Crime Rate in Thornton and Allerton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Thornton and Allerton

The total recorded crimes in Thornton and Allerton, Bradford, UK in March 2025 are around 191 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Thornton and Allerton crime rate of 7.08 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 Thornton and Allerton, encompassing approximately 26,989 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (87) incidents (27.94% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (18) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)
Thornton and Allerton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Southlands Grove with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Wimborne Drive with total crimes: 7

How safe is Thornton and Allerton?

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

  • Relative to Bradford:

    • In 2024, Thornton and Allerton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bradford average, with 2425 crimes compared to 2854.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Thornton and Allerton recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 29 other cities.

    • In 2023, Thornton and Allerton had fewer crimes than the Bradford average, with 2,375 crimes compared to 2,771. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Thornton and Allerton witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 29 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Thornton and Allerton Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Thornton and Allerton has recorded 191 crimes with crime rate of 7.08 ranking 15th out of 29 in the Bradford, UK

In 2024, the total Thornton and Allerton crimes were 2,425. The crime rate of Thornton and Allerton in 2024 was 89.85 (year) or 7.49 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Bradford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Thornton and Allerton were around 2,375 crimes with yearly crime rate of 88.00 (year) or 7.33 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Bradford.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bradford)CrimesRank (Bradford)CrimesRank (Bradford)
City1,045 113,143 112,778 1
Tong463 25,234 24,972 2
Bowling and Barkerend306 54,272 44,516 3
Keighley Central375 34,513 34,142 4
Manningham339 43,847 53,401 6
Little Horton258 83,444 63,466 5
Royds262 62,992 83,135 8
Eccleshill233 103,428 73,160 7
Toller261 72,838 112,802 11
Bradford Moor223 112,923 92,910 9
Great Horton246 92,736 122,845 10
Shipley204 132,847 102,266 20
Keighley West188 172,668 142,573 12
Wyke213 122,421 172,286 18
Windhill and Wrose203 142,672 132,544 13
Bolton and Undercliffe170 202,510 152,462 14
Wibsey189 162,417 182,359 16
Clayton and Fairweather Green173 192,267 192,347 17
Heaton182 182,083 212,119 21
Idle and Thackley150 222,235 202,282 19
Keighley East163 212,016 221,831 22
Bingley120 241,553 231,501 23
Bingley Rural123 231,527 241,407 25
Queensbury94 261,369 261,444 24
Baildon110 251,393 251,335 26
Craven88 281,212 271,146 27
Ilkley91 271,072 281,134 28
Worth Valley80 291,019 291,085 29
Wharfedale31 30556 30515 30

Thornton and Allerton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (87 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 68 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (75 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 83 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (85 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (72 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (78 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (93 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 104 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (178 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (107 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (64 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 243 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202511
January 202516
December 202416
November 202419
October 202418
September 202418
August 202424
July 202419
June 202440
May 202427
April 202419

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
December 20243
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 150 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202521
January 202522
December 202415
November 20246
October 202411
September 20249
August 202415
July 20248
June 202412
May 20248
April 202415

A total of 173 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202515
January 202515
December 20249
November 202412
October 202411
September 202415
August 202410
July 202413
June 202424
May 202423
April 202412

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 99 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
January 20259
December 20242
November 20247
October 20246
September 20247
August 202411
July 202411
June 202416
May 202412
April 202413

A total of 1094 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 91.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 178 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202587
February 202568
January 202575
December 202483
November 202485
October 202472
September 202478
August 202493
July 2024104
June 2024178
May 2024107
April 202464

A total of 181 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 20258
January 202514
December 202411
November 202424
October 202416
September 202414
August 202419
July 20249
June 202426
May 202413
April 20249

A total of 81 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20257
January 20258
December 20242
November 20246
October 20243
September 20243
August 20248
July 20242
June 202412
May 202417
April 20248

A total of 158 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202510
January 202522
December 202410
November 202414
October 20248
September 20249
August 202419
July 20249
June 202424
May 20249
April 202412

A total of 218 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 20257
January 202515
December 202412
November 202420
October 202415
September 202421
August 202416
July 202426
June 202438
May 202414
April 202419

A total of 59 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20256
January 20254
December 202410
November 20244
October 20246
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
July 20242

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

High Crime Locations Thornton and Allerton in March 2025

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

1. Southlands Grove (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Drugs1
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
3. Wimborne Drive (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Cliveden Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
5. Allerton Road (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Dean House Gate (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Other theft4
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Ryedale Way (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Watkin Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
10. Ley Top Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1

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