Crime in Thornton and Allerton: statistics, rates and trends
2,275 crimes were recorded in Thornton and Allerton in the 12 months to July 2026, 117.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Thornton and Allerton
- Questions about crime in Thornton and Allerton
- About this data
2,275 crimes were recorded in Thornton and Allerton in the 12 months to July 2026, 117.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,026 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Thornton and Allerton has the 864th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Thornton and Allerton | Bradford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,275 | 73,156 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 117.4 | 129.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 19,371 | 563,605 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Thornton and Allerton was highest in the year to July 2023 (2,474 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (2,223). Over the whole period it fell 5%, 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 | 2,275 | 117.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,361 | 121.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,223 | 114.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,474 | 127.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,389 | 123.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,357 | 121.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,357 | 121.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,409 | 124.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,385 | 123.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 215 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Thornton and Allerton 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 violence and sexual offences, public order, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in other crime (+51%) and drugs (+48%). The largest falls were in robbery (-44%) and other theft (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,026 | 53.0 | 1.55 | -0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 207 | 10.7 | 0.70 | -18% |
| Public order | 184 | 9.5 | 1.43 | +16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 173 | 8.9 | 1.32 | -10% |
| Other theft | 134 | 6.9 | 1.08 | -26% |
| Vehicle crime | 129 | 6.7 | 1.35 | -13% |
| Burglary | 113 | 5.8 | 1.65 | -20% |
| Other crime | 101 | 5.2 | 2.47 | +51% |
| Drugs | 90 | 4.6 | 1.42 | +48% |
| Shoplifting | 74 | 3.8 | 0.46 | +9% |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 0.8 | 0.85 | +0% |
| Robbery | 15 | 0.8 | 0.57 | -44% |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 0.6 | 0.34 | +10% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.13 | -71% |
Violence and sexual offences in Thornton and Allerton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Thornton and Allerton recorded 1,026 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (53.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 45.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Thornton and Allerton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Thornton and Allerton recorded 207 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Thornton and Allerton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Thornton and Allerton recorded 184 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Thornton and Allerton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Thornton and Allerton recorded 173 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Thornton and Allerton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Thornton and Allerton recorded 134 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Thornton and Allerton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Thornton and Allerton recorded 129 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Thornton and Allerton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Thornton and Allerton recorded 113 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Thornton and Allerton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Thornton and Allerton recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 51% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Thornton and Allerton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Thornton and Allerton recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Thornton and Allerton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Thornton and Allerton recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Thornton and Allerton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Thornton and Allerton recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Thornton and Allerton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Thornton and Allerton recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Thornton and Allerton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Thornton and Allerton recorded 11 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 10% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Thornton and Allerton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Thornton and Allerton recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Thornton and Allerton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Thornton and Allerton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Thornton and Allerton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton and Fairweather Green | 2,261 | 116.1 | -1% |
| Toller | 2,852 | 133.0 | +13% |
| Heaton | 2,056 | 102.1 | -13% |
| Bingley Rural | 1,517 | 77.9 | -34% |
| Great Horton | 2,532 | 128.7 | +10% |
| Queensbury | 1,210 | 78.6 | -33% |
| Manningham | 3,866 | 166.9 | +42% |
| City | 9,880 | 383.0 | +226% |
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 Thornton and Allerton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 104 |
| On or near Colyton Mount | 83 |
| On or near Southlands Grove | 52 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 45 |
| On or near Ryedale Way | 44 |
| On or near Allerton Road | 38 |
| On or near Atherstone Road | 38 |
| On or near Chelwood Drive | 37 |
| On or near Hoyle Ing Road | 30 |
| On or near Dean House Gate | 27 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Thornton and Allerton 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 859 | 37.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 674 | 29.6% |
| Under investigation | 209 | 9.2% |
| Not recorded | 207 | 9.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 87 | 3.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 63 | 2.8% |
| Local resolution | 54 | 2.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 47 | 2.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 33 | 1.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 27 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.3% |
Thornton and Allerton has an estimated population of 19,371. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Thornton and Allerton sits in decile 3.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Thornton and Allerton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.1% |
| Social rented homes | 16.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 21.4% |
Is Thornton and Allerton a safe place to live?
Thornton and Allerton recorded 117.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than 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 Thornton and Allerton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,026 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (207).
Is crime in Thornton and Allerton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Thornton and Allerton was down 4% on the year before: 2,275 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,361 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Thornton and Allerton?
Thornton and Allerton 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 Thornton and Allerton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.