National says it has already cut ram raids by 85% and reduced violent crime victims by 49,000. It plans to keep making streets safer by giving police more tools and powers, having more police foot patrols, cracking down on gangs, and introducing tougher sentences for criminals, including for sexual offending.
“Reduced ram raids by 85%.”
“Reduced violent crime with 49,000 fewer victims than when we came into Government.”
“We are cracking down on crime through: Tougher sentences for criminals; Cracking down on gangs; More tools and powers for Police; More Police foot patrols.”
Summarised neutrally from National’s own official policy (as at 2026-07-16) and checked by an editor. Nothing is paraphrased without the source linked. Read the original ↗ Arapono is non-partisan. Compare all parties on Crime & Justice →
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