committed against persons aged 60 and over. This program has seen a seeming rise in aggravated robbery and a seeming decrease in non-aggravated robbery, but that reference from the report provides an explanation for that situation. Overall in terms of robbery, some 50 fewer offences occurred over the reporting period. The statistics indicate that, undoubtedly, the Government’s burglary reduction strategy is effective and is making a significant difference. Quarter by quarter, home burglary is down by 26.5 per cent, and clearance rates have improved by 3.2 per cent to be up to 17.7 per cent. Quarter to quarter, the burglary, non-dwelling, figure is down by 21.8 per cent and clearance rates have improved by 5.6 per cent. Quarter by quarter, motor vehicle theft is down 30 per cent and clearance rates have improved by a massive nine per cent. This is largely attributable to a focus and commitment on reducing the rates of crime. The new focus and commitment to tackling domestic violence arising from the Gordon inquiry is also reflected in the assault and breach of restraining orders statistics. The law and order policies of the Gallop Government are reducing home burglaries and making our communities safer. Nearly 22 000 fewer crimes took place this financial year compared to the situation in the year before. It is an excellent result. I commend the Police Service, and table the report. [See paper No 2709.]
Mr J.J.M. Bowler: And the country incentive. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: Yes, the country incentive has been provided. Financial year to financial year, a 13.4 per cent reduction has occurred in that area. Quarter to quarter, the best result was in the Pilbara district - it was a stunning result, member for Pilbara; namely, a 28.6 per cent reduction. I know you have a special interest in the Pilbara district, too, Mr Speaker. It was a 28.6 per cent reduction in crime to June this year when compared to the position in June last year. It is a sensational result about which you will be pleased, Mr Speaker. I turn members’ attention now to a marked change in the reporting of a couple of offences. Page 3 of the “Western Australia: Reported Offence and Clearance Statistics - June 2004 Quarter” report, which I will table, makes reference to the introduction of the frontline management system. This is about halfway down the page. So no misrepresentation can occur about the reduction in crime figures, I quote - · The introduction of the FrontLine Incident Management System has enabled improved reporting of ‘aggravating robbery’ offences, for example, the inclusion of circumstances of aggravation not previously able to be recorded. These circumstances, which are now reflected in statute, now include armed robbery, robbery in company and robbery committed against persons aged 60 and over. This program has seen a seeming rise in aggravated robbery and a seeming decrease in non-aggravated robbery, but that reference from the report provides an explanation for that situation. Overall in terms of robbery, some 50 fewer offences occurred over the reporting period. The statistics indicate that, undoubtedly, the Government’s burglary reduction strategy is effective and is making a significant difference. Quarter by quarter, home burglary is down by 26.5 per cent, and clearance rates have improved by 3.2 per cent to be up to 17.7 per cent. Quarter to quarter, the burglary, non-dwelling, figure is down by 21.8 per cent and clearance rates have improved by 5.6 per cent. Quarter by quarter, motor vehicle theft is down 30 per cent and clearance rates have improved by a massive nine per cent. This is largely attributable to a focus and commitment on reducing the rates of crime. The new focus and commitment to tackling domestic violence arising from the Gordon inquiry is also reflected in the assault and breach of restraining orders statistics. The law and order policies of the Gallop Government are reducing home burglaries and making our communities safer. Nearly 22 000 fewer crimes took place this financial year compared to the situation in the year before. It is an excellent result. I commend the Police Service, and table the report. [See paper No 2709.]
Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: Yes, the country incentive has been provided. Financial year to financial year, a 13.4 per cent reduction has occurred in that area. Quarter to quarter, the best result was in the Pilbara district - it was a stunning result, member for Pilbara; namely, a 28.6 per cent reduction. I know you have a special interest in the Pilbara district, too, Mr Speaker. It was a 28.6 per cent reduction in crime to June this year when compared to the position in June last year. It is a sensational result about which you will be pleased, Mr Speaker. I turn members’ attention now to a marked change in the reporting of a couple of offences. Page 3 of the “Western Australia: Reported Offence and Clearance Statistics - June 2004 Quarter” report, which I will table, makes reference to the introduction of the frontline management system. This is about halfway down the page. So no misrepresentation can occur about the reduction in crime figures, I quote - · The introduction of the FrontLine Incident Management System has enabled improved reporting of ‘aggravating robbery’ offences, for example, the inclusion of circumstances of aggravation not previously able to be recorded. These circumstances, which are now reflected in statute, now include armed robbery, robbery in company and robbery committed against persons aged 60 and over. This program has seen a seeming rise in aggravated robbery and a seeming decrease in non-aggravated robbery, but that reference from the report provides an explanation for that situation. Overall in terms of robbery, some 50 fewer offences occurred over the reporting period. The statistics indicate that, undoubtedly, the Government’s burglary reduction strategy is effective and is making a significant difference. Quarter by quarter, home burglary is down by 26.5 per cent, and clearance rates have improved by 3.2 per cent to be up to 17.7 per cent. Quarter to quarter, the burglary, non-dwelling, figure is down by 21.8 per cent and clearance rates have improved by 5.6 per cent. Quarter by quarter, motor vehicle theft is down 30 per cent and clearance rates have improved by a massive nine per cent. This is largely attributable to a focus and commitment on reducing the rates of crime. The new focus and commitment to tackling domestic violence arising from the Gordon inquiry is also reflected in the assault and breach of restraining orders statistics. The law and order policies of the Gallop Government are reducing home burglaries and making our communities safer. Nearly 22 000 fewer crimes took place this financial year compared to the situation in the year before. It is an excellent result. I commend the Police Service, and table the report. [See paper No 2709.]
I turn members’ attention now to a marked change in the reporting of a couple of offences. Page 3 of the “Western Australia: Reported Offence and Clearance Statistics - June 2004 Quarter” report, which I will table, makes reference to the introduction of the frontline management system. This is about halfway down the page. So no misrepresentation can occur about the reduction in crime figures, I quote - · The introduction of the FrontLine Incident Management System has enabled improved reporting of ‘aggravating robbery’ offences, for example, the inclusion of circumstances of aggravation not previously able to be recorded. These circumstances, which are now reflected in statute, now include armed robbery, robbery in company and robbery committed against persons aged 60 and over. This program has seen a seeming rise in aggravated robbery and a seeming decrease in non-aggravated robbery, but that reference from the report provides an explanation for that situation. Overall in terms of robbery, some 50 fewer offences occurred over the reporting period. The statistics indicate that, undoubtedly, the Government’s burglary reduction strategy is effective and is making a significant difference. Quarter by quarter, home burglary is down by 26.5 per cent, and clearance rates have improved by 3.2 per cent to be up to 17.7 per cent. Quarter to quarter, the burglary, non-dwelling, figure is down by 21.8 per cent and clearance rates have improved by 5.6 per cent. Quarter by quarter, motor vehicle theft is down 30 per cent and clearance rates have improved by a massive nine per cent. This is largely attributable to a focus and commitment on reducing the rates of crime. The new focus and commitment to tackling domestic violence arising from the Gordon inquiry is also reflected in the assault and breach of restraining orders statistics. The law and order policies of the Gallop Government are reducing home burglaries and making our communities safer. Nearly 22 000 fewer crimes took place this financial year compared to the situation in the year before. It is an excellent result. I commend the Police Service, and table the report. [See paper No 2709.]
Quarter by quarter, home burglary is down by 26.5 per cent, and clearance rates have improved by 3.2 per cent to be up to 17.7 per cent. Quarter to quarter, the burglary, non-dwelling, figure is down by 21.8 per cent and clearance rates have improved by 5.6 per cent. Quarter by quarter, motor vehicle theft is down 30 per cent and clearance rates have improved by a massive nine per cent. This is largely attributable to a focus and commitment on reducing the rates of crime. The new focus and commitment to tackling domestic violence arising from the Gordon inquiry is also reflected in the assault and breach of restraining orders statistics. The law and order policies of the Gallop Government are reducing home burglaries and making our communities safer. Nearly 22 000 fewer crimes took place this financial year compared to the situation in the year before. It is an excellent result. I commend the Police Service, and table the report. [See paper No 2709.]
[See paper No 2709.]
