In the latest 12-month crime data for Victoria, police and crime statistics agencies have revealed that more than 33,000 cars were stolen across the state, marking one of the highest levels of motor vehicle theft in decades and reflecting a broader rise in crime. Over the same period, Victoria saw overall criminal incidents reach record highs, with theft offences — including vehicle theft and stealing from motor vehicles — increasing sharply and forming a major part of the overall crime surge. R

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