Back in March, the Crime Stats Agency recorded almost half a million criminal incidents for 2025, the highest reported by the agency.

One Ashburton resident estimates he’s spent over $20,000 to secure his house given Melbourne’s crime wave.

Chris Sallmann told 3AW host Shane McInnes that ongoing concerning activity in his community had prompted action.

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“I’ve had people in my front garden at night, I’ve had neighbours who’ve said to me they have people in their back gardens,” Mr Sallmann said.

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