Opportunistic thieves are driving up the state’s crime rates, with a home being burgled every 20 minutes.

Latest data from the Victorian Crime Statistics Agency shows burglary, break and enter and theft offences have had the largest increase in the past 12 months, up almost 16 per cent.

Neighbourhood Watch Victoria CEO Bambi Gordon told Tony Jones the crimes are not premeditated.

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