WHITTLESEA: ‘Crime crisis in Yan Yean district’
Yan Yean district is in the grip of a crime crisis according to the latest crime data released, says Northern Victoria MLC Wendy Lovell
Crime Statistics Agency data for the City of Whittlesea reveals:
• Residential aggravated burglary up 32 per cent
• Stealing from a retail store up 36 per cent
• Motor vehicle theft up a massive 70 per cent
“Our community wants something done about the current crime crisis,” Ms Lovell said.
“People are telling me [they] don’t feel safe in the street, they don’t feel safe at our shopping centres, and they don’t feel safe in their homes.
“The Allan Labor Government has failed to fix youth crime; failed to fix bail; and failed to give police the support they need.
“Jacinta Allan has cut $50 million from the police budget, closed stations and left over 2000 police jobs empty.
“People in our community are fed up and they want something done about crime.”
State Opposition leader Brad Battin said: “Victoria is in the grip of a crime crisis and Jacinta Allan has no answers.
“At the 2026 election, Victorians will have a choice, more of the same under Labor or a fresh start under the Liberals and Nationals.
“An elected Liberal and Nationals Government will deliver our positive plan to fight crime.
“We will introduce Break Bail, Face Jail which means real consequences for repeat and youth offenders.
“We will legislate Jack’s Law to give police and PSOs the powers and technology to take the knives off the criminals before they get a chance to use them.
“My government will introduce sentences that send a loud and clear message to crooks – there will be serious consequences for the crimes you commit here in Victoria.
“We will also fund Restart and Youthstart programs to divert young people away from crime through discipline, education, counselling, and community support,” Mr Battin said.