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Analysis of Adult Imprisonment Rates and Sentencing Trends in New South Wales

New South Wales (NSW) has the 4th highest adult imprisonment rate in Australia, significantly higher than the national average and comparably higher than rates in England and Canada. Notably, the Northern Territory's rate is approximately four times that of NSW. Specific offences such as sexual assault and robbery have high full-time imprisonment rates. While NSW demonstrates a notable decrease in juvenile imprisonment rates, the Indigenous population faces disproportionately higher rates. This overview compares sentencing patterns in NSW with other jurisdictions, highlighting key statistics and current trends.

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Analysis of Adult Imprisonment Rates and Sentencing Trends in New South Wales

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  1. Sentencing Trends and Issues

  2. Adult imprisonment rate • NSW has the 4th highest rate per 100,000 people in Australia • NT’s rate is approx. 4 times higher than NSW • Higher than Australian, English and Canadian average How do sentencing patterns in nsw compare with other jurisdictions?

  3. How do sentencing patterns in nsw compare with other jurisdictions? Total population imprisonment rate • 3rd highest in Australia • Higher than Australia and Canada average but lower than England by 7 people per 100, 000

  4. How do sentencing patterns in nsw compare with other jurisdictions? Full time imprisonment for specific offences • Highest rate as a proportion of: • Sexual assault (93%) (rise since introduction of standard non parole period) • Robbery (82%) • Serious robbery (84%) • Break and enter (77%)

  5. How do sentencing patterns in nsw compare with other jurisdictions? Corrective Services • 3rd highest cost per prisoner per day - $256.80- ACT had the highest - $291.30 • Prison capacity in use was 2nd highest after SA at over 100%

  6. How do sentencing patterns in nsw compare with other jurisdictions? Length of Sentences • NSW recorded the largest decrease in imprisonment rates for juveniles by 49% as compared to Australian average of 29% • Indigenous imprisonment rate is 12 times higher than non indigenous – WA is 18 times higher, Vic is 10 times higher: Australian average is 13 times higher

  7. How do sentencing patterns in nsw compare with other jurisdictions? Prior Imprisonment • NSW is ranks 4 out of 8 in their prior imprisonment population, equaling the Australian average of 57%

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