Crime Statistics Agency
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.
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.
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.