Crime in Toller, Bradford: statistics, rates and trends
2,808 crimes were recorded in Toller, Bradford in the 12 months to August 2026, 131.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Toller, Bradford at a glance
- Crime trends in Toller, Bradford
- Types of crime in Toller, Bradford
- Toller, Bradford compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Toller, Bradford
- What happened after crimes were reported in Toller, Bradford
- Demographics of Toller, Bradford
- Questions about crime in Toller, Bradford
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,452), public order (226) and criminal damage and arson (203) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 663rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Toller, Bradford | Bradford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,808 | 72,631 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 131.0 | 128.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 21,437 | 563,605 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Toller, Bradford peaked in the year to August 2019 (2,951 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (2,563). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 3%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,808 | 131.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,888 | 134.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,563 | 119.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,870 | 133.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,709 | 126.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,901 | 135.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,871 | 133.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,951 | 137.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,728 | 127.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 230 |
| July 2026 | 242 |
| June 2026 | 273 |
| May 2026 | 244 |
| April 2026 | 205 |
| March 2026 | 227 |
| February 2026 | 191 |
| January 2026 | 219 |
| December 2025 | 215 |
| November 2025 | 228 |
| October 2025 | 270 |
| September 2025 | 264 |
Compared with England and Wales, Toller, Bradford recorded notably more violence and sexual offences (2.0 times the national rate), drugs (87% above the national rate) and vehicle crime (85% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (82% below) and theft from the person (45% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 48 to 67 and drugs rose from 102 to 131, while public order fell from 306 to 226.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,452 | 67.7 | 34.2 | -11% |
| Public order | 226 | 10.5 | 6.7 | -26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 203 | 9.5 | 6.7 | +10% |
| Vehicle crime | 197 | 9.2 | 5.0 | +19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 189 | 8.8 | 15.4 | +28% |
| Other theft | 160 | 7.5 | 6.4 | +22% |
| Drugs | 131 | 6.1 | 3.3 | +28% |
| Other crime | 78 | 3.6 | 2.1 | -14% |
| Burglary | 67 | 3.1 | 3.6 | +40% |
| Shoplifting | 33 | 1.5 | 8.5 | +27% |
| Robbery | 27 | 1.3 | 1.4 | +12% |
| Possession of weapons | 22 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 20 | 0.9 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Toller, Bradford; the highest is City, Bradford (386.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Bolton and Undercliffe (100.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Toller, Bradford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manningham | 3,873 | 167.2 | +28% |
| Heaton | 2,044 | 101.5 | -23% |
| Clayton and Fairweather Green | 2,237 | 114.9 | -12% |
| City | 9,967 | 386.4 | +195% |
| Great Horton | 2,480 | 126.0 | -4% |
| Thornton and Allerton | 2,256 | 116.5 | -11% |
| Shipley | 1,841 | 123.1 | -6% |
| Bolton and Undercliffe | 1,941 | 100.3 | -23% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Toller, Bradford over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Portwood Street” (381).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Portwood Street | 381 |
| On or near Coniston Grove | 236 |
| On or near Prospect Place | 141 |
| On or near Patent Street | 92 |
| On or near Unwin Place | 75 |
| On or near Supermarket | 60 |
| On or near Back Blythe Avenue | 55 |
| On or near Duckworth Grove | 48 |
| On or near Firethorn Close | 40 |
| On or near Whitefield Place | 40 |
Of the 2,619 crimes in Toller, Bradford with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 189 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,176 | 44.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 730 | 27.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 267 | 10.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 141 | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 93 | 3.6% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 79 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 54 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 31 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 19 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 15 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Toller, Bradford has an estimated population of 21,437 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (33%, against 18%), more unemployed residents (6.3%, against 3.4%) and more students (14.1%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Toller, Bradford average decile 1.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Toller, Bradford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 25.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 44.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 9.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 14.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 33.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 31.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 31.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.5 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 50.1% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Toller, Bradford a safe place to live?
Toller, Bradford recorded 131.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 663rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were violence and sexual offences and drugs.
What is the most common crime in Toller, Bradford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,452 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (226).
Is crime in Toller, Bradford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Toller, Bradford was down 3% on the year before: 2,808 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,888 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Toller, Bradford?
About 21,437 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 8.2% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Toller, Bradford?
Toller, Bradford 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.