As at 30 June 2025, the most serious offences committed by sentenced prisoners in Victoria were:
- sexual offences (24.4%)
- assault and injury offences (14.6%) and
- homicide offences (13.1%).
Note: Sexual offences include assaultive and non-assaultive sexual offences.
Most serious offences committed by sentenced prisoners in Victoria
| Most serious offence | Percentage of all sentenced prisoners |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 24.4% |
| Assault and injury offences | 14.6% |
| Homicide and related offences | 13.1% |
| Drug offences | 11.4% |
| Unlawful entry with intent | 10.0% |
| Justice procedure offences | 6.1% |
| Robbery and extortion | 3.9% |
| Weapons/explosives offences | 3.5% |
| Theft and related offences | 3.4% |
| Dangerous/negligent acts | 2.4% |
| Fraud, deception and related offences | 2.4% |
| Property damage and pollution offences | 2.3% |
| Abduction, harassment and threatening behaviour | 1.4% |
| Public order offences | 0.5% |
| Traffic and vehicle regulatory offences | 0.3% |
| Miscellaneous offences | 0.3% |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Prisoners in Australia (2025).
