Overall fall, but violence rises

Colac’s top cop says the shire remains an “overwhelmingly safe place to live”, with the latest data showing a reduction in crime.

FAMILY INCIDENTS UP: Colac Otway Shire’s rate of family incidents has reached a five-year high after increasing 5.8 per cent in the 12 months between September 2024 and 2025.

Colac’s top cop says the shire remains an “overwhelmingly safe place to live”, with the latest data showing a reduction in crime.

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