Crime in Queensbury, Bradford: statistics, rates and trends
1,210 crimes were recorded in Queensbury, Bradford in the 12 months to July 2026, 78.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Queensbury, Bradford
- Questions about crime in Queensbury, Bradford
- About this data
1,210 crimes were recorded in Queensbury, Bradford in the 12 months to July 2026, 78.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 560 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Queensbury, Bradford has the 1,904th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Queensbury, Bradford | Bradford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,210 | 73,156 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 78.6 | 129.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 15,397 | 563,605 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Queensbury, Bradford was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,582 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,210). Over the whole period it fell 12%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,210 | 78.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,251 | 81.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,259 | 81.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,582 | 102.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,392 | 90.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,306 | 84.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,315 | 85.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,253 | 81.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,379 | 89.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 95 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Queensbury, Bradford over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for other crime.
The largest increases were in other theft (+54%) and shoplifting (+52%). The largest falls were in burglary (-30%) and other crime (-17%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 560 | 36.4 | 1.06 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 138 | 9.0 | 0.58 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 108 | 7.0 | 1.03 | +37% |
| Public order | 96 | 6.2 | 0.94 | -11% |
| Other theft | 80 | 5.2 | 0.81 | +54% |
| Vehicle crime | 65 | 4.2 | 0.86 | -17% |
| Burglary | 43 | 2.8 | 0.79 | -30% |
| Other crime | 43 | 2.8 | 1.32 | -17% |
| Shoplifting | 32 | 2.1 | 0.25 | +52% |
| Drugs | 29 | 1.9 | 0.58 | +38% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.4 | 0.29 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.3 | 0.19 | +150% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.2 | 0.20 | +50% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.16 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Queensbury, Bradford
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Queensbury, Bradford recorded 560 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 46.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Queensbury, Bradford
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Queensbury, Bradford recorded 138 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 11.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Queensbury, Bradford
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Queensbury, Bradford recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Queensbury, Bradford
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Queensbury, Bradford recorded 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Queensbury, Bradford
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Queensbury, Bradford recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 54% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Queensbury, Bradford
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Queensbury, Bradford recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Queensbury, Bradford
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Queensbury, Bradford recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Queensbury, Bradford
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Queensbury, Bradford recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Queensbury, Bradford
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Queensbury, Bradford recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 52% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Queensbury, Bradford
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Queensbury, Bradford recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Queensbury, Bradford
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Queensbury, Bradford recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Queensbury, Bradford
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Queensbury, Bradford recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Queensbury, Bradford
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Queensbury, Bradford recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Queensbury, Bradford
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Queensbury, Bradford recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Queensbury, Bradford, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Queensbury, Bradford.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Queensbury, Bradford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royds | 2,609 | 139.1 | +77% |
| Clayton and Fairweather Green | 2,261 | 116.1 | +48% |
| Great Horton | 2,532 | 128.7 | +64% |
| Thornton and Allerton | 2,275 | 117.4 | +49% |
| Wibsey | 2,023 | 123.7 | +57% |
| Little Horton | 2,956 | 130.4 | +66% |
| Toller | 2,852 | 133.0 | +69% |
| City | 9,880 | 383.0 | +387% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Queensbury, Bradford over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cooper Mews | 37 |
| On or near Granby Street | 31 |
| On or near Cooper Lane | 30 |
| On or near Albert Street | 29 |
| On or near Moor Street | 28 |
| On or near Morpeth Street | 27 |
| On or near Highgate Mill Fold | 26 |
| On or near Russell Avenue | 25 |
| On or near Gothic Street | 22 |
| On or near Hillcrest Avenue | 22 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Queensbury, Bradford over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 462 | 38.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 376 | 31.1% |
| Not recorded | 138 | 11.4% |
| Under investigation | 85 | 7.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 36 | 3.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 31 | 2.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 26 | 2.1% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 1.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 1.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.4% |
Queensbury, Bradford has an estimated population of 15,397. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Queensbury, Bradford sits in decile 5.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Queensbury, Bradford |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.1% |
| Social rented homes | 8.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.4 |
Is Queensbury, Bradford a safe place to live?
Queensbury, Bradford recorded 78.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Queensbury, Bradford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 560 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (138).
Is crime in Queensbury, Bradford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Queensbury, Bradford was down 3% on the year before: 1,210 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,251 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Queensbury, Bradford?
Queensbury, Bradford is policed by West Yorkshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Queensbury, Bradford. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.