Police have saturated the streets in Logan as part of a 'week of action' by authorities to promote pride in the city, south of Brisbane.

The idea came about after a summit was held earlier this year to address racial tensions in the area.

In January, riot police had to be brought in when a feud broke out between Aboriginal and Pacific Islander families in Woodridge.

Police say Logan is home to around 215 different ethnicities, 198 cultures and between 52 to 57 nationalities.

Senior Sergeant Mike Pearson, the officer in charge of Logan Central Police, says the week in action initiative is an important step forward for the community.

"What we want is the public to understand that things are happening out here - we are responding to what they've asked for," he said.

Senior Sergeant Pearson says they have focused police patrols particularly around the Woodridge and Logan Central area.

"We've got a lot of police - we've got the Mounted Unit there, we've got the State Traffic Taskforce down, we've got our police doing foot patrols, as well as mobile patrols," he said.

"There's a lot of high visibility."

Senior Sergeant Pearson says the diverse demographic brings with it a range of unique problems.

"Put together with our unemployment statistics down here and just the general social and economic stress, that brings its own issues as well," he said.

Victor Lee, who has owned businesses in Logan Central for more than six years, has welcomed the increased number of police on the beat.

"It is a good idea - they should do that every now and again," he said.

"I've got nothing against the area, but police patrols are always good, I reckon."

Mr Lee has CCTV cameras inside his store, but has still been affected by crime in the past.

"Occasionally yes, but it has been getting better," he said.

'Sense of community'

However, the week of action is not just about cracking down on criminal activity, with Logan City Council also playing a part.

Deputy Mayor Russell Lutton says Council has deliberately focused its maintenance work around Logan Central for the initiative.

"This is what they did following the riots in England - it was an indication of support to the local community," he said.

"It's about showing the community that Council cares.

"Mowing, tree trimming, mulching of gardens, and things like that.

"We've brought that all together for this week so that it's a visual event happening in the streets."

Authorities are planning more programs like the week of action for the future.

Councillor Lutton says fostering a sense of community may help to reduce the number of problems.

"With diversity comes difference and respecting people's differences," he said.

"We've got a great community - from time to time we have those hiccups but everything seems to be going along pretty fine at the moment."