Victoria saw youth crime decrease by 6% in the year to March 2026, the first drop in four years. However, adult crime increased by 10%, driven by bail breaches, retail theft, and family violence orders. Overall crime fell slightly by 2%.
Victoria saw a 6% drop in youth crime in the year to March 2026, the first decline in four years. However, adult crime increased by 10%, driven by bail breaches, retail theft, and family violence order violations. Overall crime decreased slightly by 2%.
A mother in Townsville, Australia, is demanding stronger action on youth crime after her baby was abducted in a car theft. Eight teenagers and two adults have been arrested.
Victoria Police are working to combat corruption in the construction sector and address rising youth crime, with Taskforce Hawk investigating organised crime and Operation Eclipse targeting firebombing attacks, as crime becomes a major issue ahead of the November state election.
The UK government is launching new initiatives to combat youth crime in England and Wales, focusing on earlier intervention, parental accountability, and reducing custodial sentences for young offenders. The plans include piloting Youth Intervention Courts and strengthening Parenting Orders, aiming to break cycles of crime and protect communities.
Two years on from a NSW government crackdown on youth crime, one of the state's most affected towns is seeing results.
Stolen cars and accommodation break-ins have led to growing frustration in Western Australia's north.
Stolen cars and accommodation break-ins have led to growing frustration in Western Australia's north.
