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Last year’s crime figures for The Gap show 295 offences were recorded in the suburb in the 12 months to 29 July 2026, with theft, property damage and fraud the most common issues.

The data shows 82 offences of other theft, 38 incidents of other property damage and 29 fraud offences. There were also 27 drug offences, 24 unlawful entries and 18 assaults.

Other offences were recorded in smaller numbers across several categories, including unlawful use of a motor vehicle, traffic and related offences, trespassing and vagrancy, good order offences, robberies, weapons offences, other offences against the person, miscellaneous offences, handling stolen goods and one arson offence.

The monthly figures appear to show offending stayed relatively steady through much of spring before easing in January and again towards the end of the reporting period. The charts also show more offences late at night, with 10pm appearing to be the busiest time.

Weekday patterns and after-dark activity

The day-of-week breakdown appears to show higher activity on Tuesdays and Thursdays, while weekends were less affected.

For local residents, that may be worth keeping in mind when securing homes, planning evening travel and staying aware after dark.

Money trap campaign launched in Brisbane

The local figures come as Crime Stoppers Queensland rolled out its Money Trap campaign in Brisbane’s King George Square on 23 July. The six-month awareness push is aimed at stopping organised crime before it starts, with a focus on how people can be drawn in through fake job offers, social media messages and promises of easy money.

Crime Stoppers Queensland CEO David Hansen said organised crime is increasingly using sophisticated tactics to lure ordinary people into what appear to be legitimate opportunities.

“Whether it’s a message on social media, an online job advertisement or someone asking to use your bank account, if it seems too good to be true, it probably is,” Mr Hansen said.

The campaign has a particular focus on international students and temporary visa holders, but Crime Stoppers says the warning applies to everyone.

People are being urged to look out for unsolicited job offers promising easy money, requests to receive or transfer money through a personal bank account, requests to share banking details or allow someone else to use an account, and pressure to act quickly or keep financial arrangements secret.

Anyone with information about suspicious activity can report it anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at crimestoppersqld.com.au.

Published 30-July-2026

Did you know that The Gap is one of the suburbs with the lowest incidence of automobile crime in Brisbane?

A News Corps analysis performed on data gathered by the Queensland police has revealed that automobile crimes have increased in comparison to 2019. Despite the rise of vehicular theft and vehicle break-ins all throughout the city, The Gap has been listed as one of the safest suburbs in all of Brisbane in that department.

However, this doesn’t necessarily mean that The Gap is totally in the clear. Data from the Queensland Police indicate that, from April to May 2020, there were eight reported cases of automobile crime. Vehicles were either stolen entirely, or broken into — and most reported cases of theft occurred because valuables were left lying in plain sight inside the car, all while the car doors were left unlocked.

At The Gap, for instance, there were eight reported cases from April to May 2020, occurring in Eranga Street, where a total of three vehicles were targeted, in Michaela Crescent, Exter Street, Malgoa Street, Granton Place, and Tarlinga Street. Half the vehicles targeted had been left unlocked, which only made committing the crime that much easier for thieves.

These valuables consisted of wallets, money, electronic devices, glasses, sunglasses, and even vehicle registration plates. As a response, the police have increased patrols throughout the area.

Lock it or Lose it

Though cases in The Gap are low, it’s still important to remain vigilant. There’s no harm in taking extra steps to keep it that way. Automobile theft is a serious and recurring issue, and data shows that in 37% of all cases, thieves break into homes to steal car keys — which owners tend to leave lying on a table or a hook close to the entrance.

Also, an estimated 18% of cases happen because drivers inadvertently leave their keys inside their vehicle. With such a tempting invitation, all it takes is a few seconds for a thief to break into the car and drive off.

Photo credit: CC-BY/MIKI Yoshihito/Flickr

In order to dissuade most would-be thieves, police have reminded vehicle owners to keep their car doors locked, their car keys secure. And to never leave valuables inside the car.

Additional measures to ensure security include parking in well-lit areas with your wheels towards the curb when in public. Criminals with tow trucks will have a significantly more difficult time attempting to steal vehicles in more.public areas.

To maximise garage security, car owners must ensure that all windows and doors are closed and locked when in the vehicle or when leaving it. Alarms and other theft prevention devices are also recommended.

Tag: Theft

The Gap Residents Warned as 295 Offences Recorded in Past Year

Weekday patterns and after-dark activity

Money trap campaign launched in Brisbane

Brisbane’s Lowest Number of Vehicle Thefts Found in The Gap