While the operation is region-wide across the Southern Region, the South Coast Police District in particular is having a focus on domestic violence offences.

South Coast Police District Crime Manager, Detective Inspector Scott Nelson said so far the results on DV related crime had been pleasing.

"We are seeing a reduction in the rates of domestic violence offences," he said.

As for the rates of other crime and the effect of the lockdown or Stay At Home orders, Det Insp Nelson said it was too early to gauge if there had been "any significant reduction in overall crime."

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More South Coast Police are out on the road as part of Operation Stay At Home, with extra officers out on the highways, arterial roads and backroads, undertaking public health order enforcement efforts.

One of the key focuses being to prevent movement to regional areas from Sydney, and between regional areas.

"In these hard times, with COVID-19 and Stay At Home orders, we have pleasingly seen a reduction in domestic violence-related crime," he said.

"Compared to this time last year our rates of such DV offences have reduced and that's pleasing to see."

Det Insp Nelson said police have been out engaging with known perpetrators and victims of domestic violence.

"This is a more prevention-focused strategy," he said.

"Police are out making contact with perpetrators and victims and ensuring that compliance with Apprehended Violence Orders (AVOS) are being adhered too.

"We have identified high risk, repeat offenders and victims and have been stepping up visits and going out and talking with them, at times we know these offences occur.

"So far we've had good results from the operation.

"We know it is a hard time - people ordered to stay at home, many with children home from school it can be difficult and challenging.

"We know that this can lead to a heightened state and can lead to an increase in the instances of domestic violence.

"Our operation is aimed at reducing that risk and the instances of domestic violence."

As always, in case of emergency, call (000). Domestic and Family Violence info visit www.police.nsw.gov.au. Shoalhaven Domestic Violence Officers. 4421 9666 or 4421 9665. Email shoaldvlo@police.nsw.gov.au. Or you can contact Nowra Police on 4421 9699 or ring Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.