Upper MT Gravatt, known for its major shopping and transport hub, has recorded 375 stolen vehicles, with police data placing the suburb among the Queensland areas reporting the highest totals for unlawful use of a motor vehicle.
The figure comes from Queensland Police Service statistics referenced in statewide reporting on trends in vehicle theft.
Police data shows 1,797 victims of unlawful use of a motor vehicle were recorded across Queensland in November 2025, making it one of the highest monthly totals since records began in 2001.
Across the first eleven months of 2025, police recorded 16,805 victims statewide, according to publicly available crime statistics. While the total was slightly lower than the same period in 2024, monthly figures had been rising again since August.
Upper Mount Gravatt’s total stands out because the suburb functions as a major activity centre on Brisbane’s southside, attracting large numbers of visitors, workers and vehicles each day. The suburb is home to one of Brisbane’s largest shopping centres and sits near major transport routes, meaning large volumes of vehicles are parked in the area throughout the day and evening.
Upper Mount Gravatt has also appeared in other police reports connected to broader property crime investigations across South East Queensland, including incidents where stolen vehicles were allegedly used during business break-ins.
Queensland Police record offences such as unlawful use of a motor vehicle based on where the incident occurs, meaning suburb totals reflect the location of the theft rather than where offenders may live.
Police say operations targeting vehicle theft continue across the state as part of broader strategies aimed at reducing property crime and improving community safety.
Published 10-March-2026
