Safety
All
Outcome
Young South Australians are safe and nurtured
Indicator
Children and young people are safe from crime
Victims of offences
In 2023, reported to the South Australia Police (SAPOL):
- 71.7 per 10,000 of children and young people under 18 years who were victims of offences (excluding sexual assault and related offences) (47.7 in 2019).
- 17.8 per 10,000 of children and young people under 18 years who were victims of sexual assault and related offences (17.9 in 2022).
Data Source: Attorney-General’s Department, Justice Policy and Analytics
Arrests
In 2023, 69.1 per 10,000 for children and young people (10 to 17 years) who were apprehended (arrested and/or reported) by police (81.2 in 2019).
Data Source: Attorney-General’s Department, Justice Policy and Analytics
Police diversions
In 2023-24, 28% of youth offenders (10 to 17 years including) were diverted from the youth justice system in SA (33.7% in 2018-19).
Data Source: Report on Government Services, Police Services