2.7.1C trends and impacts of theft

• trends

  In 2023 there were 174719 incidents of theft. Most of these crimes would be heard summarily.
• trends

  In Victoria 2021-22 theft was down 8% but 2023 saw it increase again.
• trends

  The number of property and deception offences reported to police is five times higher than the number of reports of other crimes
• statistics

  • The main age group of offenders is between 25 and 34 years
• statistics

  • Approximately 67% are male
• statistics

  • Approximately 66% receive a term of imprisonment of 2.5 years.
• impact of theft on individuals and society

  • offender
  • victim
  • community
• impact of theft on offender

  • jail time - removing their freedom
  • legal fees
  • reputation - criminal record on housing and jobs
• impact of theft on the victim

  • deprivation - stuff gone
  • deprivation of sentimental item - feelings of loss
  • damage - fees
  • unsafe - trauma recovery
• impact of theft on community

  • negative reputation
  • distrust
  • increase police presence
  • surveillance