Crime 'Unacceptably High' Despite Dip in Violence

Crime 'unacceptably high' despite dip in violence

Serious and violent crime in one state has fallen more than four per cent as arrests hit record levels, but police warn the data remains "unacceptably high".

Crime falls in Victoria but still 'unacceptably high' say police

Home invasions, carjackings and robberies all fell in the 12 months to the end of June, but police say their work is "far from over".

Victoria crime figures: key takeaways

Recorded crime in Victoria has fallen over the past year, with 624,624 offences recorded in the 12 months to June 2026, a reduction of 13,360 offences, or 2.1 per cent. When population growth is taken into account, the state’s crime rate fell 3.8 per cent…