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Shining a spotlight on deception offences in Victoria

In the year ending September 2015 there were 37,069 deception related offences recorded. What are these offences, where do they take place, and who do they affect? Find out more in our spotlight on deception offences.

Key figures: Year to 30 September 2015

The number of offences recorded by police in the year to 30 September 2015 was 482,959. This is up 6.0% from 455,728 offences recorded in the same period last year.

Key figures: Year to 30 June 2015

The number of offences recorded by police in the year to 30 June 2015 was 469,830. This is up 4.6% from 449,307 offences recorded in the same period last year.

Fees and charges for CSA customised data consultancy service

As of 8 July 2015, the Crime Statistics Agency will begin charging customers for customised data requests, in accordance with the Crime Statistics (Fees & Charges) Regulations.

Did you lock your house before you left for work?

New statistics reveal when burglaries take place across the state.

Key figures: Year to 31 March 2015

Recorded crime statistics show that there were 458,027 offences recorded by Victoria Police in the year to March 2015, up 1.3% compared to the same period last year.

CSA releases its first Research Agenda

The Crime Statistics Agency (CSA) has today released its first Research Agenda. The Research Agenda sets out a framework for the CSA's research program.

CSA releases its first set of crime statistics

The Crime Statistics Agency has today released its first set of crime statistics for Victoria for the year ending 31 December 2014.

Key figures: Year to 31 December 2014

New statistics released by the Crime Statistics Agency reveal that there were 456,381 offences recorded by police in 2014, up 4.3% compared to the same time last year.

Which motor vehicle was most stolen in 2014?

Which make of vehicle was most stolen in Victoria in 2014? New statistics show that Holden vehicles were the most common make of car stolen in the year to 31 December 2014 in Victoria.