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. By Naomi NewcombeJune 19, 2023 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. By A Staff ReporterDecember 24, 2018