Reported family violence cases in Vic drop

Statistics out of VIC show a drop in incidence of reported family violence as the pandemic recedes. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

The number of recorded incidents of family violence in Victoria was still higher in the past year than pre-pandemic figures, but the Crime Statistics Agency's latest figures found overall incidents dropped three per cent over the past 12 months.

Data released on Wednesday show calls to family violence helpline services also decreased in the year to June 2022, with calls to the Victims' Assistance Program down 21 per cent.