12K views · 59 reactions | Victoria Police has highlighted recidivism in teenagers as a driving factor on the rise of crime rates in the state. This comes aftes new figures by the Crime Statistics Agency show criminal incidents across Victoria have reached a record high. Let us explain. Choose your news on the ABC NEWS app and stay in the know: https://ab.co/abcnewsapp #ABCNewsVic | ABC Melbourne | Facebook

Today we shared Newark’s end-of-year crime statistics. Our city recorded its lowest homicide rate since 1953. This progress reflects years of community work, violence-prevention efforts, and dedicated public servants. We honor every life lost and remain clear-eyed: there is still much more work ahead. Newark will keep moving forward together. | City of Newark, NJ - City Hall

The BKA's 2024 Police Crime Statistics in Germany indicate that non-Germans accounted for 43% of suspects in violent crimes in the country. Foreigners make up roughly 16% of Germany's population. Syrians, Iraqis, and Afghans are the most overrepresented in violent crime. Per 100,000 inhabitants, the suspect rate for violent crimes is 1,740 for Syrians and 1,722 for Afghans—over 10 times the rate for German nationals (163 per 100,000). Iraqis are similarly elevated but slightly lower. The Western