Hendra has recorded the highest number of unlawful entry offences in Brisbane, with 2,156 incidents reported across the suburb in a single year, placing it at the top of the city’s break-in list.
The figures cover the 12 months to December 1, 2025, based on analysis of publicly available data from the Queensland Police Service Online Crime Map. The data, which tracks offences recorded through the Queensland Police reporting system, shows Hendra recorded more unlawful entries than Upper Mount Gravatt with 1,944, and Brisbane City with 1,934 during the same period.
What the Numbers Show
Unlawful entry offences include incidents involving homes, garages, businesses and other premises entered without permission. Across Brisbane, around 70 per cent of unlawful entry offences in the most recent reporting period were classified as dwellings, meaning residential properties made up the majority of cases.
While Hendra recorded the highest total volume, police data shows incidents are spread across the suburb rather than concentrated in a single street.
Consequently, Queensland Police data shows Hendra recorded 745 unlawful entry offences between 25 February 2025 and 24 February 2026, with 332 of those incidents occurring in the most recent six-month period from 25 August 2025 to 24 February 2026.
Photo Credit: QPS Online Crime Map
Photo Credit: QPS Online Crime Map
The 12-month trend shows activity rising sharply through March, April and May before easing mid-year and then stabilising. In the past six months, offences peaked in September, dipped in October, and rose again toward January before softening slightly in February. Time-of-day data indicates most incidents occurred during evening and late-night hours, particularly between 8:00 p.m. and midnight, while weekday activity was generally higher from Monday through Friday compared with weekends.
Home Security in Focus
Broader reporting linked to the police data indicates many Brisbane homeowners are placing greater emphasis on layered security measures. These include reinforced security screens, sensor lighting, camera systems linked to central hubs and stronger garage protections.
In separate reporting, a Hendra homeowner described upgrading security at a new property after experiencing a break-in at a previous rental. His experience reflects a wider trend of residents prioritising preventative measures.
Police encourage residents to secure doors and windows, lock vehicles, install motion lighting and register CCTV systems where possible. Crime figures can fluctuate from year to year, but the latest data places Hendra at the top of Brisbane’s unlawful entry totals.
Published 25-Feb-2026
