Crime Rate in Tong: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Tong

The total recorded crimes in Tong, Bradford, UK in May 2025 are around 366 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Tong crime rate of 8.87 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (152) incidents (-7.32% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (39) incidents (14.71% increase)
  • Public order: (37) incidents (131.25% increase)
Tong Crime Hotspots

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

  • Scales Lane with total crimes: 16
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10
  • Chervana Court with total crimes: 10

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 May 2025 the Tong has recorded 366 crimes with crime rate of 8.87 ranking 3th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Tong)CrimesRank (Tong)CrimesRank (Tong)
City1,012 113,143 112,778 1
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
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

Tong Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 159 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 54 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (342 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (102 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (162 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (41 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2517 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 193.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 342 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025152
April 2025164
March 2025200
February 2025163
January 2025234
December 2024200
November 2024211
October 2024164
September 2024166
August 2024200
July 2024159
June 2024342
May 2024162

A total of 254 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20258
March 202532
February 202519
January 202536
December 202414
November 202418
October 202420
September 202412
August 202414
July 202420
June 202440
May 202411

A total of 197 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202512
March 202516
February 202518
January 20257
December 20249
November 202414
October 202412
September 202415
August 202425
July 202414
June 202426
May 202415

A total of 601 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 46.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202535
March 202545
February 202516
January 202516
December 202431
November 202439
October 202471
September 202436
August 202480
July 202454
June 2024102
May 202441

A total of 556 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 42.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202534
March 202551
February 202526
January 202543
December 202430
November 202435
October 202432
September 202447
August 202458
July 202443
June 202484
May 202434

A total of 202 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 20258
March 202521
February 202521
January 202515
December 202412
November 202413
October 202418
September 20248
August 202415
July 202412
June 202424
May 202417

A total of 365 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202526
March 202522
February 202524
January 202529
December 202428
November 202437
October 202427
September 202424
August 202434
July 202418
June 202452
May 202417

A total of 349 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202516
March 202524
February 202514
January 202529
December 202422
November 202425
October 202416
September 202430
August 202428
July 202426
June 202456
May 202426

A total of 107 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20254
February 20256
January 202510
December 20249
November 20246
October 20249
September 202417
August 202410
July 202412
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 417 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202525
March 202531
February 202544
January 202538
December 202447
November 202434
October 202434
September 202441
August 202430
July 202413
June 202438
May 202427

A total of 51 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20258
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20248
July 20242
June 202412

A total of 61 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
January 20251
December 20245
November 20241
October 20241
September 20247
August 20246
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

High Crime Locations Tong in May 2025

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

1. Scales Lane (Map)
Total16
Public order8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total10
Other theft3
Public order3
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
3. Chervana Court (Map)
Total10
Drugs4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Alred Court (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft3
Public order1
5. Mansel Mews (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Andover Green (Map)
Total7
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
7. Darren Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Other theft1
8. Hopkin Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
9. Delaware Court (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Lexington Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.