Interpretation
A decrease in offending rates of sexual assaults and related offences may indicate that fewer people are choosing to use sexual violence. However, not all sexual assaults and related offences are reported to police. Changes in offender rates over time can be influenced by greater detection, or more reporting. The data from this measure should be considered alongside prevalence rates for sexual violence.
Outcome: 5 Children and young people are safe in all settings and are effectively supported by systems and services
Sub-outcome: 5.5 Children and young people have equal, healthy, and respectful relationships
Indicator: Decrease in rate of youth offender of sexual assault and related offence
Baseline: 2022–23
Latest year: 2022–23
Data source: ABS Recorded Crime – Offenders
Source: DSS 2024.
For information about how this measure is derived, please refer to the Technical specifications for National Plan Outcomes.
Additional National Plan Outcomes data are available from the Data downloads page.
Time series