Mrs M.H. ROBERTS replied: I thank the member for Innaloo for the question and for his continued commitment to law and order and community safety in this State and his outstanding support of our Police Service. I am delighted today to be able to report on the Western Australian reported offence and clearance statistics for the June quarter 2004. These statistics reaffirm the fact that the tide is turning against crime in Western Australia. When the figures for this financial year are compared with those for the last financial year, we find that there has been an impressive 8.1 per cent decrease. That is nearly 22 000 fewer offences at the end of this financial year compared with that for the previous financial year. In the quarter to quarter comparison, the figures are even stronger. There is a 13.2 per cent drop for the three months ending 30 June compared to the same period last year, and a 7.3 per cent improvement in the clearance rate. What is especially pleasing is that the reduction is shared right across the State in all regions. The metropolitan, southern and north eastern districts reported decreases in the order of 8.9, 4.4 and 6.8 per cent respectively. All 14 police districts have reported reductions in crime of up to 13.4 per cent, and, as the member for Eyre would be pleased to hear, the 13.4 per cent figure was recorded in the goldfields-Esperance district. That was on a year-to-year basis, which is a tremendous result by the community because, of course, reducing crime is a whole-of-community effort, and the police have a special responsibility in leading the way. We have equipped police in the Eyre region better than ever before and we have the district allowance in place - Mr J.J.M. Bowler: And the country incentive. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: Yes, the country incentive has been provided. Financial year to financial year, a 13.4 per cent reduction has occurred in that area. Quarter to quarter, the best result was in the Pilbara district - it was a stunning result, member for Pilbara; namely, a 28.6 per cent reduction. I know you have a special interest in the Pilbara district, too, Mr Speaker. It was a 28.6 per cent reduction in crime to June this year when compared to the position in June last year. It is a sensational result about which you will be pleased, Mr Speaker. I turn members’ attention now to a marked change in the reporting of a couple of offences. Page 3 of the “Western Australia: Reported Offence and Clearance Statistics - June 2004 Quarter” report, which I will table, makes reference to the introduction of the frontline management system. This is about halfway down the page. So no misrepresentation can occur about the reduction in crime figures, I quote - · The introduction of the FrontLine Incident Management System has enabled improved reporting of ‘aggravating robbery’ offences, for example, the inclusion of circumstances of aggravation not previously able to be recorded. These circumstances, which are now reflected in statute, now include armed robbery, robbery in company and robbery committed against persons aged 60 and over. This program has seen a seeming rise in aggravated robbery and a seeming decrease in non-aggravated robbery, but that reference from the report provides an explanation for that situation. Overall in terms of robbery, some 50 fewer offences occurred over the reporting period. The statistics indicate that, undoubtedly, the Government’s burglary reduction strategy is effective and is making a significant difference. Quarter by quarter, home burglary is down by 26.5 per cent, and clearance rates have improved by 3.2 per cent to be up to 17.7 per cent. Quarter to quarter, the burglary, non-dwelling, figure is down by 21.8 per cent and clearance rates have improved by 5.6 per cent. Quarter by quarter, motor vehicle theft is down 30 per cent and clearance rates have improved by a massive nine per cent. This is largely attributable to a focus and commitment on reducing the rates of crime. The new focus and commitment to tackling domestic violence arising from the Gordon inquiry is also reflected in the assault and breach of restraining orders statistics. The law and order policies of the Gallop Government are reducing home burglaries and making our communities safer. Nearly 22 000 fewer crimes took place this financial year compared to the situation in the year before. It is an excellent result. I commend the Police Service, and table the report. [See paper No 2709.]
