Crime continues to fall right across the Northern Territory, but the Finocchiaro CLP Government will continue to maintain a strong focus on reducing crime as we move into 2026.
In our year of action, certainty and security, the Finocchiaro CLP Government has implemented reforms targeted at reducing crime and addressing the root causes of crime across the Northern Territory.
The latest crime figures show significant reductions in key offence categories Territory-wide:
House break-ins down 28%Commercial break-ins down 26%Other theft offences down 17%
Chief Minister and Police Minister Lia Finocchiaro said, "For 10 months we have consistently seen significant drops in property crime thanks to our stronger laws and better powers for police.
Crime victim data for January to October 2025, compared to the same period last year, shows declines in the number of people becoming victims of crime across the Territory:
Northern Territory overall: 1,884 less victims (down 8.6%) Greater Darwin Region: 653 less victims (down 8%)Alice Springs: 1,117 less victims (down 19%)Katherine: 19 less victims (down 1%)Tennant Creek: 35 less victims (down 4%)
To build on these gains, Operation Ludlow is now underway across Alice Springs, Tennant Creek and Katherine, delivering a high-visibility, targeted police response during a period historically associated with increased crime and antisocial behaviour.
We have also boosted security patrols across Darwin and Palmerston, with extended hours over the festive season to ensure families, businesses and visitors feel safe during one of the busiest times of the year.
Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro said, "This year has marked a turning point for law and order in the Northern Territory. We have acted decisively, backed police, strengthened enforcement, and focused on protecting innocent Territorians and the results are clear.
"More than 1,800 fewer Territorians had to suffer as victims of crime this year. Yet sadly, we know too many still are. I make no apologies for continuing to focus on reducing crime as we head into 2026," Mrs Finocchiaro said.
