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flag Melbourne sees surge in retail violence, with Victoria leading Australia in theft and violent incidents, especially in CBD boutiques.

flag Melbourne is experiencing a significant rise in retail violence, with Victoria recording the highest crime increase among Australian states, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. flag Theft in retail settings, excluding car thefts, affected about 55,000 people—roughly a third of all thefts in the state. flag Woolworths attributes half of its 26% rise in violent incidents to Victorian stores, while Coles reports a 40% increase in retail crime in its Victorian supermarkets despite having more locations in New South Wales. flag Organized crime groups have targeted luxury fashion boutiques in the city’s CBD with repeated ram-raids, making the area a hotspot for criminal activity. flag Police are urging the public to provide information about an alleged burglary on Elizabeth Street. flag The surge has raised concerns about safety in commercial districts and prompted calls for solutions.

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