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 May 2025 are around 204 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Idle and Thackley crime rate of 6.08 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (66) incidents (26.92% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (29) incidents (31.82% increase)
Idle and Thackley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stanley Street with total crimes: 8
  • Weavers Croft with total crimes: 7
  • Haigh Beck View with total crimes: 5

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 May 2025 the Idle and Thackley has recorded 204 crimes with crime rate of 6.08 ranking 16th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Idle and Thackley)CrimesRank (Idle and Thackley)CrimesRank (Idle and Thackley)
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
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
Queensbury140 241,369 261,444 24
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

Idle and Thackley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 74 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (166 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (64 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (86 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20256
February 20253
January 202510
December 20244
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243
July 20246
June 202422
May 202410

A total of 168 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202513
March 20259
February 20255
January 20254
December 20247
November 202410
October 202415
September 202414
August 202412
July 202411
June 202438
May 202410

A total of 178 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202516
March 202513
February 202511
January 202515
December 20249
November 20247
October 20246
September 20248
August 202414
July 202413
June 202438
May 202414

A total of 933 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 71.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 166 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202566
April 202552
March 202544
February 202556
January 202576
December 202457
November 202452
October 202469
September 202462
August 202473
July 202474
June 2024166
May 202486

A total of 212 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202514
March 202519
February 20255
January 20258
December 202413
November 202413
October 202414
September 202415
August 202412
July 202418
June 202444
May 202426

A total of 196 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202522
March 202516
February 202513
January 20254
December 202413
November 20249
October 202421
September 202420
August 20245
July 202412
June 202426
May 20246

A total of 335 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202525
March 202523
February 20258
January 202514
December 202413
November 202421
October 202429
September 202435
August 202421
July 202424
June 202464
May 202428

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 144 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202521
March 20259
February 20254
January 20259
December 20247
November 20246
October 20242
September 20248
August 202410
July 202417
June 202426
May 202414

A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 20256
February 20253
January 20257
December 20242
November 20245
October 20245
September 20244
August 202412
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
December 20242
October 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20244
August 20244
June 20246
May 20241

High Crime Locations Idle and Thackley in May 2025

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

1. Stanley Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other crime1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
2. Weavers Croft (Map)
Total7
Burglary3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime2
3. Haigh Beck View (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
4. Birchwood Gardens (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime1
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. Dawson Street (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Harehill Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Cobden Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Bateson Street (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

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