New data released on Thursday August 14 by the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) reveals a significant rise in the number of young people in detention across the state.
As of June 2025, 234 young people were in custody, marking a 34% increase compared to June 2023 (up 59 young people from 175 in June 2023).
The report also highlights the ongoing overrepresentation of Aboriginal youth in the criminal justice system…