Check Any Australian Plate for Free
Search our database of reported stolen vehicles across all Australian states. Instant results from police reports and community submissions.
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How It Works
Three simple steps to help recover stolen vehicles across Australia
Report or Search
Report your stolen vehicle in under 60 seconds, or search any plate to check its status against our national database.
Community Tracks
Our network of security operators, dashcam users, and community members actively watch for reported stolen vehicles.
Get Notified
When a sighting is reported, you are notified immediately with the location, time, and details to aid recovery.
Why Stolen Vehicles Australia?
Trusted by vehicle owners, security companies, and communities across the country
Community Powered
Built on thousands of community reports and sightings from everyday Australians who want to help.
Always Free
Plate checks are completely free for all Australians. No registration required to search our database.
Real Time Data
Reports are live within seconds. Cross referenced with police data and community submissions nationwide.
All States Covered
Covering QLD, NSW, VIC, WA, SA, TAS, NT, and ACT with state specific reporting and contacts.
The Scale of Vehicle Theft in Australia
Real statistics from ABS and state police reports
State Coverage
For Business
Real time API access for security companies, car dealerships, insurance providers, and parking operators.
- REST API with JSON, under 100ms latency
- Webhook alerts by region
- Bulk plate lookup
- ANPR and dashcam integration
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about stolen vehicles in Australia
Yes. Plate checks are completely free for all Australians. No registration, no login, no fees. Just enter the plate number and get instant results.
No. This platform supplements an official police report. Always report a stolen vehicle to your state police first. Call 000 in an emergency. Our platform provides additional community driven tracking and visibility.
Immediately. Once you submit a stolen vehicle report, it appears in our database within seconds. Anyone searching that plate will see the stolen status right away.
Do not approach the vehicle or its occupants. Note the location, time, and direction of travel. Submit a sighting report on our platform and call police on 000 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Approximately 54,000 vehicles are stolen annually in Australia, according to ABS data. That is roughly one vehicle every 10 minutes. The national recovery rate sits at around 70%.
The Toyota HiLux is consistently the most stolen vehicle in Australia, followed by the Hyundai i30, Toyota Corolla, and Mazda 3. Utes and popular sedans are targeted most frequently.
NSW has the highest volume of vehicle thefts due to population, while the Northern Territory has the highest per capita rate. Queensland and Victoria also see significant numbers.
Yes. We offer a REST API for real time plate lookups, webhook alerts, and ANPR/dashcam integration. Visit our For Business page for more information on API access and pricing tiers.
Visit the Mark Recovered page and enter your plate number. The vehicle will be removed from the active stolen list immediately.
No. Owner contact details are never displayed publicly. Only the vehicle details (plate, make, model, colour, state) are visible in search results. Your personal information is used only to contact you if a sighting is reported.
Help Protect Your Community
Every report and sighting helps. Whether you have had a vehicle stolen or spotted one on the list, your contribution makes a difference.