Queensbury Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Queensbury, the per-capita crime rate of 7.2 per 1,000 residents in March 2024 translates to a daily risk of encountering roughly 3 crimes across the built-up area. While this rate is 6.5% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, the distribution of crime types reveals a distinct pattern. Violence and sexual offences account for 45.8% of all reported incidents, far exceeding their share in the UK average. This concentration of violent crime may be linked to Queensbury's role as a commuter hub within Bradford, where transient populations and social interactions in public spaces could contribute to higher rates of such offences. Public order incidents—now at 0.7 per 1,000—surge 30% above the UK average, likely influenced by the area's mix of urban and semi-rural characteristics, where community events or housing density might amplify disturbances. Meanwhile, vehicle crime and burglary, though lower than the UK average, remain elevated, due to the presence of older residential stock and limited parking infrastructure. Seasonal factors in March—longer evenings, clock changes, and the transition to spring—may have increased foot traffic in local amenities, contributing to the rise in public order and shoplifting incidents. However, the overall rate remains relatively low compared to other parts of Bradford, suggesting that local policing strategies or community engagement efforts may be mitigating broader risks.

March 2024 saw dramatic month-on-month increases in public order offences, which rose from 1 to 8 (+700%), and shoplifting, which jumped from 1 to 5 (+400%). These spikes suggest a shift in the crime mix, with public order and property crimes now dominating the landscape. Violent crimes, though not increasing in absolute numbers, remain high compared to the UK average—3.3 per 1,000 in Queensbury versus 2.7 per 1,000 nationally, a 24% gap. Meanwhile, burglary rates fell by 22.2% (from 9 to 7), possibly reflecting seasonal changes or local enforcement efforts. For residents, the sharp rise in public order incidents—such as noise disturbances or anti-social behaviour—may be more immediately noticeable in shared spaces like parks or public transport hubs. The 38 violent crimes recorded in March, accounting for nearly half of all reported incidents, underscore the persistent risk in personal safety despite the area's overall lower crime rate compared to the UK.

Queensbury's crime rate in March 2024 (7.2 per 1,000 residents) reflects a 56.6% increase compared to the previous month's rate of 4.6 per 1,000. This rise, though significant, still places the area 6.5% below the UK average. On a daily basis, 3 crimes were reported across the 31 days of March, equating to roughly one incident every 139 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure metric provides context for residents: over the average 30-day period, a resident has a 1-in-139 chance of being directly involved in a reported crime. The population-scaled perspective shows that while the rate has risen, it remains lower than the national average, suggesting that local factors—such as seasonal transitions or community-specific dynamics—may be influencing the current trend. The shift from February to March, with longer evenings and the clocks moving forward, could have contributed to increased visibility of certain crimes, particularly those tied to public spaces.