Queensbury Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Queensbury's crime profile in October 2023, accounting for 41.5% of all reported crimes. With a crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 residents, the area recorded 65 total crimes—30% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This marked contrast with the national figure underscores the area's relatively low exposure to criminal activity, despite the seasonal shift towards darker evenings and Halloween festivities. The dominance of violent crime in the breakdown suggests a combination of local factors, including the presence of community spaces that may foster both social interaction and potential conflict. Property crimes accounted for only 32.3% of incidents, with vehicle crime (13.9%) and public order offences (10.8%) forming the next most significant categories. The seasonal context of October, marked by the clocks going back and shorter daylight hours, may have contributed to the persistence of violent crime. monthly decline from September indicates some degree of fluctuation. Queensbury's position as a built-up area within Bradford likely influences these patterns, with its proximity to urban centres creating unique dynamics compared to more rural or isolated regions. The relatively low levels of anti-social behaviour (69% below UK average) and burglary (41% below) further reinforce the area's distinct crime profile, which appears to balance urban characteristics with a strong emphasis on community safety. These figures, when considered alongside the broader UK context, illustrate a locality that, while not immune to crime, maintains a consistently lower rate than the national average through a combination of local initiatives and environmental factors.

October 2023 saw a sharp 125% increase in vehicle crime, rising from four to nine incidents. This jump, coupled with a 100% rise in drug-related offences, highlights emerging patterns that may reflect changes in local dynamics or policing strategies. Meanwhile, burglary and other crime categories experienced significant declines, with burglary falling by 60% and other crimes dropping by 57.1%. These decreases could indicate the effectiveness of targeted interventions or seasonal factors, such as reduced opportunities for property crime during cooler weather. The breakdown also reveals that violence and sexual offences remained 15% below the UK average, despite a 22.9% reduction from September. This contrast with the UK-wide average for vehicle crime, which was 54% lower than the national figure, suggests that Queensbury's transport infrastructure or parking arrangements may contribute to higher exposure in this category. Residents may find the 30% gap between local and UK crime rates particularly noteworthy, as it positions Queensbury as a comparatively safer area despite the recent spikes in certain offences.

Queensbury's crime rate in October 2023 fell by 10.9% compared to the previous month, dropping from 6.3 to 5.6 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with broader seasonal patterns, as shorter days and cooler weather may reduce opportunities for certain types of crime. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately two crimes reported each day in October, a figure that translates to one crime for every 178 residents over the course of the month. When scaled to the population, this rate underscores a relatively low level of criminal activity compared to the UK average. The drop in violent crime, which fell by 22.9% month-on-month, contrasts with the rise in vehicle crime, illustrating how different factors can influence specific categories. These trends suggest that local conditions, such as increased community engagement during October or changes in policing focus, may play a role in shaping the monthly profile. However, without additional data, it remains unclear whether these shifts are part of a broader trend or isolated fluctuations.