Understanding Crime Trends in Victoria (2013–2023)

Mahmud Rafi (s4120232)

Insights

Total offences peaked in 2018–2019 before declining slightly.
Theft and Assault remain the top offences.
Metropolitan areas show higher rates than regional Victoria.
Future analysis could compare per-capita crime rates using ABS population data.

References

Crime Statistics Agency Victoria. (2024). Recorded offences by LGA, year ending June 2023. Retrieved from https://www.crimestatistics.vic.gov.au
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2024). Estimated Resident Population by LGA, 2023. https://www.abs.gov.au