Queensland Sees Surge in Home Break-ins, Resulting in $6 Million in Stolen Property

Queensland had a surge in home break-ins in 2023, resulting in $6 million (US$3.94 million) worth of stolen property, amid crime rates doubling in some postcodes compared to previous years. Townsville, inner Brisbane, and the city’s southside saw the most home break-ins, with 208 claims, an 18 percent increase from the previous year, the Royal Automobile Club of Queensland (RACQ)’s insurance data showed.  In the Wide Bay region, home theft claims doubled from the 40 recorded previously to 81. RACQ Insurance’s Trent Sayers said the company’s 1,327 claims across Queensland in 2023 signify a concerning five percent uptick in home theft incidents. “More thefts occurred on weekdays than any other day of the week, with Monday being the most popular day for theft,” he said. ...