Queensbury Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Queensbury's crime rate in January 2025 stood at 6.6 per 1,000 residents, 7.0% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This reflects a continuation of a trend observed in recent months, though the area remains a built-up district within Bradford where urban dynamics shape crime patterns. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 46.1% of all reported incidents, followed by burglary (9.2%) and anti-social behaviour (7.9%). These figures highlight the area's character as a mixed-use urban environment with a significant residential component, where interpersonal conflicts and property-related crimes are more likely to occur. Seasonal factors may have played a role, as January typically sees reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours, which can dampen outdoor crimes but may also contribute to indoor disputes. Anti-social behaviour in Queensbury was 49% below the UK average, suggesting effective local management of nuisance incidents or a lower prevalence of such issues compared to national trends. While the overall rate remains relatively low, the concentration of violent crimes raises questions about community safety initiatives and policing priorities in the area. The data also highlights a stark contrast in crime types: whereas the UK average for burglary is 0.3 per 1,000, Queensbury recorded 0.6 per 1,000, indicating a localised challenge in securing properties. These findings underscore the need for targeted interventions while acknowledging the area's generally safer profile compared to the broader UK context. The interplay between urban density and crime type distribution in Queensbury suggests that community engagement strategies may be particularly impactful in addressing violent crimes, given their disproportionate share of incidents. Localised factors such as the presence of key infrastructure, public spaces, and demographic characteristics likely influence these patterns, though further analysis would be required to confirm specific correlations.

January 2025 saw notable decreases in public order offences (-50.0%) and criminal damage and arson (-40.0%), suggesting a reduction in disruptive incidents and property vandalism. This aligns with the post-holiday period, where seasonal transitions and reduced foot traffic in retail areas may contribute to lower outdoor crime. Conversely, drug-related crimes surged by 100.0%, with theft from the person and possession of weapons also doubling from the previous month. These increases, though small in absolute numbers, warrant attention given their potential implications for community safety. The breakdown of crime types reveals a complex picture: while violence and sexual offences remain high (20% above the UK average), anti-social behaviour was 49% below the national average, indicating effective local management of nuisance incidents. Burglary in Queensbury (0.6 per 1,000) is 100% above the UK average (0.3 per 1,000), highlighting a localised challenge in property crime prevention. The sharp rise in drug-related crimes, despite a general decline in other categories, may reflect shifts in local dynamics such as increased illicit activity or changes in policing focus. Residents may find the 49% reduction in anti-social behaviour particularly noteworthy, as it suggests successful measures in addressing public order issues. The contrast between property crime trends and violent crime prevalence underscores the need for tailored strategies, with property crime interventions requiring urgent attention given their elevated rates compared to national benchmarks.

Queensbury's crime rate in January 2025 (6.6 per 1,000) represents a 6.1% decrease from the previous month's rate of 7.0 per 1,000, indicating a modest but measurable improvement in overall safety. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 152 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure to crime for local residents. Daily crime counts averaged approximately 2 incidents per day, a locally specific metric that does not directly compare to UK-wide daily figures but provides a tangible sense of the pace at which incidents occur in Queensbury. When viewed through the lens of population size (11,568 residents), the 76 total crimes reported in January equate to a rate that is 7.0% below the UK average, reinforcing the area's relatively safer profile compared to the broader UK context. This decline from the previous month aligns with typical seasonal patterns, as January's reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours may contribute to lower outdoor crime but could also lead to increased indoor disputes. The population-scaled perspective reveals that, despite the overall rate being lower than the UK average, specific categories like burglary and violence remain elevated, suggesting that targeted interventions may be necessary to address these disparities. The 49% reduction in anti-social behaviour compared to the UK average highlights a potential success in local policing or community initiatives, though this must be balanced against the need to address higher-than-average rates in other categories. Residents may find the monthly exposure figure (1 in 152) useful in understanding the frequency of incidents relative to their local population, even as broader national comparisons provide context for the area's overall safety.