CRIME in Loddon communities has jumped almost 10 per cent, according to latest statistics.
Victoria’s Crime Statistics Agency has released figures showing a spike in criminal incidents in Wedderburn jumping for the year from 51 to 64, Boort up nine to 27, Pyramid Hill increasing five to 29 and Korong Vale rising from seven to 26.
Inglewood’s crime figures dropped from 52 to 41.
More than 52 per cent of the 371 incidents in Loddon Shire communities remained unsolved.
Burglaries were a big part of the jump while family violence incidents rose from 24 the in the previous 12 months to 33.
While criminal incidents were up 9.1 per cent, the number of offences lifted by 13.7 per cent.
Houses, driveways, footpaths and other building were the location or reported incidents and offences.
Member for Northern Victoria Region Gaelle Broad said: “On the same day that data was released showing crime is at record levels across the state, Labor scrapped the role of Minister for Crime Prevention.
“There is now no minister responsible for initiatives to make Victoria a safer place to live and work. In the past two years the Labor Government has cut crime prevention programs by 46 per cent, cut funding for proactive police programs, and cut the Specialist Crime Prevention Unit.
“Victorians are less safe than they ever have been, and the police force deserve more resources.”
The state-wide figures saw reported incidents for the 12 months increase 15 per cent.