Number of assaults on NT Police falls as Finocchiaro CLP Government delivers safer communities. Crime rates falling as CLP Government unwinds Labor's crime crisis.Upgraded body cameras and tasers being rolled out to NT Police.
The number of assaults on Territory police has fallen dramatically as the Finocchiaro CLP Government's law and order crackdown continues to deliver safer communities.
New crime statistics show that the number of police assaulted in May 2026 fell to 25 victims, well down from a high of 46 in January 2025.
The figures also show a big decline in the number of officers assaulted more than once across the same period - down from 23 to 11. And the number of offenders was down from 36 to 22.
The Finocchiaro CLP Government continues to support NT Police, with upgraded cameras and tasers - new AXON Body Worn Video (BWV) Cameras and new X10 tasers - about to be rolled out to officers.
In a stunning turnaround from Labor's crime crisis, the Finocchiaro CLP Government has lived up to its promise to reduce crime rates.
Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro said while one assault against police was one too many, the reduction in assaults was a welcome outcome of the Government's commitment to reduce crime, rebuild the economy and restore the Territory lifestyle.
"The community is understandably disgusted by violence against Territory police and other frontline workers who put themselves out there to serve and protect others," she said.
"We have sent a very clear signal that reducing crime, including violence against our frontline heroes, is a key priority of the CLP Government.
"Under Labor's crime crisis, crime spiralled out of control - it became normalised. But our policies are delivering safer and more secure communities. The job is far from over, but we are seeing some positive results.
"We made a commitment to tackle the root causes of crime, we promised to reduce crime to restore our quality of life here in the Territory and the data shows that we are delivering on that promise."
NT Police Association CEO and President Nathan Finn said police deserved to get through their day protecting the community without being at risk of harm.
"Any reduction in assaults on our members is welcome news. Every police officer deserves to finish their shift safely and return home to their family," Mr Finn said.
"One assault on a police officer is one too many.
"The rollout of upgraded body-worn cameras and new Taser technology is a positive investment in our members' safety. Anything that better protects our members and assists them in resolving incidents safely is a welcome step."
Mr Finn said the Police Association welcomed the Government's focus on reducing crime and improving community safety.
"The NTPA has consistently advocated for measures that improve the safety of frontline police. Technology, adequate staffing, quality training and strong legislative support all play an important role in reducing the risk to our members."
"Our goal will always be zero assaults against police."
Total criminal offences soared under Labor from fewer than 30,000 in 2017 to nearly 41,000 in 2023. This figure fell back to below 31,000 in just 12 months under the Finocchiaro CLP Government.
Crime rates in the Territory are now plummeting as the Finocchiaro CLP Government's strong law and order crackdown unwinds Labor's crime crisis.
The Chief Minister said her Government had dramatically reduced the number of victims of crime, which fell by 12.1% - resulting in 3,225 fewer victims in the year to April 2026.
"It has taken my Government less than two years to undo eight years of damage under Labor's crime crisis," Mrs Finocchiaro said.
"And community safety will be elevated across the Territory as the first Police Public Safety Officers (PPSOs) hit the streets tackling crime and anti-social behaviour."
Twenty-one new recruits will hit the ground for their first shifts today.
Mrs Finocchiaro said PPSO Squad 1 will be deployed in Darwin, Katherine and Alice Springs to strengthen frontline capability and support sworn police members across the Territory.
"This is the biggest police reform in a generation," the Chief Minister said.
"My government has made good progress so far, but I can assure Territorians that we know there is still more work to do, and in our year of growth, certainty and security, reducing crime, rebuilding the economy and restoring the Territory lifestyle will remain our number one priority."
