维多利亚州于2025年在犯罪率上升和青年帮派活动增加的情况下缴获了15 000把刀,从而促使采取了新的安全措施。 Victoria seized 15,000 knives in 2025 amid rising crime and youth gang activity, prompting new safety measures.

2025年,维多利亚州缴获了创纪录的15 000件刀和刀片武器,平均每天47件,主要来自已知的罪犯和青年帮派成员,总体犯罪增加15.7%,零售事件增加20%以上。 In 2025, Victoria seized a record 15,000 knives and bladed weapons, averaging 47 per day, primarily from known offenders and youth gang members, amid a 15.7% rise in overall crime and over 20% increase in retail incidents. 警方和官员指出公众日益关切的问题,包括在Northernland购物中心发生帮派争斗之后,促使政府对少年犯、购物中心的审判保护服务官员和842个手持金属探测器给予更严厉的处罚。 Police and officials cite growing public concern, including after a gang fight at Northland Shopping Centre, prompting the government to introduce tougher penalties for youth offenders, trial protective service officers in shopping centres, and fund 842 handheld metal detectors. 反对党领袖Brad Battin提议增加200名保护官员和一个数字报告平台,而总理Anthony Albanese则支持镇压行动,作为更广泛的公共安全努力的一部分。 Opposition Leader Brad Battin proposed adding 200 protective officers and a digital reporting platform, while Prime Minister Anthony Albanese backed the crackdown as part of broader public safety efforts.