Theft Offences in Victoria
RISHABH CHOUDHARY and s4163805
29 October, 2025
INTRODUCTION
Where is theft increasing in Victoria?
A short data story using Local Government Area (LGA) crime
statistics.
- Theft is one of the most common property offences
in Victoria
- This dashboard explores how theft trends have
changed over time
- Focus: Which LGAs are seeing the biggest
increases
Data Source: Crime Statistics Agency — Recorded Offences
(2016–2025)
Data & Scope
Dataset Used - Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — Recorded Offences
(Open Data) - Theft offences recorded by police - Geography: Victorian
Local Government Areas (LGAs) - Time period: 2024 vs 2025 (Year ending
June)
Trend Over Time (2025 vs 2025)
Highest Theft by LGA
What changed most ?
Theft levels did not increase evenly across Victoria from 2024 to
2025. Some local government areas (LGAs) saw much larger increases than
others. Areas like Wyndham and Casey, which are growing quickly, had the
biggest percentage jumps, indicating they are becoming new theft
hotspots.
Types of Thef
Theft from motor vehicles is the most common theft offence in
Victoria in 2025, followed by general theft and retail theft. This
suggests that parked vehicles and shopping areas remain key targets for
offenders. Lower-level offences such as bicycle theft occur less
frequently in comparison.
so what ? ( Conclusion )
Theft is rising quickly across Victoria, especially in high-growth
suburbs and busy shopping/transport areas. Understanding where and what
types of theft are increasing can help the government and police better
target prevention efforts, protect communities, and reduce financial
losses for residents and businesses.