More than 200 offences were recorded in Bardon over the past year, with theft and break-ins making up nearly three-quarters of all reported crime, according to Queensland Police data. It’s a sharp reminder for residents that property crime remains the suburb’s biggest challenge.
Queensland Police Service figures show 208 offences were recorded in Bardon between March 3, 2025 and March 2, 2026. Of those, 78 were classified as “other theft” excluding unlawful entry, while 37 were unlawful entry offences. Together, those two categories alone account for more than half of all reported incidents in the suburb.
Police data also recorded 22 incidents of property damage and 15 cases of unlawful use of a motor vehicle. Assault cases were comparatively low, with nine incidents across the 12-month period. The figures point to a pattern that is heavily centred on opportunistic property offending rather than violence.
Bardon – 208 Offences (3 Mar 2025 – 2 Mar 2026)
| Category | Count | % of 208 |
| Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry) | 78 | 37.5% |
| Unlawful Entry | 37 | 17.8% |
| Other Property Damage | 22 | 10.6% |
| Traffic & Related Offences | 15 | 7.2% |
| Unlawful Use of Motor Vehicle | 15 | 7.2% |
| Assault | 9 | 4.3% |
| Trespassing & Vagrancy | 8 | 3.8% |
| Good Order Offences | 7 | 3.4% |
| Drug Offences | 5 | 2.4% |
| Fraud | 5 | 2.4% |
| Miscellaneous Offences | 3 | 1.4% |
| Handling Stolen Goods | 2 | 1.0% |
| Weapons Act Offences | 1 | 0.5% |
| Other Offences Against the Person | 1 | 0.5% |
Operation Targets Inner-West Theft
The local data comes as police continue a district-wide crackdown on property crime under Operation Xray Steeler, which has been active in the South Brisbane District since October 2025.
As of early March 2026, Queensland Police reported that 1,391 people had been charged with more than 4,072 offences under the operation. Authorities have said the focus has been on repeat property offenders and youth involved in vehicle theft and break-ins across the inner-west.
Earlier police updates identified suburbs including Bardon, Ashgrove and Auchenflower as part of investigations into a string of alleged property and motor vehicle thefts involving teenagers. Police statements at the time said officers were responding to community concerns about stolen cars and unlawful entry offences.
Evening Peak and November Spike
Crime mapping data shows incidents in Bardon are more likely to occur later in the day, with reports peaking around 10 p.m. Sunday and Tuesday recorded the highest number of offences across the week, while November saw a noticeable spike compared with other months.
Queensland Police have repeatedly advised residents in affected areas to secure vehicles, remove keys from sight and lock homes, noting that many offences involve easy access to unsecured property.
While police statistics for the wider Brisbane West region indicate some categories such as assault and drug offences have declined in recent reporting periods, theft-related offences remain persistent. Queensland Statistician’s Office has also identified “other theft” as a significant contributor to overall offending trends across the state in recent years.
The figures reinforce concerns that property crime remains an ongoing issue rather than an isolated spike. Although violent crime remains low in Bardon, the volume of theft-related incidents suggests a continued need for vigilance.
Published 28-Feb-2026
