Queensbury Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Queensbury's crime profile in January 2024 revealed a combination of trends, with some areas of improvement offset by others. The overall crime rate of 7.6 per 1,000 residents placed the area 2.7% above the UK average, a marginal deviation that suggests localised factors may be influencing crime patterns. Violence and sexual offences dominated the breakdown, accounting for 46.6% of all incidents, a stark contrast to the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This category's 35% above-average rate aligns with the area's characteristics as a built-up zone within a larger urban centre, where higher population density and social interactions may contribute to such offences. Public order and vehicle crime also showed significant deviations from UK averages, with both categories 40–46% above the national figures. These trends may be linked to the area's proximity to transport hubs and its role as a commuter node, factors that could drive incidents related to public spaces and vehicle-related crimes. Seasonally, January's post-holiday period and shorter days likely reduced retail footfall and outdoor activity, which may have indirectly influenced crime patterns, particularly in reducing theft from the person and other outdoor-related offences. However, the sharp rise in 'other crime' and possession of weapons highlights potential gaps in reporting or emerging challenges that require further scrutiny.

January 2024 saw notable decreases in criminal damage and arson, which fell by 50.0% compared to the previous month, likely reflecting seasonal factors such as shorter days and reduced outdoor activity. Conversely, increases in possession of weapons (+100.0%) and other crime (+100.0%) suggest emerging concerns that may require targeted interventions. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 46.6% of all reported crimes, significantly above the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This imbalance between violent and property crimes highlights a shift in the crime mix, with violent offences dominating over property-related incidents. The sharp rise in 'other crime'—a category that includes non-specific offences—raises questions about underreporting or evolving criminal patterns that warrant closer examination.

Queensbury's crime rate in January 2024 rose to 7.6 per 1,000 residents, marking a 10.0% increase from the previous month's 6.9 per 1,000. This places the area slightly above the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 3 crimes per day, a figure that, while localised, provides context for residents assessing risk. Over the course of January, one crime occurred for roughly every 131 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, while not alarmingly high, reflects the persistent nature of localised issues. The population of 11,568 means that even small shifts in crime rates can have measurable impacts on community safety perceptions. This increase contrasts with the previous month's figures, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring of trends, particularly in categories like violence and sexual offences, which saw significant deviations from UK averages.