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Measure of Harm

The Crime Statistics Agency has developed a new draft measure of crime harm. Have your say! 

Changes to the year ending September 2019 crime statistics

From 19 December 2019 there will be some changes and improvements to the data released on the Crime Statistics Agency (CSA) website. These changes have included a reorganisation of where data are found on the CSA website and, more importantly, an increase in the amount of data that are available to the public.

Key Figures: Year ending September 2019

The number of criminal incidents recorded by Victoria Police in the year to 30 September 2019 was 397,849, up 3.7% from 383,482 incidents recorded in the same period last year.

Media Release: Record numbers of alleged offenders being processed by Victoria Police

The Crime Statistics Agency (CSA) released the Victorian recorded crime statistics for the year ending 30 September 2019 today.

Crime Statistics Agency releases 2018-19 Victorian Family Violence Database

The Crime Statistics Agency has today released key family violence measures from the 2018-19 Victorian Family Violence Database.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Crime Data Needs - Community Consultation

The Crime Statistics Agency (CSA) is conducting a community consultation about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander crime data needs with a focus on Victoria Police contact data. The CSA has engaged with key stakeholders about these crime data requirements and would now like to engage with community.

Characteristics and offending of women in prison in Victoria revealed in CSA research

This research paper examines the characteristics and offending behaviour of all women who entered prison in Victoria between July and December during 2012, 2015 and 2018.

Key Figures: Year ending June 2019

The number of criminal incidents recorded by Victoria Police in the year to 30 June 2019 was 387,389, up 1.3% from 382,445 incidents recorded in the same period last year.

Unique Victims and Unique Alleged Offenders: Year ending June 2019

The Crime Statistics Agency (CSA) released recorded crime statistics for unique victims and unique alleged offenders in Victoria for the year ending 30 June 2019 today.

Media Release: Highest numbers of unique alleged offenders since July 2004 with the average age also increasing

The Crime Statistics Agency (CSA) released the Victorian recorded crime statistics for the year ending 30 June 2019 today.