Violent crime is on the rise again. 

New figures show the number of victims has climbed to around 148,000 a year – up 9000 on the previous quarter. 

But dig into the numbers, and the picture gets a bit more complicated. 

So what is really happening with violent crime in New Zealand – and how much can we actually say about the Government’s record? 

Today on The Front Page, NZ Herald senior journalist Derek Cheng is with us to crunch the numbers. 

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Producer: Jane Yee

Violent crime is on the rise again.&nbsp;
New figures show the number of victims has climbed to around 148,000 a year &ndash; up 9000 on the previous quarter.&nbsp;
But dig into the numbers, and the picture gets a bit&nbsp;more complicated.&nbsp;
So what is really happening with violent crime in New Zealand &ndash; and how much can we actually say about the Government&rsquo;s record?&nbsp;
Today on The Front Page,&nbsp;NZ Herald senior journalist Derek Cheng is with us to crunch the numbers.&nbsp;
Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.
Host: Chelsea Daniels Editor/Producer: Richard Martin Producer: Jane Yee

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Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald&rsquo;s daily news podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what&rsquo;s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future.
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Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald’s daily news analysis podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what’s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future. Every episode we speak to leaders, experts, reporters, and those living the story, so you get the full picture. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode.

Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald&rsquo;s daily news analysis podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what&rsquo;s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future. Every episode we speak to leaders, experts, reporters, and those living the story, so you get the full picture. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode.

Violent crime figures reveal worsening trend for repeat victims

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