For quick summaries of key statistics and infographics see:
Our Frequently Asked Questions page ('What are the latest family violence statistics?')
Key findings and policy and practice implications from He Koiora Matapopore | The 2019 New Zealand Family Violence Study (Fanslow & McIntosh, 2023)
This 28 page report provides a snapshot (with infographics) of some study findings, including information on: prevalence of physical and sexual violence experience by non-partners, prevalence of intimate partner violence (IPV), gender differences in IPV exposure, and rates of violence against disabled people. Information on adverse childhood experiences and intergenerational effects is also provided. The importance of social support after IPV is mentioned. Policy and practice recommendations are offered.
The number of people impacted by family violence over time (Ministry of Justice, 2022)
Intimate partner deaths in Aotearoa New Zealand (2009 - 2018) available in English, te reo Māori, Samoan, Tongan, Hindi and Simplified Chinese (FVDRC, 2021)
Child abuse and neglect deaths in Aotearoa New Zealand (2009 - 2018) available in English, te reo Māori, Samoan, Tongan, Hindi and Simplified Chinese (FVDRC, 2021)
Adults reporting sexual assaults to Police that they experienced as children - 2022 data (Ministry of Justice, 2024)
Child victims of sexual violence in the criminal justice system - 2019 data (Ministry of Justice, 2023)
Quarterly report (Oranga Tamariki - Ministry of Children) - includes care and protection and youth justice statistics
Prevalence of harm to children (Oranga Tamariki Evidence Centre, 2022)
- "This analysis presents what we can know about harm to children and young people in New Zealand through a data driven lens. A true picture of the current level of harm to children in New Zealand is unknown." (p.1).
Youth19: Safety & violence brief (Fleming, T. et al, AHRG, 2021)
Elder abuse -2021-2022 (Age Concern, 2022) - see Age Concern infographics for previous years.
See also Ethnic and community specific data