Crime Rate in Tong: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Tong

The total recorded crimes in Tong, Bradford, UK in July 2025 are around 434 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Tong crime rate of 10.52 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 Tong, encompassing approximately 41,253 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (193) incidents (-5.39% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (72) incidents (26.32% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (36) incidents (16.13% increase)
Tong Crime Hotspots

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

  • Merrydale Road with total crimes: 21
  • Danecourt Road with total crimes: 18
  • Scales Lane with total crimes: 16

How safe is Tong?

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

  • Relative to Bradford:

    • In 2024, Tong reported a higher crime volume than the Bradford average, with 5,234 crimes compared to 2,854. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Tong witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 29 other areas in the Bradford.

    • In 2023, Tong experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bradford average, with 4,972 crimes compared to 2,771. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Tong witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 29 other areas in the Bradford.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bradford, Tong has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Tong Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Tong has recorded 434 crimes with crime rate of 10.52 ranking 2th out of 29 in the Bradford, UK

In 2024, the total Tong crimes were 5,234. The crime rate of Tong in 2024 was 126.87 (year) or 10.57 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Bradford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Tong were around 4,972 crimes with yearly crime rate of 120.52 (year) or 10.04 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Bradford.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Tong)CrimesRank (Tong)CrimesRank (Tong)
City1,065 113,143 112,778 1
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
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

Tong 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 193 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 72 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (204 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (57 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (152 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (39 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (164 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (35 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (200 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (51 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 163 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 44 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (234 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (43 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 200 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 47 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (211 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (39 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (164 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (71 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (166 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (47 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (200 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (80 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 330 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202527
May 202527
April 202526
March 202522
February 202524
January 202529
December 202428
November 202437
October 202427
September 202424
August 202434

A total of 2251 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 187.58 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 234 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025193
June 2025204
May 2025152
April 2025164
March 2025200
February 2025163
January 2025234
December 2024200
November 2024211
October 2024164
September 2024166
August 2024200

A total of 533 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202572
June 202557
May 202535
April 202535
March 202545
February 202516
January 202516
December 202431
November 202439
October 202471
September 202436
August 202480

A total of 220 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202522
May 202510
April 20258
March 202532
February 202519
January 202536
December 202414
November 202418
October 202420
September 202412
August 202414

A total of 299 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202530
May 202537
April 202516
March 202524
February 202514
January 202529
December 202422
November 202425
October 202416
September 202430
August 202428

A total of 462 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202536
June 202531
May 202539
April 202534
March 202551
February 202526
January 202543
December 202430
November 202435
October 202432
September 202447
August 202458

A total of 182 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202518
May 202518
April 20258
March 202521
February 202521
January 202515
December 202412
November 202413
October 202418
September 20248
August 202415

A total of 99 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 20257
April 20256
March 20254
February 20256
January 202510
December 20249
November 20246
October 20249
September 202417
August 202410

A total of 171 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202513
May 202514
April 202512
March 202516
February 202518
January 20257
December 20249
November 202414
October 202412
September 202415
August 202425

A total of 380 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202521
May 202515
April 202525
March 202531
February 202544
January 202538
December 202447
November 202434
October 202434
September 202441
August 202430

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20253
March 20251
January 20251
December 20245
November 20241
October 20241
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 49 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20257
February 20256
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20249
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 39 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20255
April 20252
March 20258
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20248

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20255
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Tong in July 2025

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

1. Merrydale Road (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences12
Other crime3
Shoplifting3
Vehicle crime3
2. Danecourt Road (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour10
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order1
3. Scales Lane (Map)
Total16
Public order8
Violence and sexual offences7
Bicycle theft1
4. Holme Village (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences8
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Chervana Court (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs3
Robbery1
6. Knowles Lane (Map)
Total7
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
7. Sutton Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Bierley Lane (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Burglary6
10. Fontmell Close (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1

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