Goal

Confident, friendly and safe communities

Indicator - 2.1.4.

Crime victimisation rate

Measure of Progress - 2.1.4.1.

Crime victimisation rate

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Baseline Measurement

In April 1998, an estimated 13.8% of Tasmanians aged 15 or more had been victims of a crimes committed in the previous 12 months

Where does this information come from?

ABS Cat. 4509.0

Why do we use this Measure?

Tasmania should aim to be the safest State in Australia

Explanation of measure

The estimated crime rates are based on responses to a sample survey of Tasmanian households. The rate is calculated as the proportion of all Tasmanians aged 15 or more who, in the twelve months prior to the survey, had been the victim of a robbery or assault or lived in a household that had been subjected to a break-in, attempted break-in or motor vehicle theft. Victims also include females aged 18 or more who had been the victims of sexual assault.

Tasmania Together Targets

Year	Target
2005	-
2010	8%
2015	7%
2020	6%