New analysis shows 193 percent increase in victims of assault, sexual offences and robbery under Queensland Labor government

The analysis, based on publicly available data from the Queensland Police Service, appears to show a massive increase in the number of Queenslanders who have been victims of assault, sexual offences and robberies – crimes such as car theft and burglary are not included in the data.

The number of victims of physical violence crimes has increased from 28,369 to 83,276 in the past nine years, the analysis found.

In a statement, Shadow Minister for Police and Public Safety Dan Purdie blamed the state government's “weaker laws” for the shocking increase and promised to ensure there would be fewer victims if the Liberal and National Party won the next election.

“Queensland is the crime capital of the country because of Labor’s watered-down laws,” he claimed.

“There are more victims of crime in Queensland than in New South Wales and Victoria.

“The LNP is committed to ensuring there are fewer victims of crime in Queensland under a future LNP government led by Crisafulli and we have a plan to make that happen. The Labor Party's weaker laws have created Queensland's youth crime crisis and only the LNP will restore safety where you live.”

With less than a month to go before the Queensland election, it is becoming clear that tackling crime will be a key deciding factor in October.

Opinion polls suggest the election could be a disaster for Premier Steven Miles. According to a Resolve Strategic poll, the Labor Party received just 23 percent of the vote in the primary election as voters expressed frustration over the rising cost of living, crime rates and housing shortages.

However, analysts say Labor's strength in Brisbane, where 34 of the city's 42 seats are in the city, and positive preferences among Greens voters in other areas could prevent the LNP from winning a majority.

The state's opposition is aware of this and has been increasing its messaging on crime. Mr Purdie was quick to speak out in favour of the LNP's measures to improve safety in Queensland, including legislation that will require young offenders to serve adult sentences for serious crimes, new early intervention methods and additional rehabilitation measures.

Youth crime is a particularly polarising issue and Shadow Minister for Youth Justice Laura Gerber was quick to join her colleague in accusing the Miles government of causing “chaos” in the state.

“A decade ago, they loudly and proudly watered down the juvenile justice laws, creating a generation of untouchables,” she said.

“That's why we need adult crimes and adult prison sentences. If you choose to commit a crime, you will serve the sentence.

“The Labor Party is in chaos and crisis and nothing will change unless there is a change of government next month. Queensland communities are fed up of living in fear.”