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Latest figures from the Crime Statistics Agency for the year ending June 2026 show a 4% decrease in criminal incidents in Knox compared to the previous year.

The criminal incident rate per 100,000 population for Knox was 4,894, below the Victorian rate of 6,504 per 100,000 population. 78% of alleged offenders were male, and 70% of alleged offenders were aged 25 or older.

The top five offences in Knox were:

  1. Steal from motor vehicle
  2. Other theft
  3. Steal from a retail store
  4. Criminal damage
  5. Breach of family violence order

Council has been working closely with local police through the Knox Local Safety Committee to help make Knox safer. Council representatives and Inspector Gordon, the Local Area Commander for Knox co-chair the committee, which brings together local support services to work collaboratively to improve community safety.

Ahead of November’s state election, Council is calling for more police and Protective Services Officers in Knox, along with more local community policing initiatives. Community policing helps build trust between police, residents and local traders by focusing on collaboration and crime prevention, rather than simply responding after crimes happen.

In theft being the top two offences in Knox, there are simple things you can do to prevent theft: 

  • Lock your car doors, windows and sunroof. After locking your car, pull the handle to make sure it’s actually locked.
  • Do not leave valuables in your car, including house keys or garage door openers or documents that could be used to steal your identity. 
  • Install a car alarm.
  • Install anti-theft screws on number plates. 
  • Park in a secure locked garage, driveway or well-lit area of the street.

To report theft from your motor vehicle and other non-emergencies, contact:
Police Assistance Line 
PH: 131 444
www.onlinereporting.police.vic.gov.au 

If there is immediate danger, or police attendance is needed in relation to a suspected stolen vehicle, call:
Triple Zero
PH: 000

For support or information in relation to family violence or sexual assault, call:
1800 Respect
PH: 1800 737 732

For more support services visit Family violence support | Knox
If you are in immediate danger, call 000.

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