Qld Police Unveil 2023/24 Crime Stats

Queensland Police Service (QPS) has released the latest crime statistics for the 2023/24 financial year.

Data reveals a reduction in the rate of youth offences by 6.7% when compared to the 2022/23 financial year.

While the total number of unique youth offenders has reduced by 2% since last financial year and by 18% since 2012/13.

These annual statistics are underscored by a 9% statewide decrease in the number of unlawful entry offences committed by youth offenders and by a 9% statewide decrease in the number of unlawful use of a motor vehicle offences committed by youth offenders.

The statistics also show that the rate of all offences, inclusive of domestic violence flagged offences, by all offenders decreased by 0.1%.

Significantly, the rate of all offences, except domestic violence flagged offences, by all offenders decreased by 1.9%.

As a proportion of total offence rates, Domestic Violence offences continue to grow.

For example, in relation to assault offences, in 2019-2020 Domestic Violence accounted for 24.4% of total assault offences, while in 2023-2024 it accounted for 56.9% of total assault offences.

It demonstrates the scale of domestic violence offending and how important it is that everyone in the community works together to stamp out this scourge on society.

The fact is that even one instance of offending is of concern, and that is why police will never relent in targeting those who cause harm in the community.

New figures also reveal the extent of police 'surge operations' across the state.

Operation Whiskey Legion (OWL) is highly visible and overtly recognisable in each area of operation, focusing on offences impacting community safety.

OWL deploys across the State, delivering a multi-discipline, surge capacity to target high-volume, high-harm crime hotspots.

1. As at 30 June 2024, Operation Whiskey Legion has deployed to seven police districts including Logan, Ipswich, Gold Coast, South Brisbane, Moreton, Mackay-Whitsunday, and North Brisbane.

These operations aim to stop crime by holding offenders to account, stop re-offending, implement contemporary prevention initiatives and inform and support victims.

Operation Whiskey Legion is a significant, protracted operation that works alongside Taskforce Guardian and Operation Whiskey Unison.

During these deployments, up to 30 June 2024, there has been 2,072 adult offenders and 441 juvenile offenders charged with 6,225 offences.

Queensland Police Service Commissioner Steve Gollschewski said his priority is keeping the community safe and helping them feel safe

"The QPS will continue to adapt our approaches to respond to crime in Queensland," Commissioner Gollschewski said.

"I acknowledge the significant impact of domestic and family violence and the corresponding affect it has on overall criminal offences committed in our community.

"We will continue to target high harm offending in the community through specific deployments such as Operation Whiskey Legion and Taskforce Guardian."

Summary of statistics:

1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024 compared to 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023 [NOTE: all figures are rates per 100,000 persons]

Juvenile offences including DFV offending

For the reporting period 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024 compared to 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023:

• The total offences rate decreased by 6.7%
• The rate of offences against the person increased by 4.8%
• The rate of offences against property decreased by 7.8%
• The rate of other offences decreased by 9.5%

All offences (adult and juvenile) including DFV offending

For the reporting period 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024 compared to 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023:

• The total offences rate decreased by 0.1%
• The rate of offences against the person increased by 4.8%
• The rate of offences against property decreased by 1.8%
• The rate of other offences increased by 0.2%

All Offences (adult and juvenile) excluding DFV offending

For the reporting period 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024 compared to 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023:

• The total offences rate decreased by 1.9%
• The rate of offences against the person increased by 2.4%
• The rate of offences against property decreased by 2.2%
• The rate of other offences decreased by 2.5%

OWL deployment resourcing data:

• Logan & Ipswich Districts – 149 officers were deployed.
• Gold Coast District – 263 officers were deployed.

• South Brisbane District – 380 officers were deployed.

• Moreton District – 194 officers were deployed.

• Mackay Whitsunday District – 138 officers were deployed.

North Brisbane District – 458 officers were deployed.