The Queensland Government is continuing its efforts to restore safety to Queensland, with more than 20 deployments of the State Flying Squad into crime hotspots in the first three months of the year.

A quarterly snapshot of police efforts to turn the tide on youth crime reveals Police made more than 4,235 arrests of youth in the first three months of the year, laying 18,028 charges.

112 deadly weapons were seized as part of Jack’s Law in January to March, through 12,378 wandings.

Police statistics also reveal during the first quarter of 2025, break-ins were down 12% on the previous year and stolen cars down 9% on the previous year.

The Queensland Government introduced significant amendments in Parliament last month to make Jack’s Law permanent and expand police wanding powers.

The Queensland Government committed $32.4 million in funding over five years to the new State Flying Squad – making it the largest rapid response unit in Queensland Police history.

Since being established by the Queensland Government, the State Flying Squad has deployed to Ipswich, Gladstone, Townsville, Acacia Ridge, Murgon, Redcliffe, Boondall, Maryborough, Rockhampton, Toowoomba, Saint George, Dutton Park, Goondiwindi, Logan, Mount Isa and Cairns, in both overt and covert operations to tackle crime.

Premier David Crisafulli said Queenslanders had been crying out for a police crackdown, and the Government was delivering.

“Stronger laws, more police, early intervention and rehabilitation are all part of the fresh start for a safer Queensland,” Premier Crisafulli said.

Minister for Police and Emergency Services Dan Purdie said the Queensland Government was delivering on its commitment to restore safety where you live.

“Queenslanders deserve safety and police deserve support, and we are delivering on both,” Minister Purdie said.

“Armed with our Making Queensland Safer Laws, police have removed thousands of criminals from our streets in the first quarter of this year alone, and we are just getting started.”