Home and property

How to secure your home and property to ensure the safety of your valuables.

Victoria Police will target and detect offenders, but there are number of things you can do to help keep your home and property secure.

How to secure your home and apartment building

Advice to secure your home, property or apartment building.

How to secure your vehicle or bike

Advice to prevent vehicle and number plate theft, and protect property in your car.

Absence from residence

If you are going away, let Victoria Police know by registering your absence from residence.

Learn how to register your absence online or at your local police station below:

How to make a report to Victoria Police

If you are in immediate danger, need to report a crime in progress, or require immediate police attendance, please call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

To learn how to report non-urgent theft or burglary, suspicious activity and lost property, visit our Report page.

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When you need us, but not the sirens

Our Police Assistance Line and online reporting service allows you to contact us 24 hours a day, seven days a week.