Thursday,
10 July 2025
Crime low, community engagement high

Crime is close to an all-time low in the shire, with data showing the second lowest figures in the last decade.

In comparison neighbouring Benalla saw crimes surge 14.6 per cent on the back of an increase in breaches of family violence orders and drug possession offences.

Wangaratta recorded a 5.1 per cent increase in incidents according to the figures, with the city’s crime rate based on populati...

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