Crime Rate in Queensbury: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Queensbury

The total recorded crimes in Queensbury, Bradford, UK in May 2025 are around 140 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Queensbury crime rate of 1.67 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Queensbury, encompassing approximately 83,683 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (73) incidents (35.19% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (72.73% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
Queensbury Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Cooper Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Russell Road with total crimes: 6
  • Western Place with total crimes: 5

How safe is Queensbury?

To understand the safety of Queensbury, we need to analyze Queensbury crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Bradford:

    • In 2024, Queensbury demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bradford average, with 1369 crimes compared to 2854.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Queensbury recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 29 other areas in the Bradford.

    • In 2023, Queensbury had fewer crimes than the Bradford average, with 1,444 crimes compared to 2,771. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Queensbury recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 29 other areas in the Bradford.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bradford, Queensbury has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Queensbury Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Queensbury has recorded 140 crimes with crime rate of 1.67 ranking 24th out of 29 in the Bradford, UK

In 2024, the total Queensbury crimes were 1,369. The crime rate of Queensbury in 2024 was 20.21 (year) or 1.68 (month) ranking it 26 dangerous area in the Bradford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Queensbury were around 1,444 crimes with yearly crime rate of 25.87 (year) or 2.16 (month) ranking 24 most dangerous area in the Bradford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Queensbury)CrimesRank (Queensbury)CrimesRank (Queensbury)
City1,012 113,143 112,778 1
Tong366 35,234 24,972 2
Bowling and Barkerend401 24,272 44,516 3
Keighley Central329 54,513 34,142 4
Manningham348 43,847 53,401 6
Little Horton250 83,444 63,466 5
Toller266 62,838 112,802 11
Eccleshill265 73,428 73,160 7
Royds249 92,992 83,135 8
Bradford Moor210 142,923 92,910 9
Great Horton210 132,736 122,845 10
Shipley227 112,847 102,266 20
Keighley West230 102,668 142,573 12
Windhill and Wrose222 122,672 132,544 13
Bolton and Undercliffe135 252,510 152,462 14
Thornton and Allerton191 172,425 162,375 15
Clayton and Fairweather Green205 152,267 192,347 17
Wibsey178 182,417 182,359 16
Idle and Thackley204 162,235 202,282 19
Wyke149 212,421 172,286 18
Heaton160 192,083 212,119 21
Bingley156 201,553 231,501 23
Keighley East148 222,016 221,831 22
Bingley Rural143 231,527 241,407 25
Baildon131 261,393 251,335 26
Craven116 271,212 271,146 27
Ilkley68 291,072 281,134 28
Worth Valley111 281,019 291,085 29
Wharfedale31 30556 30515 30

Queensbury Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (73 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (54 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (45 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (47 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (68 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (118 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (54 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20247
November 20241
October 20246
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
February 20253
January 20255
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
September 20244
August 20243
July 20248
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 722 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 55.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202573
April 202554
March 202545
February 202550
January 202547
December 202449
November 202429
October 202440
September 202449
August 202468
July 202446
June 2024118
May 202454

A total of 121 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20258
March 20255
February 20256
January 20257
December 202411
November 202410
October 20248
September 20247
August 202413
July 202410
June 202414
May 202411

A total of 91 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20254
March 202510
February 20256
January 20259
December 20246
November 20242
October 20242
September 20249
August 20249
July 20249
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 97 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20259
March 20259
February 20256
January 20254
December 20245
November 20247
October 20246
September 20245
August 20246
July 20248
June 202420
May 20248

A total of 183 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202511
March 202513
February 20252
January 20257
December 20246
November 202410
October 202412
September 202412
August 202429
July 202420
June 202422
May 202420

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20255
February 20254
January 20259
December 20246
November 20245
October 20245
September 20245
August 20245
July 20248
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
June 20242

High Crime Locations Queensbury in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Queensbury postcode area is presented below.

1. Cooper Lane (Map)
Total6
Other crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Russell Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Western Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
4. Shibden Head Lane (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Other crime1
5. Woodlark Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
6. Thorn Drive (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
7. Oxford Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
8. Russell Avenue (Map)
Total4
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Chelker Close (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Cambridge Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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