Property crime rates fall on Gold Coast, bucking Queensland-wide trend
ABCThe Gold Coast is experiencing a crime reduction in contrast to soaring figures in the rest of Queensland, according to data released by the state's police service. Key points: Robberies and vehicle thefts have decreased on the Gold Coast, while increasing in other areas of Queensland A criminologist says proactive policing has made a difference in the region Gold Coast police say youth diversionary programs are helping reduce crime The figures showed robberies were down by 18.6 per cent from the same time last year, in contrast to a 10.1 per cent increase across Queensland. "It does appear that the Gold Coast is experiencing a more significant reduction in crime, especially for some of these interpersonal crimes," Dr Ready said. Dr Ready believed the Gold Coast's "third party policing" approach encouraged local businesses in nightclub hotspots to join the crime reduction effort.
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