New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics has detailed the extent of Queensland's crime crisis, as pressure mounts on the Palaszczuk government to do more to keep terrified residents safe.
The Australian Bureau of Statistics revealed closed to 200,000 residents in the Sunshine State had been a victim to crime in 2022, which is a 15 per cent increase on the previous year.
New data reveals the extent of Queensland's"crime crisis," with more than 47,000 break-ins, 18,000 car thefts and 2,700 robberies reported across the state last year, as pressure mounts on the government to do more to keep residents safe. Picture: Getty Images Much has been made of rising youth crime in the region and the professor of criminal justice acknowledged this was a factor, but pointed out young offenders"can't drive these crimes up" on their own.
Much has been made of rising youth crime in the region and the professor of criminal justice acknowledged this was a factor, but pointed out young offenders"can't drive these crimes up" on their own. Picture: Liam Kidston He flagged the issues had been"years in the making" and accused the government of using"band-aid solutions" to cover cracks, adding the problems would only worsen if urgent action was not taken.
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