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Victoria records falls in several crimes, police say concerns remain

Source: ABC News Australia · 24 Sep 2026, 00:29 UTC
Victoria records falls in several crimes, police say concerns remain
Image: ABC News Australia · original report

Home invasions, carjackings and robberies fell in Victoria during the 12 months to the end of June, according to ABC News Australia. Police nevertheless said crime remained “unacceptably high” and that their work was “far from over”. The supplied material gives no figures or explanation for the changes.

Home invasions, carjackings and robberies all fell in Victoria in the 12 months to the end of June, ABC News Australia reports. Despite the declines, police said crime levels remained “unacceptably high”. They also said their work was “far from over”.

The supplied material does not provide the number of offences recorded, the size of the falls or the areas most affected. It gives no further explanation for the changes and does not identify additional measures police plan to take.

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