Victoria's car thefts and break-ins surge far past every other state

Victoria's home break-ins nearly doubled NSW and Queensland combined, while Melbourne topped all other capitals in car thefts.

Why it mattersRising property crime drives up insurance premiums for all Victorians and signals a public safety problem the police alone cannot fix.

AustraliaVictorian homeowners and car owners face higher theft rates and insurance costs, and the state faces pressure to implement tougher crime-fighting measures like those working in Queensland.

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