Crime Statistics Agency

  • EYE ON THEFT: Police responding to rise in retail offences

    Colac police are teaming up with local traders to address a recent rise in retail thefts.

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  • Police issue safety reminder as thefts increase

    Thefts have increased by almost 60 per cent in Colac Otway shire across 12 months, new crime data reveals.

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  • 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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  • Crime rates soaring across Colac region

    A rise in crime throughout Colac and district has prompted the region’s top police officer to warn the public to be vigilant and proactive.

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