Author: Veesion Team

Victoria has recorded a dramatic surge in crime, with recent figures showing the highest number of reported incidents in over ten years. The steep rise comes despite recent legal reforms aimed at keeping repeat offenders behind bars. In the 12 months to June, nearly half a million criminal offences were logged across the state — a jump of more than 18% compared to the previous year. The overall crime rate now sits at over 6,800 incidents per 100,000 people, significantly outpacing population growth. New bail restrictions, introduced earlier this year, were intended to tighten release...

Victoria is grappling with a significant spike in crime, with the latest data showing the state has recorded its highest number of criminal incidents in more than ten years. Despite recent efforts to toughen bail laws, crime continues to rise—raising questions about the effectiveness of the government’s crackdown. In the year leading up to June 30, more than 483,000 criminal incidents were reported across the state—an increase of over 18% from the previous year. This jump isn’t just a reflection of population growth; the crime rate per 100,000 residents has climbed by more than...