Resources for victims of property crime
A victim’s pathway
If you have experienced property crime in Queensland, we acknowledge that this is a difficult time for you.
Experiencing property crime may make you feel scared, upset and unsure what to do next.
Our office has produced a Victim’s Pathway online resource to help you understand:
- how to report the crime
- what happens after you report the crime (if you choose to report it)
- information about recovering or replacing stolen items
- what support is available
- the different laws which apply to:
- adult offenders (aged 18+)
- child offenders (aged 10 to 17).
This online resource can also be used by people, including family members, friends or services, who are supporting someone who has experienced a property crime.
Types of property crime
Property crime can include:
- breaking into or attempting to break into your house, business or motor vehicle
- stealing or attempting to steal your personal items such as jewellery, clothing, money, phones, computer equipment or motor vehicles
- damaging or attempting to damage your property such as vandalising it or setting it on fire.
Property crime can occur with or without violence. Violence means physical violence as well as threats of violence.
Property offences that occur with violence might be:
- robberies
- home invasions, enter premises with intent, burglary or car-jackings where violence or threats were involved or there was direct contact with the victim during the property offence
- stealing from the person
- domestic and family violence.
Victim rights in property crime
This Victim’s Pathway online resource was produced for anyone who has experienced property crime in Queensland, Australia - adults and children can be victims of property crime.
However, any victim is welcome to read the information – just be aware that laws are different in different states and countries. You might want to use this information as a guide, then ask your support service any questions you may have.
If there was violence, or the property crime was domestic or family violence committed in Queensland, you have rights under the Charter of Victims’ Rights.
You might have other rights if the offence happened in: