Crime in Idle and Thackley: statistics, rates and trends
1,964 crimes were recorded in Idle and Thackley in the 12 months to August 2026, 99.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Idle and Thackley
- Questions about crime in Idle and Thackley
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (701), anti-social behaviour (304) and vehicle crime (201) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,259th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Idle and Thackley | Bradford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,964 | 72,631 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 99.1 | 128.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 19,824 | 563,605 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Idle and Thackley peaked in the year to August 2018 (3,314 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (1,891). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 41%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,964 | 99.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,891 | 95.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,068 | 104.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,287 | 115.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,683 | 135.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,514 | 126.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,144 | 108.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,378 | 120.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,314 | 167.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 168 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Idle and Thackley recorded notably more vehicle crime (2.0 times the national rate), burglary (69% above the national rate) and other crime (65% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (65% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 36 to 60 and vehicle crime rose from 121 to 201, while burglary fell from 196 to 119 and public order fell from 138 to 112.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 701 | 35.4 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 304 | 15.3 | 15.4 | +5% |
| Vehicle crime | 201 | 10.1 | 5.0 | +66% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 179 | 9.0 | 6.7 | +19% |
| Burglary | 119 | 6.0 | 3.6 | -39% |
| Public order | 112 | 5.6 | 6.7 | -19% |
| Other theft | 105 | 5.3 | 6.4 | +11% |
| Other crime | 69 | 3.5 | 2.1 | +25% |
| Drugs | 60 | 3.0 | 3.3 | +67% |
| Shoplifting | 58 | 2.9 | 8.5 | -9% |
| Robbery | 28 | 1.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Idle and Thackley; the highest is Manningham (167.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Baildon, Bradford (81.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Idle and Thackley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windhill and Wrose | 2,170 | 124.2 | +25% |
| Eccleshill | 3,023 | 152.4 | +54% |
| Bolton and Undercliffe | 1,941 | 100.3 | +1% |
| Baildon | 1,340 | 81.9 | -17% |
| Shipley | 1,841 | 123.1 | +24% |
| Bradford Moor | 2,496 | 117.2 | +18% |
| Manningham | 3,873 | 167.2 | +69% |
| Heaton | 2,044 | 101.5 | +2% |
The 10 locations below account for 22% of the crime recorded in Idle and Thackley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Stanley Street” (94).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Stanley Street | 94 |
| On or near Supermarket | 55 |
| On or near Fairhaven Green | 40 |
| On or near Ashfield Road | 38 |
| On or near Haigh Beck View | 35 |
| On or near Myers Close | 35 |
| On or near Parkland Drive | 33 |
| On or near Applehaigh Close | 32 |
| On or near Idlethorp Way | 32 |
| On or near Hawthorn Drive | 31 |
Of the 1,660 crimes in Idle and Thackley with a recorded outcome, 42% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 304 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 690 | 41.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 581 | 35.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 159 | 9.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 58 | 3.5% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 53 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 40 | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 34 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 22 | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Idle and Thackley has an estimated population of 19,824 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.7%, against 7.9%), less social housing (13%, against 17%) and less private renting (16%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Idle and Thackley average decile 6.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Idle and Thackley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 15.9% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Idle and Thackley a safe place to live?
Idle and Thackley recorded 99.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,259th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Idle and Thackley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 701 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (304).
Is crime in Idle and Thackley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Idle and Thackley was up 4% on the year before: 1,964 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,891 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Idle and Thackley?
About 19,824 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Idle and Thackley?
Idle and Thackley is policed by West Yorkshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.