墨尔本居民因犯罪、毒品使用和空荡荡的商店而集会,要求振兴,尽管市议会声称犯罪率下降并加强了安全措施。
Melbourne residents rally over crime, drug use, and empty shops, demanding revitalization despite council claims of declining crime and increased safety measures.
墨尔本的Chapel Street居民对犯罪,公共毒品使用和15.3%店面空缺问题表示担忧,
Residents of Melbourne’s Chapel Street are raising concerns over rising crime, public drug use, and 15.3% shopfront vacancies, prompting a rally demanding community revitalization.
虽然市政数据显示,到2025年当地犯罪率下降7.5%,暴力零售罪案减少12%,但居民报告持续存在安全问题,垃圾和恐惧.
While council data shows a 7.5% drop in local crime and a 12% decline in violent retail crimes in 2025, residents report ongoing safety issues, litter, and fear.
委员会否认了1亿美元的债务索赔, 引用739万美元的预测债务, 并强调增加巡逻,清洁和CCTV.
The council denied a $100 million debt claim, citing $73.9 million in forecast debt, and highlighted increased patrols, cleaning, and CCTV.
尽管有这些努力, 但仍有人认为需要采取更多行动.
Despite these efforts, some feel more action is needed.