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Tough talk, weak evidence: the myth of a youth crime crisis

Tough talk, weak evidence: the myth of a youth crime crisis
01.12.2025 8

Pearls and Irritations

Alex Simpson

Is Australia in a youth crime crisis? Here’s what the numbers say

Is Australia in a youth crime crisis? Here’s what the numbers say

State governments across the country have brought in harsher laws to deal with youth crime in recent years. But do the stats justify the punitive...

30.11.2025 8

The Conversation

Alex Simpson

Is Melbourne really the ‘crime capital of Australia’?

Sussan Ley recently declared Melbourne the ‘crime capital of Australia’. But a closer analysis of the data shows a much more nuanced picture.

24.10.2025 90

The Conversation

Alex Simpson

Weapons and violence: how does Australia stack up against other similar countries?

Crime stats show how Australia’s efforts to restrict weapon use has been largely successful. But more can be done.

04.08.2025 7

The Conversation

Alex Simpson