The latest crime statistics have been released for Victoria in the twelve months to the end of March.

Victoria saw a 17.1 percent increase of offences, with a total of 627,268.

Criminal incidents have increased by 13.3 percent in the Wodonga Local Government Area, compared to last year.

The top three locations for incidents are Wodonga, West Wodonga and Baranduda.

Stealing from a motor vehicle was the top offence recorded, followed by criminal damage and breaching a family violence order.

Elsewhere, Indigo Local Government area saw a slight increase of 1.3 percent.

Other theft, stealing from a motor vehicle and criminal damage were the top three offences committed in the area.

In the Wangaratta LGA, there was a 5.1% increase in the number of criminal incidents recorded, as the criminal incident rate is similar to the state average.

The top principal offences contributing in Wangaratta were breach of family violence order, criminal damage, other theft, theft from a retail store, and drug possession.

A better for result for the Towong Local Government Area though, with 162 incidents, a drop of 20.6 percent compared to the last report.

The top three locations were Corryong with 34 incidents,Tallangatta with 31 and Walwa 16.

Despite an overall drop, criminal damage incidents topped the list for Towong, followed by stealing from a motor vehicle and common assault.

Acting Deputy Commissioner Regional Operations David Clayton said Victoria Police are working to reduce crime.

"There is no doubt overall crime is higher than both the community and police would like, that’s why every police officer is working tirelessly to reduce crime and hold criminals accountable."