Wednesday,
1 October 2025
Criminal incidents up almost 20%, but shire rate still among safest in state

Criminal incidents have risen almost 20 per cent in the Alpine Shire over the past 12 months, but total offences have reduced and the shire's crime rate still remains among the lowest in Victoria.

Crime Statistic Agency figures for the past 12 months to 30 June, 2025 show the total number of criminal incidents recorded by Victoria Police across the state jumped 18.3 per cent to 483,583 incidents, w...

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