Queensbury Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

February 2024 marked a stark contrast in Queensbury's crime profile, with certain categories spiking despite the area maintaining a crime rate 35.2% below the UK average. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 41.5% of all crimes, a figure that aligns with patterns often seen in built-up areas with dense residential and commercial zones. This category's rate of 1.9 per 1,000 residents is 24% below the UK average, suggesting local factors may be mitigating more severe violent incidents. Property crimes, however, present a different picture: burglary alone surged to 0.8 per 1,000 residents, 167% above the UK average. This anomaly may be linked to Queensbury's proximity to Bradford's retail corridors, which could attract opportunistic offenders during winter months when outdoor activity is limited. The seasonal context of February—a pre-spring lull—typically sees reduced foot traffic in retail areas, yet burglary rates defied this trend, indicating potential vulnerabilities in property security measures. Other theft and vehicle crime both remained below UK averages, though their combined share of total crimes (18.9%) highlights a continued focus on property-related offences. This data underscores the need for targeted awareness campaigns around home security, particularly during periods of reduced visibility and increased indoor activity.

February 2024 witnessed alarming spikes in shoplifting and robbery, both rising by 100% compared to January. These increases, from zero to one incident each, signal a sudden shift in criminal activity that may be tied to the post-Christmas lull and the approach of Valentine's Day, which can drive impulse purchases in local stores. Burglary also rose sharply by 80%, jumping from five to nine incidents, a trend that stands out as the category's rate is 167% above the UK average. This could reflect a combination of seasonal factors and the area's built-up character, where densely packed housing may create opportunities for quick, low-risk break-ins. Conversely, public order offences plummeted by 87.5%, and anti-social behaviour dropped by 83.3%, likely due to the winter's harsh weather discouraging outdoor gatherings. These decreases, while positive, may also be influenced by the area's limited nightlife and the reduced presence of transient populations during colder months. The rate of violence and sexual offences remained 24% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may be attributed to Queensbury's relatively stable community structure and the absence of major nightlife hubs that often correlate with higher rates of such crimes.

Queensbury's crime rate in February 2024 fell to 4.6 per 1,000 residents, a 39.8% decline from the previous month's rate of 7.6 per 1,000. This drop brings the area's monthly exposure to a level where one reported crime occurred for roughly every 218 residents, a figure that translates to a relatively low personal risk compared to national benchmarks. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately two crimes per day, a manageable frequency that contrasts with the UK's broader average of 7.1 per 1,000 residents. However, this overall improvement masks significant disparities in specific crime categories. For instance, burglary's rate of 0.8 per 1,000 residents is 167% above the UK average, highlighting a critical vulnerability that warrants focused attention. Meanwhile, the rate of violence and sexual offences remains lower, at 24% below the UK average, a difference that may be attributed to Queensbury's demographic profile and the absence of high-risk areas typically associated with such crimes. The population context further illustrates that while the absolute number of crimes (53) is modest, the concentration of certain offences—like burglary—suggests that targeted interventions could yield disproportionate benefits in reducing local crime rates.