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Nick Wilson and Allanah Sciberras

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Car theft in one state has reached its highest level since 2001. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

The crime rate in one state will remain elevated for the foreseeable future despite signs a recent spike appears to be easing, police have warned.

In 2025, Victoria recorded 8885.5 criminal offences per 100,000 people, an increase of 2.4 per cent from 2024, according to Victoria's Crime Statistics Agency figures released on Thursday.

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