The latest NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) quarterly update reveals domestic violence assaults in regional parts of NSW have risen to even more alarming levels.
In the March 2025 quarterly report, domestic violence-related assaults increased by 3.6%, with rises recorded in 8 of 13 Regional NSW areas and 3 of 15 Greater Sydney locations. In some areas, the rate of violent crime is more than double the state average.
Shadow Minister for Police Paul Toole said the latest report gave a sobering reminder of the reality of domestic violence in NSW.
“The lack of decisive action from the NSW Labor Government is leaving victims in regional communities vulnerable and allowing domestic violence incidents to increase,” Mr Toole said.
“We cannot continue to have innocent lives lost or permanently affected by acts of violence in their own homes.
“The cries from the bush are going unanswered by this city centric government and this cannot go on.”
In 2024, the NSW Police Force attended 152,268 domestic and family violence incidents equating to on average NSW Police officers responding to 560 domestic and family violence incidents each day.