Crime Rate in Idle and Thackley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Idle and Thackley

The total recorded crimes in Idle and Thackley, Bradford, UK in July 2025 are around 160 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Idle and Thackley crime rate of 4.77 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 Idle and Thackley, encompassing approximately 33,528 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (64) incidents (30.61% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (52.38% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (15) incidents (7.14% increase)
Idle and Thackley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Applehaigh Close with total crimes: 8
  • Tinkler Stile with total crimes: 6
  • Northwood Crescent with total crimes: 6

How safe is Idle and Thackley?

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

  • Relative to Bradford:

    • In 2024, Idle and Thackley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bradford average, with 2235 crimes compared to 2854.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Idle and Thackley recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 29 other areas in the Bradford.

    • In 2023, Idle and Thackley had fewer crimes than the Bradford average, with 2,282 crimes compared to 2,771. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Idle and Thackley recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 29 other areas in the Bradford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Idle and Thackley Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Idle and Thackley has recorded 160 crimes with crime rate of 4.77 ranking 21th out of 29 in the Bradford, UK

In 2024, the total Idle and Thackley crimes were 2,235. The crime rate of Idle and Thackley in 2024 was 66.66 (year) or 5.55 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Bradford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Idle and Thackley were around 2,282 crimes with yearly crime rate of 68.06 (year) or 5.67 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Bradford.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Idle and Thackley)CrimesRank (Idle and Thackley)CrimesRank (Idle and Thackley)
City1,065 113,143 112,778 1
Tong434 25,234 24,972 2
Bowling and Barkerend385 44,272 44,516 3
Keighley Central401 34,513 34,142 4
Little Horton325 63,444 63,466 5
Manningham356 53,847 53,401 6
Eccleshill280 73,428 73,160 7
Royds258 92,992 83,135 8
Toller258 82,838 112,802 11
Bradford Moor216 112,923 92,910 9
Great Horton215 122,736 122,845 10
Shipley187 182,847 102,266 20
Thornton and Allerton228 102,425 162,375 15
Keighley West201 142,668 142,573 12
Windhill and Wrose202 132,672 132,544 13
Bolton and Undercliffe188 172,510 152,462 14
Wyke193 152,421 172,286 18
Wibsey154 222,417 182,359 16
Clayton and Fairweather Green191 162,267 192,347 17
Keighley East182 192,016 221,831 22
Heaton176 202,083 212,119 21
Bingley137 231,553 231,501 23
Queensbury111 271,369 261,444 24
Bingley Rural135 241,527 241,407 25
Baildon132 251,393 251,335 26
Craven122 261,212 271,146 27
Ilkley97 281,072 281,134 28
Worth Valley90 291,019 291,085 29
Wharfedale58 30556 30515 30

Idle and Thackley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 64 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (49 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (66 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (52 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (44 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 56 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (76 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 57 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (69 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (62 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (35 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (73 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 720 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202564
June 202549
May 202566
April 202552
March 202544
February 202556
January 202576
December 202457
November 202452
October 202469
September 202462
August 202473

A total of 153 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202514
May 202511
April 202514
March 202519
February 20255
January 20258
December 202413
November 202413
October 202414
September 202415
August 202412

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 272 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202521
May 202530
April 202525
March 202523
February 20258
January 202514
December 202413
November 202421
October 202429
September 202435
August 202421

A total of 100 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20258
May 202511
April 202521
March 20259
February 20254
January 20259
December 20247
November 20246
October 20242
September 20248
August 202410

A total of 178 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202514
May 202529
April 202522
March 202516
February 202513
January 20254
December 202413
November 20249
October 202421
September 202420
August 20245

A total of 137 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202514
May 202514
April 202516
March 202513
February 202511
January 202515
December 20249
November 20247
October 20246
September 20248
August 202414

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20253
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 121 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20254
May 202520
April 202513
March 20259
February 20255
January 20254
December 20247
November 202410
October 202415
September 202414
August 202412

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
December 20242
October 20244
August 20242

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202510
May 20258
April 20257
March 20256
February 20253
January 20257
December 20242
November 20245
October 20245
September 20244
August 202412

A total of 51 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20257
April 20254
March 20256
February 20253
January 202510
December 20244
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20252
November 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Idle and Thackley in July 2025

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

1. Applehaigh Close (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Tinkler Stile (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
3. Northwood Crescent (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
4. Idlethorp Way (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Esholt Lane (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Christophers Court (Map)
Total5
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
7. Myers Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Stanley Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
9. Park Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
10. Weavers Croft (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1

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