The Queensland Government’s plan to make Queensland safer is delivering positive early results, with a crime reportcard showing almost 3,000 youth offenders charged under landmark Adult Crime, Adult Time laws, and the number of crime victims falling 10.8 per cent per capita this year.

Since December 2024, 2,986 youths have been charged with 14,060 offences under Adult Crime, Adult Time laws, including more than 4,322 charges for stolen cars, 4,964 for home break-ins and 784 for robberies.

The Queensland Government’s plan to make Queensland safer with more police and stronger laws has also delivered a 10.8 per cent reduction in the number of victims of crime from January 2025 – 30 September 2025, per capita, compared to the same time the previous year.

The Queensland Police data reveals the number of victims of stolen cars dropped 15.6 per cent, break-ins 21.2 per cent and robberies 12.6 per cent over the first nine months of 2025, compared with the same period last year and based on population.

Following the unprecedented police crackdown across North and Far North Queensland, the number of victims of crime have also fallen 6.6 per cent in Townsville and 8.8 per cent in Far North police districts compared to the same time in 2024 population adjusted.

The Government is today launching a new police recruitment campaign to help deliver 1,600 new police recruits this term, to help restore safety where you live.

The Queensland Government is delivering a fresh start and making Queensland safer.

Premier David Crisafulli said the Government was delivering the fresh start Queenslanders voted for.

“Queenslanders demanded a fresh start and safer communities, and that’s exactly what we are delivering,” Premier Crisafulli said.

“Adult Crime, Adult Time is making Queensland safer by holding serious repeat offenders accountable, which means fewer people are having their homes broken-into, their livelihoods stolen, and their families harmed.

“These are promising early signs, but we are not taking our foot off the pedal.

"Already we have recruited an extra 1000 police officers that are now serving on the frontline from Cooktown to Coolangatta and beyond.

“While we are seeing crime down and victim numbers down, there is much more to be done to make Queensland safer, and we remain committed to delivering the fresh start we promised.”

Minister for Youth Justice and Victim Support Laura Gerber said the Queensland Government was turning the tide on the Youth Crime Crisis.

“It is early days but crime is down, victim numbers are down and we are delivering new early intervention programs and intensive rehabilitation to continue restoring safety where you live,” Minister Gerber said.

“We are tackling youth crime with Adult Crime, Adult Time to restore consequences for action, as well as early intervention to divert youth before they become serious repeat offenders.”

Commissioner of Police Steve Gollschewski said the latest recruitment advertising campaign highlighted policing is more than a job - it's a career that is both challenging and rewarding.

"We want people from all walks of life answering the call to stand with us, and commit to protecting and supporting the people of Queensland," the Commissioner said.

"Our focus remains on building a strong, diverse, and capable workforce that reflects the communities we serve.”