NT Police said there were 851 reported assaults in the Territory in January 2024, an average of 27 attacks a day.
More than 60 per cent of these assaults were domestic violence related.
See how assault rates rank in your region:
| Darwin | 194 | 222 | 14% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmerston | 86 | 75 | −13% |
| Alice Springs | 192 | 180 | −6% |
| Katherine | 94 | 71 | −24% |
| Tennant Creek | 35 | 38 | 9% |
| Nhulunbuy | 5 | 7 | 40% |
| Other areas | 288 | 258 | −10% |
| TOTAL | 894 | 851 | −5% |
