Stats reveal the truth about crime in NZ: Is it really on the rise?

Few issues have attracted as much media attention in the last year as crime.

Ram raids, street violence and burglaries have grabbed headlines time again, creating a sense that New Zealand is no longer a safe place to live – and a narrative that crime has got worse under the Labour government.
 
Now, new insights from the NZ Herald data team reveal whether this perception is actually reflected in the crime statistics.
 
Head of newsroom data Chris Knox tells Damien what the numbers actually show, and political writer Michael Neilson shares what our politicians have said on the subject over the years.

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