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Victoria's crime rate hit a record high in 2025, driven by theft, youth violence, and repeat offenders.
Crime in Victoria reached a record high in the year to June 2025, rising 15.7%, fueled by a surge in theft and youth violence.
Forty percent of crimes were committed by 5,400 repeat offenders arrested 10 or more times, while about 1,100 youths aged 10 to 17 were arrested 7,000 times combined, many with no prior record.
Theft, including vehicle theft up 42.1% and retail theft up 27.6%, was the dominant crime type, with concerns over organized groups.
Violent crime, including incidents involving weapons and family violence, also hit record levels.
Bail applications rose 18.4%, linked to stricter laws limiting remand for youth and expanding bail offenses.
New machete restrictions took effect September 1, with further reforms pending.
The fatal stabbing of two boys in Cobblebank sparked national outcry, leading to multiple teen arrests and calls for harsher penalties.
Police and officials acknowledge the crisis but have not provided a timeline for improvement.
La tasa de criminalidad de Victoria alcanzó un nivel récord en 2025, impulsada por el robo, la violencia juvenil y los delincuentes reincidentes.