Preventing crime
Preventing crime is everyone’s responsibility. Here you will find information on what police and communities are doing, and what you can do.
What police are doing
The Queensland Police Service (the police) is the government’s lead agency for crime prevention in Queensland. They work with the community, government agencies and businesses to identify and prevent the causes of crime and anti-social behaviour.
Police programs to help the community
We run many safety and crime prevention activities with the community to reduce criminal and anti-social behaviours, including:
- Drink Rite—promoting responsible attitudes to alcohol consumption and preventing drink driving
- Mental Health Intervention Program—helping to safely resolve mental health crisis situations, and reduce injury to the community and agency staff
- School-based Policing Program—School-based policing and Adopt-a-Cop programs support students and the school community to build positive relationships and contribute to a safe and supportive learning environment
- Police Citizens Youth Club—offering Queensland youth opportunities to participate in sporting, recreation, cultural and welfare programs.
Community groups
Police also provide specific help to community groups. Read about:
- Police Liaison Officers
- Cultural Support Unit
- Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) communities
- Community Supporting Police organisation.
What communities are doing
Neighbourhood Watch
Neighbourhood Watch is an internationally recognised program that reduces neighbourhood crime and increases community safety.
The program’s aim is to protect you and your property, improve your home security, encourage greater awareness and community spirit.
What you can do
To protect yourself from crime, learn how to:
- avoid scams and fraud
- make your home safe
- stay safe in public
- entertain and party safely
- keep your business premises safe
- keep your business operation safe
- protect yourself online
- stay safe while driving
- protect your belongings from theft
- report offences.