Victoria's crime rate rose by more than 13 per cent last year, with the number of criminal incidents reaching record levels. Police say youth crime and thefts from vehicles are driving the increase.

The crime rate in Australia's state of Victoria surged by 13.2 per cent in 2024, marking the highest level since 2016.

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has unveiled the government’s proposed new bail laws aimed at targeting repeat offenders, ...

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