Latest justice statistics released

The Ministry of Justice has published its most recent official statistics on criminal convictions and sentencing for the financial year ending 30 June 2025. The statistics are the first Ministry of Justice figures to be presented according to the 2023 edition of ANZSOC (Australian and New Zealand Standard Offence Classification – see below for more information). The tables are published every six months. Official statistics help the Government, researchers, and members of the public obtain a full picture of the justice system. The statistics contain details on people who have gone through the courts or accessed justice services. General justice (including the number of finalised charges and people with finalised charges) Children and young people (in Youth Court, in all courts) Specific offence types (such as violent and family violence offences) Specific justice processes (such as discharged without conviction, outcomes for mentally impaired persons and name suppression) Family Court (including all Family Court applications, Protection Order applications and adoption) Justice services (such as collections and legal aid). You can view the latest statistics and a summary here: da...