Colac Otway Shire crime

  • CRIME DOWN: Offences at a 10-year low, but key measures are up

    Crime in the Colac Otway Shire is continuing a downward trend, but drug possession, criminal damage and family violence order breaches are on the rise.

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  • Tougher bail laws lead to drop in reported offences

    Crime in Colac Otway has decreased, with Colac Police Station commander Ken Slingsby saying tougher bail laws are a contributing factor in the fall.

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