With the price of fuel still sky high, there has been no meaningful change in reported thefts involving fuel, according to Queensland Police Services.
For the period January 1, 2026, to March 18, 2026, QPS reported 33 offences for ‘Shop stealing, unlawfully takeaway goods’, compared to 25 to the same period last year.
For ‘Stealing from other specified buildings (including ATM transactions)’, QPS noted 8004 offences in 2026, against 7946 for the corresponding same period last year.
A QPS spokesperson said crime trends, including fuel theft, can fluctuate over time and can be influenced by a range of contributing factors.
“QPS remains committed to working collaboratively with stakeholders, including local businesses, to implement effective prevention and disruption strategies, whilst also triaging, and when necessary prioritising investigations to hold those responsible, accountable for their actions,” the spokesperson said.