I thank the member for Innaloo for the question and for his continued commitment to law and order and community safety in this State and his outstanding support of our Police Service. I am delighted today to be able to report on the Western Australian reported offence and clearance statistics for the June quarter 2004. These statistics reaffirm the fact that the tide is turning against crime in Western Australia. When the figures for this financial year are compared with those for the last financial year, we find that there has been an impressive 8.1 per cent decrease. That is nearly 22 000 fewer offences at the end of this financial year compared with that for the previous financial year. In the quarter to quarter comparison, the figures are even stronger. There is a 13.2 per cent drop for the three months ending 30 June compared to the same period last year, and a 7.3 per cent improvement in the clearance rate. What is especially pleasing is that the reduction is shared right across the State in all regions. The metropolitan, southern and north eastern districts reported decreases in the order of 8.9, 4.4 and 6.8 per cent respectively. All 14 police districts have reported reductions in crime of up to 13.4 per cent, and, as the member for Eyre would be pleased to hear, the 13.4 per cent figure was recorded in the goldfields-Esperance district. That was on a year-to-year basis, which is a tremendous result by the community because, of course, reducing crime is a whole-of-community effort, and the police have a special responsibility in leading the way. We have equipped police in the Eyre region better than ever before and we have the district allowance in place - Mr J.J.M. Bowler: And the country incentive. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: Yes, the country incentive has been provided. Financial year to financial year, a 13.4 per cent reduction has occurred in that area. Quarter to quarter, the best result was in the Pilbara district - it was a stunning result, member for Pilbara; namely, a 28.6 per cent reduction. I know you have a special interest in the Pilbara district, too, Mr Speaker. It was a 28.6 per cent reduction in crime to June this year when compared to the position in June last year. It is a sensational result about which you will be pleased, Mr Speaker. I turn members’ attention now to a marked change in the reporting of a couple of offences. Page 3 of the “Western Australia: Reported Offence and Clearance Statistics - June 2004 Quarter” report, which I will table, makes reference to the introduction of the frontline management system. This is about halfway down the page. So no misrepresentation can occur about the reduction in crime figures, I quote - · The introduction of the FrontLine Incident Management System has enabled improved reporting of ‘aggravating robbery’ offences, for example, the inclusion of circumstances of aggravation not previously able to be recorded. These circumstances, which are now reflected in statute, now include armed robbery, robbery in company and robbery committed against persons aged 60 and over. This program has seen a seeming rise in aggravated robbery and a seeming decrease in non-aggravated robbery, but that reference from the report provides an explanation for that situation. Overall in terms of robbery, some 50 fewer offences occurred over the reporting period. The statistics indicate that, undoubtedly, the Government’s burglary reduction strategy is effective and is making a significant difference. Quarter by quarter, home burglary is down by 26.5 per cent, and clearance rates have improved by 3.2 per cent to be up to 17.7 per cent. Quarter to quarter, the burglary, non-dwelling, figure is down by 21.8 per cent and clearance rates have improved by 5.6 per cent. Quarter by quarter, motor vehicle theft is down 30 per cent and clearance rates have improved by a massive nine per cent. This is largely attributable to a focus and commitment on reducing the rates of crime. The new focus and commitment to tackling domestic violence arising from the Gordon inquiry is also reflected in the assault and breach of restraining orders statistics. The law and order policies of the Gallop Government are reducing home burglaries and making our communities safer. Nearly 22 000 fewer crimes took place this financial year compared to the situation in the year before. It is an excellent result. I commend the Police Service, and table the report. [See paper No 2709.]
I am delighted today to be able to report on the Western Australian reported offence and clearance statistics for the June quarter 2004. These statistics reaffirm the fact that the tide is turning against crime in Western Australia. When the figures for this financial year are compared with those for the last financial year, we find that there has been an impressive 8.1 per cent decrease. That is nearly 22 000 fewer offences at the end of this financial year compared with that for the previous financial year. In the quarter to quarter comparison, the figures are even stronger. There is a 13.2 per cent drop for the three months ending 30 June compared to the same period last year, and a 7.3 per cent improvement in the clearance rate. What is especially pleasing is that the reduction is shared right across the State in all regions. The metropolitan, southern and north eastern districts reported decreases in the order of 8.9, 4.4 and 6.8 per cent respectively. All 14 police districts have reported reductions in crime of up to 13.4 per cent, and, as the member for Eyre would be pleased to hear, the 13.4 per cent figure was recorded in the goldfields-Esperance district. That was on a year-to-year basis, which is a tremendous result by the community because, of course, reducing crime is a whole-of-community effort, and the police have a special responsibility in leading the way. We have equipped police in the Eyre region better than ever before and we have the district allowance in place - Mr J.J.M. Bowler: And the country incentive. