Crime in Queensbury, Bradford: statistics, rates and trends
1,193 crimes were recorded in Queensbury, Bradford in the 12 months to August 2026, 77.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Queensbury, Bradford at a glance
- Crime trends in Queensbury, Bradford
- Types of crime in Queensbury, Bradford
- Queensbury, Bradford compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Queensbury, Bradford
- What happened after crimes were reported in Queensbury, Bradford
- Demographics of Queensbury, Bradford
- Questions about crime in Queensbury, Bradford
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (546), anti-social behaviour (137) and criminal damage and arson (102) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,932nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Queensbury, Bradford | Bradford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,193 | 72,631 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 77.5 | 128.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 15,397 | 563,605 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Queensbury, Bradford of any year here (1,193 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,193 | 77.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,206 | 78.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,295 | 84.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,566 | 101.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,407 | 91.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,291 | 83.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,359 | 88.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,205 | 78.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,372 | 89.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 78 |
| July 2026 | 97 |
| June 2026 | 107 |
| May 2026 | 89 |
| April 2026 | 119 |
| March 2026 | 106 |
| February 2026 | 113 |
| January 2026 | 109 |
| December 2025 | 92 |
| November 2025 | 89 |
| October 2025 | 107 |
| September 2025 | 87 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (75% below) and drugs (44% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 20 to 32 and other theft rose from 52 to 82, while burglary fell from 61 to 42 and other crime fell from 54 to 40.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 546 | 35.5 | 34.2 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 137 | 8.9 | 15.4 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 102 | 6.6 | 6.7 | +21% |
| Public order | 97 | 6.3 | 6.7 | -1% |
| Other theft | 82 | 5.3 | 6.4 | +58% |
| Vehicle crime | 72 | 4.7 | 5.0 | +4% |
| Burglary | 42 | 2.7 | 3.6 | -31% |
| Other crime | 40 | 2.6 | 2.1 | -26% |
| Shoplifting | 32 | 2.1 | 8.5 | +60% |
| Drugs | 28 | 1.8 | 3.3 | +27% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Queensbury, Bradford.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Queensbury, Bradford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royds | 2,573 | 137.2 | +77% |
| Clayton and Fairweather Green | 2,237 | 114.9 | +48% |
| Great Horton | 2,480 | 126.0 | +63% |
| Thornton and Allerton | 2,256 | 116.5 | +50% |
| Wibsey | 2,093 | 128.0 | +65% |
| Little Horton | 2,893 | 127.6 | +65% |
| Toller | 2,808 | 131.0 | +69% |
| City | 9,967 | 386.4 | +399% |
The 10 locations below account for 23% of the crime recorded in Queensbury, Bradford over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Cooper Mews” (38).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cooper Mews | 38 |
| On or near Granby Street | 33 |
| On or near Moor Street | 30 |
| On or near Albert Street | 28 |
| On or near Cooper Lane | 28 |
| On or near Morpeth Street | 28 |
| On or near Russell Avenue | 25 |
| On or near Highgate Mill Fold | 24 |
| On or near Hillcrest Avenue | 23 |
| On or near Black Myres Close | 21 |
Of the 1,056 crimes in Queensbury, Bradford with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 137 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 447 | 42.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 380 | 36.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 82 | 7.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 35 | 3.3% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 32 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 27 | 2.6% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
Queensbury, Bradford has an estimated population of 15,397 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (8.1%, against 17.1%) and fewer households without a car (18%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Queensbury, Bradford average decile 5.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Queensbury, Bradford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Queensbury, Bradford a safe place to live?
Queensbury, Bradford recorded 77.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,932nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Queensbury, Bradford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 546 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (137).
Is crime in Queensbury, Bradford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Queensbury, Bradford was down 1% on the year before: 1,193 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,206 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Queensbury, Bradford?
About 15,397 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Queensbury, Bradford?
Queensbury, Bradford is policed by West Yorkshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.