Daniel Andrews’ law and order policies fail Craigieburn.

Shadow Police Minister, Edward O’Donohue

Background

The total number of offences recorded in Victoria by police in the year to 31 December 2015 was 497,116. This is up 8.1% from 459,681 offences recorded in the same period last year.

Drug dealing and trafficking offences are up a shocking 17.7% from 4,498 to 5,292.

Weapons and explosive offences have been recorded at an alarming high, up 17.1% from 13,478 to 15,779.

Assault and related offences have risen by 4.2% from 37,687 to 39,255 recorded cases.

Theft offences are up 11.0% from 147,802 to 164,109

Stations including Pakenham, Mooroolbark, Ashburton, Somerville, Greensborough, and Craigieburn have had to reduce their opening hours because of a lack of resources from Daniel Andrews.

Comments from the Shadow Police Minister Edward O’Donohue

Under Daniel Andrews crime rates are up but police numbers are down.

Crime in the Craigieburn area has risen by more than 20 per cent over the past year.

Daniel Andrews’ response to this crime wave has been to watch while police stations close, police numbers per capita are cut and new gangs commit drive by shootings and undertake crime sprees with arrogance and contempt for our community.

Serious crimes such as break and enter, theft, drugs, weapons and explosive offences have all grown alarmingly.

Comments from Craig Ondarchie, Member for Northern Metropolitan Region 

Daniel Andrews’ is failing the people of Craigieburn with his soft approach to crime.

Media contact: Jemma Townson 0438 534 111     jemma.townson@opposition.vic.gov.au