ACT stands alone as theft and robbery rise while declining nationally

The ACT is the only jurisdiction where robbery and theft victims increased in 2025.

Why it mattersThe ACT's divergence from national trends suggests a shift in local crime patterns that police and retailers may need to address differently.

AustraliaCanberrans shopping and working in retail face higher robbery and theft risk than a year ago, while most other Australians experienced the opposite.

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