August 2, 2023
Queenslanders are now twice as likely than NSW residents to be robbed or have their homes broken into – and nearly three times as likely to have their car stolen – according to data released this week by the State Opposition.
The figures show almost 200,000 Queenslanders became a victim of thefts, robberies and break-ins last year:
- 18,195 Queenslanders had their car stolen, up 25 per cent
- 47,277 Queenslanders had their home or business broken into, up 21.5 per cent
- 126,394 Queenslanders were victims of theft, up 12.5 per cent
“Queenslanders feel less safe today than a year ago and most believe the State Government’s laws just aren’t working,” Opposition Leader David Crisafulli said.
“Weaker laws and fewer police have created a generation of untouchables who know their rights are greater than the rights of their victims.
“Under the LNP, a Victims’ Commissioner would be appointed to support victims and (the) Queensland Sentencing Advisory Council would include members who are victims of crime.
“The LNP would also provide victims with replacement driver licences and number plates without financial penalty, to help reduce the cost of crime to Queenslanders.”
Shadow Police Minister Dale Last said families were worried about where to hide their car keys and how to keep their children safe.
“Until we create consequences for actions, remove detention as a last resort and deliver gold standard early intervention, we won’t break the cycle of crime,” Mr Last said.
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Australian Bureau of Statistics figures, as supplied by LNP:
| –2022 | NSW | VIC | QLD | SA | WA | TAS |
| –Robbery | 2087 | 2281 | 2759 | 496 | 1236 | 194 |
| –Unlawful entry | 30,934 | 30,840 | 47,277 | 9543 | 22,059 | 2491 |
| –Motor vehicle theft | 9909 | 12,917 | 18,195 | 3609 | 6718 | 1501 |
| –Other theft | 103,714 | 107,970 | 126,394 | 44,228 | 71,852 | 7727 |
| – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| –Population (million) | 8.24 | 6.70 | 5.38 | 1.83 | 2.83 | 0.57 |
| – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| –Per million people | NSW | VIC | QLD | SA | WA | TAS |
| –Robbery | 253 | 340 | 513 | 270 | 437 | 339 |
| –Unlawful entry | 3755 | 4600 | 8790 | 5203 | 7808 | 4358 |
| –Motor vehicle theft | 1203 | 1927 | 3383 | 1968 | 2378 | 2626 |
| –Other theft | 12,588 | 16,105 | 23,501 | 24,112 | 25,433 | 13,518 |
| –Comparison Of Years | ||||||
| –Robbery | NSW | VIC | QLD | SA | WA | TAS |
| –2021 | 2031 | 2381 | 2483 | 530 | 1191 | 121 |
| –2022 | 2087 | 2281 | 2759 | 496 | 1236 | 194 |
| –Change (%) | 2.8% | -4.2% | 11.1% | -6.4% | 3.8% | 60.3% |
| –Unlawful Entry | NSW | VIC | QLD | SA | WA | TAS |
| –2021 | 28,200 | 29,716 | 38,909 | 10,717 | 22,408 | 2488 |
| –2022 | 30,934 | 30,840 | 47,277 | 9543 | 22,059 | 2491 |
| –Change (%) | 9.7% | 3.8% | 21.5% | -11.0% | -1.6% | 0.1% |
| –Stolen Cars | NSW | VIC | QLD | SA | WA | TAS |
| –2021 | 9917 | 12,132 | 14,510 | 3412 | 6577 | 1205 |
| –2022 | 9909 | 12,917 | 18,195 | 3609 | 6718 | 1501 |
| –Change (%) | -0.1% | 6.5% | 25.4% | 5.8% | 2.1% | 24.6% |
| –Other Theft | NSW | VIC | QLD | SA | WA | TAS |
| –2021 | 94,722 | 106,776 | 112,379 | 41,905 | 65,857 | 6605 |
| –2022 | 103,714 | 107,970 | 126,394 | 44,228 | 71,852 | 7727 |
| –Change (%) | 9.5% | 1.1% | 12.5% | 5.5% | 9.1% | 17.0% |
