维多利亚州犯罪率在2025年创历史新高,其原因是盗窃、青年暴力和累犯。 Victoria's crime rate hit a record high in 2025, driven by theft, youth violence, and repeat offenders.

在截至2025年6月的一年中,维多利亚州的犯罪率达到了创纪录的最高点,上升了15.7%,这是盗窃和青年暴力激增的推动因素。 Crime in Victoria reached a record high in the year to June 2025, rising 15.7%, fueled by a surge in theft and youth violence. 40%的犯罪由5 400名重犯犯下,10次或10次以上被捕,约1 100名10至17岁的青年共被捕7 000次,其中许多人没有前科。 Forty percent of crimes were committed by 5,400 repeat offenders arrested 10 or more times, while about 1,100 youths aged 10 to 17 were arrested 7,000 times combined, many with no prior record. 盗窃,包括车辆盗窃占42.1%,零售盗窃占27.6%,是最主要的犯罪类型,对有组织集团感到关切。 Theft, including vehicle theft up 42.1% and retail theft up 27.6%, was the dominant crime type, with concerns over organized groups. 暴力犯罪,包括涉及武器和家庭暴力的事件,也达到了创纪录的水平。 Violent crime, including incidents involving weapons and family violence, also hit record levels. 保释申请上升了18.4%,这与限制青少年还押的更严格的法律以及扩大保释罪有关。 Bail applications rose 18.4%, linked to stricter laws limiting remand for youth and expanding bail offenses. 新的大砍刀限制于9月1日生效,还有进一步的改革有待进行。 New machete restrictions took effect September 1, with further reforms pending. 两名男孩在科布勒班克被刺死,引发了全国的抗议,导致多名青少年被捕,并要求更严厉的刑罚。 The fatal stabbing of two boys in Cobblebank sparked national outcry, leading to multiple teen arrests and calls for harsher penalties. 警察和官员承认这场危机,但尚未提出改进的时间表。 Police and officials acknowledge the crisis but have not provided a timeline for improvement.