RECENT data released shows crime rates in the Greater Geelong region have dropped significantly.<\/p>\n
The Crime Statistics Agency\u2019s data for the year leading up to June 30 shows a 6 per cent decrease in overall offence rates.<\/p>\n
Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Bellarine MP Lisa Neville said she was thankful to the local police for their efforts in reducing crime.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ll keep working with Victoria Police to ensure they have everything they need to keep our community safe.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur unprecedented $3 billion investment in Victoria Police is making a real difference and we will continue to give them the resources, technology and the equipment they need to crack down on crime.\u201d<\/p>\n
Among the most notable figures are that burglary\/ break and enters have decreased by 21.3 per cent and that sexual assault offence rates have dropped by 34.5 per cent.<\/p>\n
The data also shows that the Surf Coast Local Government Area\u2019s (LGA) crime rates to be at their lowest since 2009.<\/p>\n
Ocean Grove and Leopold also saw their crime rates drop to their lowest since 2014.<\/p>\n
The state government\u2019s 2019-20 budget includes $121 million to reduce dangerous driving, $4.7 million for drug crime intelligence, and $2.5 million for counter-terrorism and protective security training and security infrastructure.<\/p>\n
Ms Neville said while the financial support was important, so was the dedication of the police.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019d like to thank our hardworking police \u2013 their ongoing dedication has seen another significant drop in crime in the Geelong and Bellarine areas.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
RECENT data released shows crime rates in the Greater Geelong region have dropped significantly. The Crime Statistics Agency\u2019s data for the year leading up to June 30 shows a 6 per cent decrease in overall offence rates. Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Bellarine MP Lisa Neville said she was thankful to the local […]<\/p>\n