Queensland Crime Rates Drop

The Queensland Police Service (QPS) has recently announced a significant decrease in crime rates statewide, marking a 9.6% reduction in the number of victims compared to previous years. This improvement highlights the success of QPS’s strategic approach to enhancing community safety and minimizing harm.

According to data comparisons between the 2023/24 and 2025/26 financial years, there have been noteworthy declines in several high-harm offences. Unlawful entry offences have seen a 19.5% reduction, unlawful use of motor vehicles is down by 5%, and robberies have decreased by 17.2%. Acting Commissioner Brett Pointing emphasized the positive impact of these numbers, stating, “Every reduction in victim numbers represents fewer Queenslanders impacted by crime, which is an encouraging outcome.”

The commendable results have been attributed to the QPS’s adoption of intelligence-led policing and targeted operations such as Operation Yankee Forge. This particular operation has been crucial in tackling high-harm offending and has led to over 5,200 offenders being charged with more than 14,000 offences across the state. Additionally, the State Flying Squad has been instrumental, charging over 2,600 offenders with approximately 8,000 offences, providing vital resources and specialist capabilities where they are most needed.

Despite these promising outcomes, the QPS acknowledges the ongoing challenge of crime prevention and community safety. “We will continue to focus on preventing crime, disrupting offending, and supporting the safety and security of Queensland communities,” Acting Commissioner Pointing added. The QPS remains dedicated to working collaboratively with communities across Queensland to sustain crime reduction efforts, support victims, and ensure safer environments for all residents.