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Tasmania retains the title of safest state LATEST Australian Bureau of Statistics figures showing Tasmania had strengthened its position as the safest State in Australia have been welcomed by the state's Minister for Police and Emergency Management, Jim Cox.Mr Cox said national crime statistics released today showed Tasmania's crime rate for 2008 was below the national rate for all offence categories. "This is an extremely pleasing result, and one that every Tasmania Police officer should be proud of. "The dedication and hard work of Tasmania Police, backed by the commitment of the State Government to ensure every Tasmanian is as safe as they can possibly be, has been borne out through this data." Mr Cox said he was particularly pleased that Tasmania had recorded significant reductions in violent crimes. "Assault fell almost 8 per cent, and sexual assault decreased by 23 per cent. "Armed robbery dropped by more than 33 per cent, with unarmed robbery reducing by 37 per cent, meaning Tasmania's robbery rate has stayed below the national rate for the past 15 years. "These are significant reductions in areas of serious crime, and shows that our anti-crime policies and continual efforts to strive even harder to stop criminals are having a big impact. "Through initiatives such as Project Meridian, where police are constantly examining ways of applying new and emerging technology in the fight against crime, the State Government is determined to keep Tasmania as the safest state in Australia. "These statistics show that the State Government's commitment to policing and law and order are continuing to pay dividends. "Living in the safest State with the finest police service is something every Tasmanian should be extremely proud of," Mr Cox said. |
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