Local state politicians believe the latest crime statistics highlight a need for the State Government to overhaul its approach to crime.
Both Member for Narracan Wayne Farnham and Member for Eastern Victorian Region Melina Bath said the worsening crime statistics highlighted the need for change.
In Baw Baw police services area, data released by the Crime Statistics Agency showed the number of offences increased 20.6 per cent and the number of criminal incidents increased 13 per cent.
Mr Farnham said there was a surge in statistics across the state with the most devastating data in youth offending, with more than 1100 youth aged between 10 and 17 years old arrested at least 7000 times in the 12 months to June.
"This data has reaffirmed what every Victorian knows, under the Allan Labor Government crime is out of control and a full overhaul of our state's approach to crime is desperately needed.
"What the data does not show is just how far these statistics reach and the long-term impact these crimes will have.
"Every number in the latest crime statistics is an individual or family left to pick up the pieces. It's a community impacted or a business destroyed. These are real people living with the very real consequences of crime," he said.
Mr Farnham said Premier Jacinta Allan and the responsible ministers needed to acknowledge the data and the impact it was having on all Victorians and until they did, criminals would continue to run riot.
Ms Bath said the latest statistics confirmed the crime crisis was worsening and at its highest level in 20 years.
"Not a week goes by without my office receiving calls about alarming local crimes with people reaching out for support and advocacy.
"Victoria Police has 2000 empty jobs - our hardworking police officers are doing their best under immense pressure but are let down by the Allan Labor Government.
"Locals are paying the price – left feeling unsafe in their homes, on the streets and even while shopping," Ms Bath said.
Mr Farnham and Ms Bath said the a state Liberal and Nationals government had a plan to be tougher on crime and ensure victims were the focus of our policies.
"We need to reform not just our justice system, but also programs to give at-risk youth offenders an alternative pathway before they are drawn into a cycle of crime," Mr Farnham said.
Part of The Nationals and Liberal's plan is to introduce Jack's Law to allow police to search for and remove weapons and a suite of effective community based intervention and residential programs.