Victoria Police is putting family violence perpetrators on notice this Christmas as new data shows a rise in offending across the festive season.
Crime Statistics Agency figures show during December last year there were 8668 family violence incidents recorded across the state – an average of 279 incidents per day.
On Christmas Day alone the average increased by 33 per cent with 372 family violence incidents recorded.
The most common form of family violence recorded on Christmas Day related to perpetrators breaching orders – with 91 offences recorded, as well as assault – with 79 offences recorded.
Family Violence Command Assistant Commissioner Lauren Callaway said sadly for some people Christmas isn’t a time for celebration, so it’s important for the community to look out for loved ones experiencing, or at risk of experiencing the crime, to report it to police so perpetrators can be held to account.
If you are concerned about your own or someone else’s behaviour – No to Violence runs a Men’s Referral Service which helps men who use violence to change their behaviour and can be contacted on 1300 766 491.
In an emergency call Triple Zero (000).
If you can’t get to a phone, ask someone else to do it for you.
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