Public trust in Australian police is declining. COVID sparked it – but there’s more to the story
New research released by the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) confirms what many Australians may already feel: trust in police is declining. BOSCAR has been surveying NSW residents since 2007 and in releasing the 2026 data, the organisation states: Confidence in the NSW criminal justice system has declined significantly since 2019 across all measures, and is at the lowest levels since BOCSAR’s survey began in 2007. This comes just months after
New research from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) indicates a significant decline in public trust towards the police, reaching the lowest levels recorded since 2007. This trend mirrors findings from an Australian Productivity Commission report showing a more than 20% drop in perceptions of fair treatment by police over the last decade.
While the COVID-19 pandemic, which saw police enforcing strict public health measures, acted as a major catalyst for this erosion of confidence, it is not the sole cause. Broader societal factors, including declining trust in institutions globally and increased political polarization, have also contributed to growing public skepticism and negative sentiment towards law enforcement.
Declining public trust in police is a critical issue because it can lead to reduced crime reporting and cooperation with investigations, potentially undermining community safety efforts.
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