Queensbury Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Queensbury's overall crime rate in December 2025 stood at 6.3 per 1,000 residents, marking a 10% reduction compared to the UK average of 7.0. This performance places the built-up area within Bradford among the safer urban pockets in the country, though specific crime patterns reveal a complex picture. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 37% of all reported incidents, making them the most prevalent category. However, this rate of 2.3 per 1,000 is 11% below the UK average, possibly reflecting the area's compact nature and limited nightlife compared to larger cities. The second most common category, criminal damage and arson, stood at 1.0 per 1,000 – a figure 92% above the UK average – suggesting particular vulnerabilities in certain properties or public spaces. Vehicle crime, at 1.0 per 1,000, also exceeded the UK rate by 170%, likely tied to seasonal factors like increased car usage during Christmas shopping or vehicle idling in cold weather. The area's crime profile during December appears shaped by both the urban environment and the season's unique pressures. Darker evenings and holiday-related absences from homes may have contributed to the rise in property crimes, while the drop in violent incidents could reflect reduced social interactions during the festive season. These patterns align with broader observations in similar urban areas, where crime tends to shift from interpersonal violence to property-focused offences during winter months.

December 2025 saw a dramatic 300% increase in criminal damage and arson, jumping from 3 to 12 incidents. This surge, far exceeding the UK average by 92%, contrasts sharply with a 41.3% drop in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 46 to 27 cases. The sharp decline in violent crime may be linked to holiday-related factors such as reduced public gatherings or increased police visibility during peak shopping periods. Meanwhile, vehicle crime rose 120% to 11 incidents, a figure 170% above the UK average, likely reflecting seasonal patterns in car-related thefts during the festive season. Other theft also doubled, reaching 9 cases, which is 54% above the UK rate. These shifts in crime mix suggest a seasonal reallocation of criminal activity from interpersonal violence to property-focused offences, a trend consistent with other urban areas during the winter months.

Queensbury's crime rate in December 2025 fell to 6.3 per 1,000 residents, a 5.3% decrease from the previous month's 6.7. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns observed in similar urban areas during the winter holidays, where reduced foot traffic in certain zones may lower opportunities for some crimes. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 2 crimes per day across 31 days, a figure that contextualises the rate as relatively low compared to larger cities. Over the course of the month, 1 reported crime occurred for roughly every 158 residents, a statistic that highlights the rarity of incidents in this built-up area of Bradford. When scaled to the population of 11,568, this monthly exposure rate suggests that the majority of residents are unlikely to experience crime directly, though targeted areas like commercial districts may see higher concentrations. The population context also means that even small increases in specific crime types can have outsized impacts on local perceptions of safety.