2024-06-12

Introduction

  • Crime Statistics Agency (CSA) provides independent analysis and reporting of crime statistics in Victoria.

  • Visualizations explore crime offense statistics in Victoria from 2014 to 2023

  • Aims to explore various offenses, identifying the largest contributors by subdivision and subgroup and potential reasons

Trend of Offense Counts Over Time

Property and Deception Offenses: The Leading Contributors to Crime Over the Years

Rate of Offenses Per 100,000 Population Over Time

Distribution of Offense Types

Property and Deception Offenses Account for 55.7% of Total Crimes

Comparison of Property and Deception Offenses by Subdivision

Surge in Property & Deception Offenses: Theft Drives 26,659 Increase

Comparison of Theft Offenses by Subgroups

Stealing from Motor Vehicles is the Largest Contributor to Theft-related Offenses

Percentage Change in Consumer price Index

Post-pandemic, CPI surge signals rapid inflation rise.

Conclusions

  • The recent rise in major crime indicators is attributed to escalations in Property and Deception offenses, notably in thefts from vehicles and retail establishments.

  • This surge in acquisitive crimes mirrors pre-pandemic patterns while also aligning with present-day economic pressures.

  • Inflation parallels the rise in theft crimes.

References

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