Since 2002 Offences committed in Queensland have been above 280000 offences except in the years of 2007-2010 where they were just under 280000. 2014 is on track to surpass the 280000 mark. 12 months multiplied by 24000 offences = 280000 offences for the year.
Offences committed in 2014
Jan 27128 - Feb 24435 - Mar 27099 - Apr 24405 - May 25501
You will note that the first 5 months of this year that the number of offences committed in each month is in excess of the 24000 mark.
Crime has not gone down. Source - My Police website available from http://mypolice.qld.gov.au/queensland-crime-statistics/
