More than 1500 people have been charged in Logan over the last year as part of a youth crime crackdown.
The Queensland Police Service introduced a “high visibility operation” targeting youth crime hotspots in March last year.
Since then, 1503 people have been charged with around 2426 offences in Logan.
Targeted locations included shopping centres, service stations and residential areas throughout the city.
Police said the “boots on the ground” approach enabled more engagement with local young people.
“Our officers work tirelessly to deter youth crime and we are taking steps in the right direction, but we know this is just the beginning of what will be a long road of persistent efforts,” youth crime acting assistant commissioner Andrew Massingham said.
“Everyone from our Police Liaison officers who engage our multi-cultural and First Nations communities, to general duties patrolling shopping centres and known crime hotspots, and our district crime prevention teams are working hard to assist victims of crime.
“Our frontline does a wonderful job.
“We know high visibility is an important deterrent and it all counts towards ensuring the community feels safe.”
A total of 11,023 people were arrested statewide on 17,791 charges, including drug, weapons, traffic, property crime and bail offences.
More than 4000 of those arrested were juveniles, who are facing 7551 charges.
