Theft spree drives crime surge on record

More than 650 burglars and car thieves were arrested over 12 months in a police operation. Picture: Bianca De Marchi/ AAP
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MELBOURNE: A major state is grappling with a record-high crime wave driven by a huge jump in theft, threatening people’s right to feel safe in their homes and communities. The number of criminal offences in Victoria surged 15.7 per cent in the 12 months to the end of June 2025, quarterly figures from the Crime […]

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