Crime in Idle and Thackley: statistics, rates and trends
1,977 crimes were recorded in Idle and Thackley in the 12 months to July 2026, 99.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Idle and Thackley at a glance
- Crime trends in Idle and Thackley
- Types of crime in Idle and Thackley
- Idle and Thackley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Idle and Thackley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Idle and Thackley
- Population and deprivation in Idle and Thackley
- Questions about crime in Idle and Thackley
- About this data
1,977 crimes were recorded in Idle and Thackley in the 12 months to July 2026, 99.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 692 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Idle and Thackley has the 1,245th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Idle and Thackley | Bradford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,977 | 73,156 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 99.7 | 129.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 19,824 | 563,605 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Idle and Thackley was highest in the year to July 2018 (3,219 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,881). Over the whole period it fell 39%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,977 | 99.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,881 | 94.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,096 | 105.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,272 | 114.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,673 | 134.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,516 | 126.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,136 | 107.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,530 | 127.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,219 | 162.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 170 |
| June 2026 | 151 |
| May 2026 | 187 |
| April 2026 | 151 |
| March 2026 | 137 |
| February 2026 | 150 |
| January 2026 | 136 |
| December 2025 | 134 |
| November 2025 | 172 |
| October 2025 | 228 |
| September 2025 | 180 |
| August 2025 | 181 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Idle and Thackley over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for vehicle crime, criminal damage and arson, burglary.
The largest increases were in drugs (+73%) and vehicle crime (+63%). The largest falls were in burglary (-28%) and shoplifting (-19%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 692 | 34.9 | 1.02 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 320 | 16.1 | 1.05 | +18% |
| Vehicle crime | 197 | 9.9 | 2.02 | +63% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 179 | 9.0 | 1.33 | +17% |
| Burglary | 128 | 6.5 | 1.83 | -28% |
| Public order | 121 | 6.1 | 0.92 | -11% |
| Other theft | 103 | 5.2 | 0.81 | +3% |
| Other crime | 65 | 3.3 | 1.55 | +27% |
| Shoplifting | 58 | 2.9 | 0.35 | -19% |
| Drugs | 57 | 2.9 | 0.88 | +73% |
| Robbery | 28 | 1.4 | 1.05 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 0.6 | 0.36 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 0.5 | 0.61 | -17% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.4 | 0.36 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Idle and Thackley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Idle and Thackley recorded 692 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 35.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Idle and Thackley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Idle and Thackley recorded 320 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 16.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Idle and Thackley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Idle and Thackley recorded 197 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 63% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Idle and Thackley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Idle and Thackley recorded 179 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Idle and Thackley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Idle and Thackley recorded 128 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Idle and Thackley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Idle and Thackley recorded 121 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Idle and Thackley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Idle and Thackley recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Idle and Thackley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Idle and Thackley recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Idle and Thackley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Idle and Thackley recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Idle and Thackley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Idle and Thackley recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 73% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Idle and Thackley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Idle and Thackley recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Idle and Thackley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Idle and Thackley recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Idle and Thackley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Idle and Thackley recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Idle and Thackley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Idle and Thackley recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Idle and Thackley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Idle and Thackley.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Idle and Thackley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windhill and Wrose | 2,204 | 126.2 | +27% |
| Eccleshill | 3,042 | 153.3 | +54% |
| Bolton and Undercliffe | 1,951 | 100.8 | +1% |
| Baildon | 1,347 | 82.3 | -17% |
| Shipley | 1,842 | 123.2 | +24% |
| Bradford Moor | 2,517 | 118.2 | +19% |
| Manningham | 3,866 | 166.9 | +67% |
| Heaton | 2,056 | 102.1 | +2% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Idle and Thackley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Stanley Street | 99 |
| On or near Supermarket | 51 |
| On or near Ashfield Road | 39 |
| On or near Fairhaven Green | 39 |
| On or near Myers Close | 36 |
| On or near Haigh Beck View | 35 |
| On or near Idlethorp Way | 34 |
| On or near Hawthorn Drive | 30 |
| On or near Parkland Drive | 30 |
| On or near Esholt Lane | 27 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Idle and Thackley over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 706 | 35.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 576 | 29.1% |
| Not recorded | 320 | 16.2% |
| Under investigation | 151 | 7.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 63 | 3.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 53 | 2.7% |
| Local resolution | 37 | 1.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 30 | 1.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 19 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
Idle and Thackley has an estimated population of 19,824. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Idle and Thackley sits in decile 6.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Idle and Thackley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.4% |
| Social rented homes | 13.5% |
| Private rented homes | 16.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 15.9% |
Is Idle and Thackley a safe place to live?
Idle and Thackley recorded 99.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Idle and Thackley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 692 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (320).
Is crime in Idle and Thackley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Idle and Thackley was up 5% on the year before: 1,977 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,881 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Idle and Thackley?
Idle and Thackley is policed by West Yorkshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Idle and Thackley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.