Tune into your surroundings

With warm weather and the ability to move around more freely again, Queenslanders are making the most of summer. 

While we are getting outdoors more and more, so too are opportunistic offenders.

During the warmer months, police generally see an increase in opportunities for robbery and assault offences while people are out and about exercising and travelling to and from work or school.

We want to work with you to prevent crime and maximise community safety.

We encourage you to tune into your surroundings and stay safe.

 Here are a few key safety tips to keep in mind next time you’re out

 

• Look up and put your phone down; be aware of what is happening around you.

 

• Wear your bags securely on your body; keep your valuables safe and out of sight.

 

• Trust and act on your instincts.

 

There are a number of further actions you can take to stay safe when it comes to your surroundings, your valuables and your phone.

Click on the images below to learn more.

Police take all reports of criminal behaviour seriously and we urge anyone who has experienced threats, assault or robbery while at home or out and about to make a report.

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call Triple Zero (000). 

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.