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: Yes, the country incentive has been provided. Financial year to financial year, a 13.4 per cent reduction has occurred in that area. Quarter to quarter, the best result was in the Pilbara district - it was a stunning result, member for Pilbara; namely, a 28.6 per cent reduction. I know you have a special interest in the Pilbara district, too, Mr Speaker. It was a 28.6 per cent reduction in crime to June this year when compared to the position in June last year. It is a sensational result about which you will be pleased, Mr Speaker. I turn members’ attention now to a marked change in the reporting of a couple of offences. Page 3 of the “Western Australia: Reported Offence and Clearance Statistics - June 2004 Quarter” report, which I will table, makes reference to the introduction of the frontline management system. This is about halfway down the page. So no misrepresentation can occur about the reduction in crime figures, I quote - · The introduction of the FrontLine Incident Management System has enabled improved reporting of ‘aggravating robbery’ offences, for example, the inclusion of circumstances of aggravation not previously able to be recorded. These circumstances, which are now reflected in statute, now include armed robbery, robbery in company and robbery committed against persons aged 60 and over. This program has seen a seeming rise in aggravated robbery and a seeming decrease in non-aggravated robbery, but that reference from the report provides an explanation for that situation. Overall in terms of robbery, some 50 fewer offences occurred over the reporting period. The statistics indicate that, undoubtedly, the Government’s burglary reduction strategy is effective and is making a significant difference. Quarter by quarter, home burglary is down by 26.5 per cent, and clearance rates have improved by 3.2 per cent to be up to 17.7 per cent. Quarter to quarter, the burglary, non-dwelling, figure is down by 21.8 per cent and clearance rates have improved by 5.6 per cent. Quarter by quarter, motor vehicle theft is down 30 per cent and clearance rates have improved by a massive nine per cent. This is largely attributable to a focus and commitment on reducing the rates of crime. The new focus and commitment to tackling domestic violence arising from the Gordon inquiry is also reflected in the assault and breach of restraining orders statistics. The law and order policies of the Gallop Government are reducing home burglaries and making our communities safer. Nearly 22 000 fewer crimes took place this financial year compared to the situation in the year before. It is an excellent result. I commend the Police Service, and table the report. [See paper No 2709.]
Mr J.J.M. Bowler: And the country incentive. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: Yes, the country incentive has been provided. Financial year to financial year, a 13.4 per cent reduction has occurred in that area. Quarter to quarter, the best result was in the Pilbara district - it was a stunning result, member for Pilbara; namely, a 28.6 per cent reduction. I know you have a special interest in the Pilbara district, too, Mr Speaker. It was a 28.6 per cent reduction in crime to June this year when compared to the position in June last year. It is a sensational result about which you will be pleased, Mr Speaker. I turn members’ attention now to a marked change in the reporting of a couple of offences. Page 3 of the “Western Australia: Reported Offence and Clearance Statistics - June 2004 Quarter” report, which I will table, makes reference to the introduction of the frontline management system. This is about halfway down the page. So no misrepresentation can occur about the reduction in crime figures, I quote - · The introduction of the FrontLine Incident Management System has enabled improved reporting of ‘aggravating robbery’ offences, for example, the inclusion of circumstances of aggravation not previously able to be recorded. These circumstances, which are now reflected in statute, now include armed robbery, robbery in company and robbery committed against persons aged 60 and over. This program has seen a seeming rise in aggravated robbery and a seeming decrease in non-aggravated robbery, but that reference from the report provides an explanation for that situation. Overall in terms of robbery, some 50 fewer offences occurred over the reporting period. The statistics indicate that, undoubtedly, the Government’s burglary reduction strategy is effective and is making a significant difference. Quarter by quarter, home burglary is down by 26.5 per cent, and clearance rates have improved by 3.2 per cent to be up to 17.7 per cent. Quarter to quarter, the burglary, non-dwelling, figure is down by 21.8 per cent and clearance rates have improved by 5.6 per cent. Quarter by quarter, motor vehicle theft is down 30 per cent and clearance rates have improved by a massive nine per cent. This is largely attributable to a focus and commitment on reducing the rates of crime. The new focus and commitment to tackling domestic violence arising from the Gordon inquiry is also reflected in the assault and breach of restraining orders statistics. The law and order policies of the Gallop Government are reducing home burglaries and making our communities safer. Nearly 22 000 fewer crimes took place this financial year compared to the situation in the year before. It is an excellent result. I commend the Police Service, and table the report. [See paper No 2709.]
