Theft and burglary - Community Crime Prevention Victoria

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  Protect your home, your car and your stuff.
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Protect your home, your car and your stuff.

If you require immediate police attendance, call police on Triple Zero (000)

To report a theft, call your local police station (External link)

If you have any information regarding a crime, call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000

Burglaries and theft are often opportunistic and individuals can take simple actions to prevent crime.

Education and awareness programs have been found to be effective in this space.

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Featured case studies

Case study: Operation Remove, Lock or Lose

Neighbourhood Watch volunteers help out with the Operation Remove, Lock or Lose campaign

Case study: Operation Remove, Lock or Lose

A community awareness campaign in Mitchell Shire to remind people to remove valuables from cars to minimise opportunistic theft.

Case study: Gone in a moment - Casey City Council public awareness campaign

Poster from public awareness campaign featuring two women chatting in public area while an opportunistic theif steals from them

Case study: Gone in a moment - Casey City Council public awareness campaign

This campaign raised community awareness of opportunistic theft.

Case study: Theft from motor vehicle reduction strategy in Whittlesea

Project participants hold up crime prevention signs in a car park

Case study: Theft from motor vehicle reduction strategy in Whittlesea

Reducing the opportunity for thefts from motor vehicles through community awareness and education.

Case study: Keep it close campaign

Keep it close campaign posters and flyers on display

Case study: Keep it close campaign

A City of Stonnington community safety campaign encouraged people to keep their valuables close to avoid theft.

Case study: My house is safe campaign

The project group holds up a 'My house is safe' fridge magnet

Case study: My house is safe campaign

A simple resource helps culturally diverse residents of Wyndham to protect their homes from burglary.

Case study: Lock up and Look out radio campaign in Mitchell

Two men discussing security at a locksmith

Case study: Lock up and Look out radio campaign in Mitchell

Kilmore-based Mitchell Community Radio developed nine short episodes about home and car security to raise community awareness - a small investment with big returns.

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Fact sheet: Protecting yourself from theft in public

Fact sheet: Protecting yourself from theft in public

Tips to help protect yourself when out and about.