Queensbury Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Queensbury's September 2024 crime rate of 6.5 per 1,000 places the area 15.6% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a consistent position for this built-up area within Bradford. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45.3% of all reported incidents, with a rate of 2.9 per 1,000—11% above the UK average. This discrepancy may be influenced by the area's proximity to educational institutions, which can see heightened activity during the academic term. Anti-social behaviour followed with 14.7% of incidents.0 per 1,000 is 15% below the UK average, potentially reflecting community policing efforts or seasonal shifts in public conduct. Public order offences, at 0.5 per 1,000, were 11% below the UK average, a trend that aligns with the transition into autumn, when outdoor gatherings may decrease. The seasonal context of September—marking the return to school and university freshers' week—likely contributes to fluctuations in crime patterns, with increased pedestrian movement and social activity influencing both violent and property crime rates. While property crimes accounted for 25.3% of all incidents, the overall crime mix remains skewed towards violent offences, a characteristic that may be exacerbated by the area's urban density and limited retail spaces compared to larger cities.

The most dramatic month-on-month change occurred in shoplifting, which surged 100% from one incident in August to two in September. This spike, combined with a 100% increase in both robbery and possession of weapons, highlights a sharp shift in crime dynamics. Violent crimes, which accounted for 45.3% of all incidents, remained 11% above the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, a discrepancy that may reflect localised factors such as increased foot traffic during the back-to-school period. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped 59.3% to 11 incidents, a decline that could be linked to the start of the academic term and reduced late-night activity in public spaces. The significant 71% decrease in shoplifting compared to the UK average suggests that retail areas in Queensbury may be benefiting from targeted interventions or seasonal shopper behaviour, though this remains speculative without further data.

Queensbury's September 2024 crime rate of 6.5 per 1,000 represents a 31.2% decrease from August's 9.4 per 1,000. This decline places the area 15.6% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a consistent trend for the built-up area within Bradford. Daily crime statistics reveal an average of two crimes reported each day in September, a figure that, while low, remains relevant for local awareness. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 154 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to population size. With a population of 11,568, this ratio underscores the area's relatively low crime density compared to broader UK benchmarks. The drop from August may reflect seasonal factors, such as the winding down of summer activities and the transition to the academic term, which could influence patterns of public activity and policing focus.