Jun 4, 2026 – 5.47pmInsurers have warned that Victorians should brace for the number of claims for home break-ins to have surged alongside the spike in car thefts to the highest in the country, as critics pointed to lax bail laws as a driver of the crime wave and higher premiums.New industry data shows insurance claims for car thefts rose 25 per cent in Victoria last year while declining in the rest of the country, with the state’s $243 million insurance bill exceeding the cost for all other states combined.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Car theft capital Melbourne set to claim home burglary title too
The Victorian capital is set to top the nation for break-ins as well as car thefts, as critics point to lax bail laws as a key driver of the crime wave and higher insurance premiums.
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