Crime in Thornton and Allerton: statistics, rates and trends
2,256 crimes were recorded in Thornton and Allerton in the 12 months to August 2026, 116.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Thornton and Allerton at a glance
- Crime trends in Thornton and Allerton
- Types of crime in Thornton and Allerton
- Thornton and Allerton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Thornton and Allerton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Thornton and Allerton
- Demographics of Thornton and Allerton
- Questions about crime in Thornton and Allerton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (994), anti-social behaviour (213), criminal damage and arson (181) and public order (181) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 883rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Thornton and Allerton | Bradford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,256 | 72,631 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 116.5 | 128.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 19,371 | 563,605 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Thornton and Allerton of any year here (2,256 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 5%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,256 | 116.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,351 | 121.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,259 | 116.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,413 | 124.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,421 | 125.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,368 | 122.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,350 | 121.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,430 | 125.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,384 | 123.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 196 |
| July 2026 | 236 |
| June 2026 | 231 |
| May 2026 | 188 |
| April 2026 | 244 |
| March 2026 | 169 |
| February 2026 | 147 |
| January 2026 | 161 |
| December 2025 | 157 |
| November 2025 | 154 |
| October 2025 | 182 |
| September 2025 | 191 |
Compared with England and Wales, Thornton and Allerton recorded notably more other crime (2.5 times the national rate), burglary (66% above the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (50% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (48% below) and anti-social behaviour (28% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 66 to 103 and shoplifting rose from 59 to 85, while other theft fell from 179 to 133 and burglary fell from 138 to 114.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 994 | 51.3 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 213 | 11.0 | 15.4 | -16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 181 | 9.3 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Public order | 181 | 9.3 | 6.7 | +6% |
| Other theft | 133 | 6.9 | 6.4 | -26% |
| Vehicle crime | 122 | 6.3 | 5.0 | -16% |
| Burglary | 114 | 5.9 | 3.6 | -17% |
| Other crime | 103 | 5.3 | 2.1 | +56% |
| Drugs | 86 | 4.4 | 3.3 | +34% |
| Shoplifting | 85 | 4.4 | 8.5 | +44% |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 14 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Thornton and Allerton; the highest is City, Bradford (386.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Bingley Rural (76.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Thornton and Allerton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton and Fairweather Green | 2,237 | 114.9 | -1% |
| Toller | 2,808 | 131.0 | +12% |
| Heaton | 2,044 | 101.5 | -13% |
| Bingley Rural | 1,492 | 76.6 | -34% |
| Great Horton | 2,480 | 126.0 | +8% |
| Queensbury | 1,193 | 77.5 | -33% |
| Manningham | 3,873 | 167.2 | +44% |
| City | 9,967 | 386.4 | +232% |
The 10 locations below account for 22% of the crime recorded in Thornton and Allerton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (114).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 114 |
| On or near Colyton Mount | 83 |
| On or near Southlands Grove | 52 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 47 |
| On or near Allerton Road | 39 |
| On or near Ryedale Way | 37 |
| On or near Atherstone Road | 36 |
| On or near Hoyle Ing Road | 31 |
| On or near Chelwood Drive | 30 |
| On or near Locherbie Green | 26 |
Of the 2,043 crimes in Thornton and Allerton with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 213 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 836 | 40.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 672 | 32.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 208 | 10.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 90 | 4.4% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 66 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 57 | 2.8% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 45 | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 33 | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.3% |
Thornton and Allerton has an estimated population of 19,371 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more children (23%, against 18%) and more residents with no qualifications (22%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Thornton and Allerton average decile 3.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Thornton and Allerton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 23.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 21.4% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Thornton and Allerton a safe place to live?
Thornton and Allerton recorded 116.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 883rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Thornton and Allerton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 994 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (213).
Is crime in Thornton and Allerton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Thornton and Allerton was down 4% on the year before: 2,256 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,351 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Thornton and Allerton?
About 19,371 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Thornton and Allerton?
Thornton and Allerton 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.