Question - ACT Policing


Question

Number
250
Subject
ACT Policing
(Crime statistics)
Asked by
Morris, Deborah
Directed to
Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Services
Question asked on
20 March 2025
Answer due on
20 April 2025
Question asked
  1. In relation to knife, machete and/or bladed instrument crime in the ACT,  how many incidents have occurred in the years of (a) 2021, (b) 2022, (c) 2023, (d) 2024 and (e) 2025 to March.
  2. How many incidents have occurred in the Brindabella electorate  in the years of (a) 2021, (b) 2022, (c) 2023, (d) 2024 and (e) 2025 to March.
  3. How many knives, machetes or bladed instruments have been seized from individuals carrying them in public for the years of (a) 2021, (b) 2022, (c) 2023, (d) 2024 and (e) 2025 to March.
  4. How many knives, machetes or bladed instruments have been seized in the Brindabella Electorate from individuals carrying them in public for the years of (a) 2021, (b) 2022, (c) 2023, (d) 2024 and (e) 2025 to March.
  5. What powers do general duties ACT Policing officers currently have in relation to knife crime.