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 May 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (93) incidents (17.72% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (-12.12% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (16) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Thornton and Allerton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dean House Gate with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5

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 areas in the Bradford.

    • 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 areas in the Bradford.

  • 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 May 2025 the Thornton and Allerton has recorded 191 crimes with crime rate of 7.08 ranking 17th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Thornton and Allerton)CrimesRank (Thornton and Allerton)CrimesRank (Thornton and Allerton)
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
Clayton and Fairweather Green205 152,267 192,347 17
Wibsey178 182,417 182,359 16
Idle and Thackley204 162,235 202,282 19
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

Thornton and Allerton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (93 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (79 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (33 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 286 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202533
March 202516
February 202511
January 202516
December 202416
November 202419
October 202418
September 202418
August 202424
July 202419
June 202440
May 202427

A total of 208 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202520
March 202518
February 20258
January 202514
December 202411
November 202424
October 202416
September 202414
August 202419
July 20249
June 202426
May 202413

A total of 163 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 202512
February 202510
January 202522
December 202410
November 202414
October 20248
September 20249
August 202419
July 20249
June 202424
May 20249

A total of 98 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20255
January 20259
December 20242
November 20247
October 20246
September 20247
August 202411
July 202411
June 202416
May 202412

A total of 1202 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 92.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 178 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202593
April 202579
March 202587
February 202568
January 202575
December 202483
November 202485
October 202472
September 202478
August 202493
July 2024104
June 2024178
May 2024107

A total of 232 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202517
March 202515
February 20257
January 202515
December 202412
November 202420
October 202415
September 202421
August 202416
July 202426
June 202438
May 202414

A total of 63 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20253
February 20256
January 20254
December 202410
November 20244
October 20246
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 177 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202511
March 202514
February 202515
January 202515
December 20249
November 202412
October 202411
September 202415
August 202410
July 202413
June 202424
May 202423

A total of 84 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20259
March 20255
February 20257
January 20258
December 20242
November 20246
October 20243
September 20243
August 20248
July 20242
June 202412
May 202417

A total of 156 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202514
March 20258
February 202521
January 202522
December 202415
November 20246
October 202411
September 20249
August 202415
July 20248
June 202412
May 20248

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20254
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
July 20242

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Thornton and Allerton in May 2025

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

1. Dean House Gate (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
4. Leyden Rise (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
5. Ryedale Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. Colyton Mount (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Green Mount Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
8. Greenfinch Way (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
9. Ivy Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Freshfield Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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