Which crimes are going up, which are going down

Percentage change in Victoria Police calls for service in 2020 versus 2019. Period shown is from January 1 to July 31.

−50%

−40%

−30%

−20%

−10%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

Break and enter

91.98%

Weapon

60.42%

Bylaw infraction

52.5%

Theft of Vehicle

30.77%

Robbery

18.52%

Mischief

13.45%

Assault

−0.79%

Drugs

−16%

Theft

−27%

Fraud

−27.82%

Indecent act

−30.51%

Arson

−33.33%

Panhandler

−43.75%

Sexual assault

−43.75%

Shoplifter

−49.62%

Traffic Suspension/24hr/24 hr/Prohib notice

−55.88%