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Further to WPQ 17200 (2026); What offence type are petrol or fuel related crimes typically catergorised as?

Answered Question 19762 (2026)
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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • Further to WPQ 17200 (2026); What offence type are petrol or fuel related crimes typically catergorised as?

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

Answer

I am advised that Police measures these offences by counting theft offences under $500 recorded at service station forecourts. Petrol or diesel related crimes that occur at other premises are likely to be recorded under a relevant offence type e.g. Burglary