New data analysis reveals the top Brisbane suburbs for unlawful entry offences.
Brisbane homebuyers are adding security cameras and garage door locks to their property wish lists alongside butler’s pantries and saunas, as a new report reveals break-ins have shot by more than 30 per cent in some river city pockets.
Analysis of Queensland Police crime data by Titan Shutters showed Brisbane unlawful entry offences numbered in the thousands in Brisbane’s worst-hit suburbs.
Hendra recorded the highest number of unlawful entry offences, at 2156, in the 12 months to December 1, 2025.
Upper Mount Gravatt was in second place with 1944 offences, follow by Brisbane City with 1934 offences.
The report noted Brisbane City was the only suburb where there were more unlawful entries into non-residential properties than homes, reflecting the different risk profile of CBD environments compared to suburban areas
“In the most recent 12-month period, around 70 per cent of unlawful entry incidents were classified under dwelling categories, compared with shop and other property types combined,” the report said.
“This highlights that unlawful entry and property-related incidents remain a key concern for homeowners, rather than businesses alone.”
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Home security features such as security cameras are proving popular with Brisbane buyers. Picture: Liam Kidston
Across a three-year period, Coorparoo saw the greatest increase in break-ins, up 39.29 per cent to a total of 738.
In the same time, offences increased 36.69 per cent in The Gap, 34.28 per cent in Carina and 30.44 per cent in Boondall.
Titan Shutters CEO, David Spottiswood said the data reflected a shift in how homeowners were approaching security decisions.
“What stands out in this data is that even when year-on-year offence numbers ease, the longer-term trend in many suburbs continues to move upward,” he said.
“For homeowners, this highlights the importance of looking beyond short-term fluctuations and considering security solutions that provide ongoing protection for residential properties.”
Zoran Solano, co-founder of Hot Property Buyers Agency, said Brisbane homebuyers were more aware than ever about crime rates and home security.
“That’s definitely something on top of people’s minds when buying,” he said.
“We often find investors are referencing crime mapping in the initial stages of a property search.
“When it comes owner occupiers, definitely it’s a conversation that we’re having as we’re walking through a home.
“Post-purchase, we’re putting clients in touch with our electrician to add security lights and cameras.”
Hot Property Buyers Agency co-founder, Zoran Solano. Picture: Supplied
Mr Solano said buyers were looking for or adding features from sensor lights, garage door bolts and mesh security screens, through to alarms, security cameras and secure front fencing.
“One area where this is very prevalent is where knockdown-rebuilds are occurring,” he said.
“These are in gentrifying areas that were historically lower socio-economic areas.
“We’re finding in these knockdown-rebuilds, people are adding multiple layers of security measures like front fences with intercoms, security mesh rather than diamond grill and extra layers of security for car accommodation.
“While in some more affluent areas, I’m seeing neighbourhoods getting together and paying for a night-time security patrol.”
Mr Solano said security-conscious buyers were even rejecting traditional Queenslander homes due to concerns.
“It’s often harder to secure these properties because of features like casement windows,” he said.
“People are choosing not to buy Queenslanders or they’re making changes like swapping casement windows for aluminium sliders, which are not as atheistically pleasing, but they address security and maintenance concerns.”
Some buyers are avoiding traditional Queenslanders due to security concerns. Picture: AAP Image/Darren England
Top 10 Brisbane suburbs by total unlawful entry offences – 12 months to Dec 1, 2025
| RANK | SUBURB | TOTAL OFFENCES |
| 1 | Hendra | 2,156 |
| 2 | Upper Mount Gravatt | 1,944 |
| 3 | Brisbane City | 1,934 |
| 4 | Fortitude Valley | 1,563 |
| 5 | Inala | 1,521 |
| 6 | West End | 1,508 |
| 7 | Dutton Park | 1,418 |
| 8 | Stafford | 1,292 |
| 9 | Boondall | 1,241 |
| 10 | Indooroopilly | 1,206 |
(SOURCE: Analysis of Queensland Police crime data by Titan Shutters)
Top 10 fastest-rising Brisbane suburbs for unlawful entry offences over 3 years
| Rank | Suburb | 3-year % change |
| 1 | Coorparoo | 39.29% |
| 2 | The Gap | 36.69% |
| 3 | Carina | 34.28% |
| 4 | Boondall | 30.44% |
| 5 | Inala | 26.27% |
| 6 | West End | 26.21% |
| 7 | Dutton Park | 24.55% |
| 8 | Holland Park | 20.31% |
| 9 | Wynnum | 20.02% |
| 10 | Calamvale | 18.45% |
(SOURCE: Analysis of Queensland Police crime data by Titan Shutters)
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