Victoria drives rise in Australia's motor vehicle theft claims

By Jake Nathanoel Dellosa | 05 Jun 2026

The Australian state of Victoria has recorded a surge in motor vehicle theft claims, countering the national trend as every other major state has seen declines. The Insurance Council of Australia, citing data from the Insurance Statistics Australia, said Victoria's theft claims rose 25 percent between 2024 and 2025, while incurred costs jumped 37% to A$243m ($173.2m) across more than 12,500 claims. The state's total losses exceeded the combined value of theft claims in Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia, and Western Australia.

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