Wednesday,
25 December 2024
Safe as houses: Alpine crime rate the safest in the state

THE Alpine Shire has been revealed as arguably the safest community in the state, with a 25.8 per cent reduction in offences, according to the latest crime figures.

Crime Statistics Agency (CSA) data released in the 12 months to September 2024 showed the shire recorded 137 less offences compared to this time last year and a reduction of 12.1 per cent in criminal incidents.

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