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 July 2025 are around 228 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Thornton and Allerton crime rate of 8.45 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (110) incidents (2.80% increase)
  • Public order: (22) incidents (15.79% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-34.38% decrease)
Thornton and Allerton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 14
  • Southlands Grove with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8

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 July 2025 the Thornton and Allerton has recorded 228 crimes with crime rate of 8.45 ranking 10th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Thornton and Allerton)CrimesRank (Thornton and Allerton)CrimesRank (Thornton and Allerton)
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
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
Idle and Thackley160 212,235 202,282 19
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

Thornton and Allerton 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 110 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (107 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 253 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202532
May 202529
April 202533
March 202516
February 202511
January 202516
December 202416
November 202419
October 202418
September 202418
August 202424

A total of 1030 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 85.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025110
June 2025107
May 202593
April 202579
March 202587
February 202568
January 202575
December 202483
November 202485
October 202472
September 202478
August 202493

A total of 141 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
May 20257
April 202514
March 20258
February 202521
January 202522
December 202415
November 20246
October 202411
September 20249
August 202415

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20254
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 68 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20256
April 20256
March 20255
January 20259
December 20242
November 20247
October 20246
September 20247
August 202411

A total of 148 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202517
May 20258
April 20259
March 202512
February 202510
January 202522
December 202410
November 202414
October 20248
September 20249
August 202419

A total of 61 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 158 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202519
May 20255
April 202511
March 202514
February 202515
January 202515
December 20249
November 202412
October 202411
September 202415
August 202410

A total of 193 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202518
May 202516
April 202520
March 202518
February 20258
January 202514
December 202411
November 202424
October 202416
September 202414
August 202419

A total of 182 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202511
May 202516
April 202517
March 202515
February 20257
January 202515
December 202412
November 202420
October 202415
September 202421
August 202416

A total of 67 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 20252
April 20259
March 20255
February 20257
January 20258
December 20242
November 20246
October 20243
September 20243
August 20248

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

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 10 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
June 20251
March 20254
December 20243
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Thornton and Allerton in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total14
Other theft8
Shoplifting3
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Southlands Grove (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Robbery2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Ryedale Way (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Vehicle crime2
Public order1
5. Rayner Mount (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Public order1
6. Colyton Mount (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Fountain Street (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
8. Market Court (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Drugs1
9. Atherstone Road (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
10. Weyhill Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

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