In major offences during the past 12 months to June. Break and enter jumped (4.6 per cent), break and enter into no dwelling (3.9 per cent) while steal from a dwelling from (2.6 per cent) above the state average.

Other categories included: Malicious damage (2.6 per cent), Assault domestic violence (2.1 per cent higher). Sexual assault (2.1 per cent), Indecent assault (2.4 per cent), Robbery with a weapon not firearm (2.3 per cent).

Far West and Orana (break and enter non-dwelling up 40.2 per cent; 

Fraud up 39.1 per cent);

Offences in NSW involving the use and possession of illegal drugs continue to rise; particularly those involving cocaine and amphetamine-type substances (e.g. methamphetamine). 

During the 24 months to June this year there were increases in the recorded frequency of:

Possession and/or use of cocaine (up 47.2 per cent)

Possession and/or use of narcotics (up 10.1 per cent)

Possession and/or use of cannabis (up 7.4 per cent)

Possession and/or use of amphetamines (up 38.1 per cent)

Commenting on the findings, Dr Weatherburn said that, while the continuing reduction in property crime was very encouraging, the continued growth in arrests for use and possession of amphetamines is a matter of concern.

"The recorded incidence of use/possess amphetamines in NSW has been rising at nearly 30 per cent per year since the financial year 2009/10," he said.

The latest quarterly update from the Bureau of Crime Statistics and research (BOCSAR) for the past 24 months to June 2015, shows that crime figures continue to reflect the hard work of the NSW Police in driving down crime and keeping it down.

NSW Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione, has welcomed the latest results which show that 17 of the major crime categories are either stable or falling.

The latest data also shows a significant drop in six of the 17 major categories:

Robbery without a weapon (down 13.8 per cent);

Robbery with a firearm (down 13.8 per cent);

Robbery with a weapon not a firearm (down 19.4 per cent);

Break and enter dwelling (down 5.8 per cent);

Steal from person (down 9.8 per cent) and

Malicious damage to property (down 8.7 per cent).

The report also states that shooting offences have remained stable.

BOCSAR notes that increases in other crime categories, are primarily linked to pro-active policing strategies.

Commissioner Scipione said it was important to recognise how the report linked these increases to concentrated law enforcement.This is particularly relevant regarding current drug-possession rates, Commissioner Scipione said, which reflect a targeted policing approach aimed at de-constructing the availability and circulation of drugs in the community.``NSW Police will continue to work hard to tackle the scourge of illegal drugs and the detrimental impact they are having on our communities, Commissioner Scipione said.``We have seen time and time again the irreversible damage drugs have on individuals, their families and the wider community.``We must therefore stay strong in our resolve to keep the pressure on those who choose to perpetuate this illegal trade,'' Commissioner Scipione said.

The following crime categories have been linked to pro-active policing:Receiving or handling stolen goods (up 6.3 per cent);Possession and /or use of cocaine (up 47.2 per cent);Possession and/or use of narcotics (up 10.1 per cent);Possession and/or use of cannabis (up 7.4 per cent);Possession and/or use of amphetamines (up 38.1 per cent);Dealing, trafficking in ecstasy up (36.4 per cent);Prostitution offences (30.6 per cent);Breach bail conditions up (8.7 per cent);Transport regulatory offences up (38.1 per cent).Commissioner Scipione said overwhelmingly, this quarter's results accurately reflect the enduring good work by the officers of the NSW Police Force.``It is also great to see the NSW Police Force and the community work together to keep crime down.``The previous two BOCSAR reports have shown increased incidence of steal from dwelling but the trend in this offence for the past 24 months to June 15, is now stable.``We highlighted the problem, we put a call out to the community asking residents to remain vigilant in securing their properties and to take appropriate precautions to avoid being victims of crime.``The community responded and that response is now reflected in a great result: that crime category is now stable.``The men and women of the NSW Police Force will continue to work tirelessly to keep the people of NSW safe and secure.``Today's results are a clear indication of their daily dedication and resilience in performing their duties,'' Commissioner Scipione said.

Illegal drug possession arrests have again recorded an upward trend including a 38.1% increase in amphetamine possession and a 47.2% increase in cocaine possession. "We are continuing to see large increases in amphetamine possession in regional NSW, trending upward in seven of the 13 regional areas captured by the data," Mr Grant said. "I have seen firsthand the devastating impact drugs like ice are having on rural and regional communities but I am encouraged by the work police are doing to target illegal drugs across the State." There has been a significant reduction in assaults in Kings Cross, down 38%, and Sydney CBD down 12.6%. "The NSW Government's tough measures are clearly working to reduce alcohol fuelled violence in and around the Sydney entertainment precincts. "This Government is committed to giving police the resources they need and we will continue to listen to the needs of police and the community," Mr Grant said.