PLANS adopted to make Queensland safer are delivering positive early results, with a crime report card showing nearly 3000 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 last year, 2986 youths have been charged with 14,060 offences under Adult Crime, Adult Time laws, including more than 4322 charges for stolen cars, 4964 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 to September 2025, per capita, compared to the same time the previous year.

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.

A new police recruitment campaign was launched this week to help deliver 1600 new police recruits, to help restore safety in communities.

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

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

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli and Minister for Youth Justice and Victim Support, Laura Gerber, announce the new figures at a media conference on Tuesday.

“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 Crisafulli Government was turning the tide.

“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,” Ms 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,” Mr Gollschewski said.

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