Web resource:	http://www.aic.gov.au/documents/F/F/B/%7BFFB9E49F-160F-43FC-B98D-6BC510DC2AFD%7Dmr01.pdf
Type:	Report
Title:	Homicide in Australia : 2006-07 National Homicide Monitoring Program annual reportAIC Reports, Monitoring Reports
Authors:	Jones, Warwick Dearden, Jack
Keywords:	Statistics;Homicide
Categories:	Statistics
Year:	2008
Publisher:	Australian Institute of Criminology
Citation:	No. 1
Notes:	General Overview: This Australian report presents the findings of the 18th year of national homicide data collection and provides an overview of key characteristics of the incidents, victims and offenders. Discussion: In 2006-07, there were 260 homicide incidents in Australia, which represented the lowest rate recorded in a century (1.2 per 100 000 population). While the male offending rate decreased from the previous year, the female offending rate remained constant. Knives and sharp instruments remained the most common weapon used (44%), while firearms were used at the lowest rate since data collection commenced (11%). Most homicides were committed by and against men and were most likely to occur in residential premises between 6pm and 6am. The data shows that Australians are most likely to be killed by someone they know. Male victims were most often killed by a friend or acquaintance (36%), with 15% and 10% killed by family members and intimate partners respectively. In contrast, 74% of female victims were killed by an intimate partner or family member. 22% of all homicides occurred within intimate-partner relationships, with women almost twice as likely as men to be the victim. In 43% of these intimate-partner homicides, a prior history of domestic violence was detected. Whilst female offenders were most likely to commit homicide against an intimate partner (38%) or family member (29%), male offenders continue to murder intimates in greater numbers.
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/19003
ISBN:	9781921532078
Physical description:	viii, 59 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Appears in Collections:	Reports

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