Car thefts nearly double in three years, as crime continues to rise
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Source: The Age
Published: 2026-03-19 11:04 UTC+10:00
Section: National / Victoria
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Crime & Justice, Transport, Australia, Crime & Justice
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Crime in Victoria is at its highest rate since 2016, driven largely by theft, but police analysis suggests some types of offending are beginning to stabilise after several years of sharp increases.
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