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The coalition says its tough on crime approach is working as a new survey reports 38,000 fewer victims of serious violent crime.
The figure is close to double the government's target of 20,000 fewer victims of assault, robbery or sexual assault each year by 2029.
The Justice Ministry's latest Crime and Victims Survey has reported 147,000 victims of serious crime in the 12 months to August.
That's 38,000 fewer than the last year, and 9000 fewer than the last update in May.
The government banned gang patches in public places and gave police more powers to disrupt gatherings this time last year.
Police Acting Assistant Commissioner Corrie Parn
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