Mrs M.H. ROBERTS: Yes, the country incentive has been provided. Financial year to financial year, a 13.4 per cent reduction has occurred in that area. Quarter to quarter, the best result was in the Pilbara district - it was a stunning result, member for Pilbara; namely, a 28.6 per cent reduction. I know you have a special interest in the Pilbara district, too, Mr Speaker. It was a 28.6 per cent reduction in crime to June this year when compared to the position in June last year. It is a sensational result about which you will be pleased, Mr Speaker. I turn members’ attention now to a marked change in the reporting of a couple of offences. Page 3 of the “Western Australia: Reported Offence and Clearance Statistics - June 2004 Quarter” report, which I will table, makes reference to the introduction of the frontline management system. This is about halfway down the page. So no misrepresentation can occur about the reduction in crime figures, I quote - · The introduction of the FrontLine Incident Management System has enabled improved reporting of ‘aggravating robbery’ offences, for example, the inclusion of circumstances of aggravation not previously able to be recorded. These circumstances, which are now reflected in statute, now include armed robbery, robbery in company and robbery committed against persons aged 60 and over. This program has seen a seeming rise in aggravated robbery and a seeming decrease in non-aggravated robbery, but that reference from the report provides an explanation for that situation. Overall in terms of robbery, some 50 fewer offences occurred over the reporting period. The statistics indicate that, undoubtedly, the Government’s burglary reduction strategy is effective and is making a significant difference. Quarter by quarter, home burglary is down by 26.5 per cent, and clearance rates have improved by 3.2 per cent to be up to 17.7 per cent. Quarter to quarter, the burglary, non-dwelling, figure is down by 21.8 per cent and clearance rates have improved by 5.6 per cent. Quarter by quarter, motor vehicle theft is down 30 per cent and clearance rates have improved by a massive nine per cent. This is largely attributable to a focus and commitment on reducing the rates of crime. The new focus and commitment to tackling domestic violence arising from the Gordon inquiry is also reflected in the assault and breach of restraining orders statistics. The law and order policies of the Gallop Government are reducing home burglaries and making our communities safer. Nearly 22 000 fewer crimes took place this financial year compared to the situation in the year before. It is an excellent result. I commend the Police Service, and table the report. [See paper No 2709.]
I turn members’ attention now to a marked change in the reporting of a couple of offences. Page 3 of the “Western Australia: Reported Offence and Clearance Statistics - June 2004 Quarter” report, which I will table, makes reference to the introduction of the frontline management system. This is about halfway down the page. So no misrepresentation can occur about the reduction in crime figures, I quote - · The introduction of the FrontLine Incident Management System has enabled improved reporting of ‘aggravating robbery’ offences, for example, the inclusion of circumstances of aggravation not previously able to be recorded. These circumstances, which are now reflected in statute, now include armed robbery, robbery in company and robbery committed against persons aged 60 and over. This program has seen a seeming rise in aggravated robbery and a seeming decrease in non-aggravated robbery, but that reference from the report provides an explanation for that situation. Overall in terms of robbery, some 50 fewer offences occurred over the reporting period. The statistics indicate that, undoubtedly, the Government’s burglary reduction strategy is effective and is making a significant difference. Quarter by quarter, home burglary is down by 26.5 per cent, and clearance rates have improved by 3.2 per cent to be up to 17.7 per cent. Quarter to quarter, the burglary, non-dwelling, figure is down by 21.8 per cent and clearance rates have improved by 5.6 per cent. Quarter by quarter, motor vehicle theft is down 30 per cent and clearance rates have improved by a massive nine per cent. This is largely attributable to a focus and commitment on reducing the rates of crime. The new focus and commitment to tackling domestic violence arising from the Gordon inquiry is also reflected in the assault and breach of restraining orders statistics. The law and order policies of the Gallop Government are reducing home burglaries and making our communities safer. Nearly 22 000 fewer crimes took place this financial year compared to the situation in the year before. It is an excellent result. I commend the Police Service, and table the report. [See paper No 2709.]
Quarter by quarter, home burglary is down by 26.5 per cent, and clearance rates have improved by 3.2 per cent to be up to 17.7 per cent. Quarter to quarter, the burglary, non-dwelling, figure is down by 21.8 per cent and clearance rates have improved by 5.6 per cent. Quarter by quarter, motor vehicle theft is down 30 per cent and clearance rates have improved by a massive nine per cent. This is largely attributable to a focus and commitment on reducing the rates of crime. The new focus and commitment to tackling domestic violence arising from the Gordon inquiry is also reflected in the assault and breach of restraining orders statistics. The law and order policies of the Gallop Government are reducing home burglaries and making our communities safer. Nearly 22 000 fewer crimes took place this financial year compared to the situation in the year before. It is an excellent result. I commend the Police Service, and table the report. [See paper No 2709.]
[See paper No 2709.]
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