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Australian Crime: Facts and Figures 2002
Crimes known to police
| Year | Unlawful entry with intent | Motor vehicle theft | Other theft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 385,162 | 127,094 | 490,518 |
| 1996 | 402,079 | 122,914 | 519,762 |
| 1997 | 421,569 | 130,138 | 530,881 |
| 1998 | 434,376 | 131,587 | 563,482 |
| 1999 | 415,735 | 129,552 | 612,559 |
| 2000 | 436,865 | 139,094 | 674,813 |
| 2001 | 435,524 | 139,943 | 699,262 |
| * Data for 1995-1999 have been revised by the ABS.
Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 1996, National crime statistics 1995, cat. no. 4510.0. Australian Bureau of Statistics 1997-2002, Recorded crime Australia, cat. no. 4510.0. | |||
What this table shows
- In 2001, 'other theft' (which includes offences such as pickpocketing, bag snatching, and shoplifting) was the most commonly recorded property crime, accounting for 55% of property crime victims. Since 1995, the number of victims of 'other theft' has increased by 43%.
- Between 1995 and 2001, the number of victims of unlawful entry with intent and motor vehicle theft increased by 13% and 10% respectively.
- Property offences accounted for 87% of the seven major crimes in 2001, a pattern that has remained stable since 1995.