The Age of Risk

A Decade of Crime Victimization in Victoria (2016-2025)

Data Visualization Assignment 3

2025-10-31

The Silent Crisis

In 2025, over 120,000 Victorians became crime victims

That’s 1 in every 55 people

But the risk is not equal for everyone…

A Decade of Change

The Gender Divide

The Vulnerable Years

Youth in Crisis

COVID’s Shadow

The Safer Years

Key Insights

High Risk Groups - Young adults (18-24): 4,400+ per 100k - Males: 30% higher risk than females - Adolescents: Rising trend post-COVID

Positive Trends - Seniors: 3x lower risk than average - Children: Declining rates - Overall stabilization post-2021

Policy Implications

📍 Target interventions at 18-24 age group
📍 Gender-specific programs for males
📍 Monitor post-COVID youth trends

Data Source

Data Source:
Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (2025)
Data Tables: Unique Victims Visualisation Year Ending June 2025

Methodology: - Analyzed 10 years of victimization data (2016-2025) - Focus on age and gender patterns - Population-adjusted rates for fair comparison

Limitations: - Excludes unreported crimes - Some victims have unknown demographics