2022 saw a 29.4% increase in teen crime in Victoria, with 18,729 offenses, including assaults, burglaries, car thefts, and robberies.
In Victoria, teen crime has reached its highest weekly offense rate since 2009, with 360 offenses committed weekly. Teens aged 14 to 17 committed 18,729 crimes in 2022, a 29.4% increase from the previous year. Assaults, burglaries, car thefts, and robberies have all seen a significant rise. Police believe young people are targeting unlocked doors and windows, motivated by the desire to gain notoriety on social media.
March 20, 2024
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