Crime in Tong: statistics, rates and trends
4,166 crimes were recorded in Tong in the 12 months to August 2026, 197.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 9% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (1,805), criminal damage and arson (432) and anti-social behaviour (401) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 199th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Tong | Bradford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 4,166 | 72,631 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 197.8 | 128.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 21,059 | 563,605 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Tong peaked in the year to August 2022 (4,903 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (4,157). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 4,166 | 197.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 4,596 | 218.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 4,157 | 197.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 4,446 | 211.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 4,903 | 232.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 4,596 | 218.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 4,687 | 222.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 4,897 | 232.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 4,749 | 225.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 388 |
| July 2026 | 366 |
| June 2026 | 324 |
| May 2026 | 361 |
| April 2026 | 354 |
| March 2026 | 369 |
| February 2026 | 327 |
| January 2026 | 349 |
| December 2025 | 319 |
| November 2025 | 320 |
| October 2025 | 344 |
| September 2025 | 345 |
Compared with England and Wales, Tong recorded notably more burglary (3.7 times the national rate), other crime (3.4 times the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (3.0 times the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (43% below). On the year before, bicycle theft rose from 21 to 31 and shoplifting rose from 75 to 101, while anti-social behaviour fell from 482 to 401.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,805 | 85.7 | 34.2 | -15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 432 | 20.5 | 6.7 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 401 | 19.0 | 15.4 | -17% |
| Burglary | 277 | 13.2 | 3.6 | -7% |
| Other theft | 256 | 12.2 | 6.4 | -14% |
| Public order | 241 | 11.4 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Vehicle crime | 229 | 10.9 | 5.0 | +21% |
| Other crime | 151 | 7.2 | 2.1 | -6% |
| Drugs | 140 | 6.6 | 3.3 | -8% |
| Shoplifting | 101 | 4.8 | 8.5 | +35% |
| Robbery | 54 | 2.6 | 1.4 | +12% |
| Bicycle theft | 31 | 1.5 | 0.8 | +48% |
| Possession of weapons | 31 | 1.5 | 1.0 | -11% |
| Theft from the person | 17 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Tong; 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 Tong |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling and Barkerend | 3,999 | 169.2 | -14% |
| Bradford Moor | 2,496 | 117.2 | -41% |
| Little Horton | 2,893 | 127.6 | -36% |
| Wibsey | 2,093 | 128.0 | -35% |
| City | 9,967 | 386.4 | +95% |
| Wyke | 2,007 | 123.9 | -37% |
| Bolton and Undercliffe | 1,941 | 100.3 | -49% |
| Eccleshill | 3,023 | 152.4 | -23% |
The 10 locations below account for 20% of the crime recorded in Tong over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Alred Court” (136).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Alred Court | 136 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 123 |
| On or near Mansel Mews | 109 |
| On or near Danecourt Road | 79 |
| On or near Chervana Court | 77 |
| On or near Darren Street | 71 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 63 |
| On or near Knowles Lane | 58 |
| On or near Camberley Mount | 57 |
| On or near Hopkin Street | 55 |
Of the 3,765 crimes in Tong with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 401 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,441 | 38.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,353 | 35.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 333 | 8.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 160 | 4.2% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 143 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 94 | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 86 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 68 | 1.8% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 64 | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 13 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Tong has an estimated population of 21,059 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (35%, against 17%), more households without a car (37%, against 23%) and more residents with no qualifications (29%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Tong average decile 2.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Tong | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 28.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 37.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 43.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 35.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.1 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 68.4% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Tong a safe place to live?
Tong recorded 197.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 199th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Tong?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,805 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (432).
Is crime in Tong going up or down?
Recorded crime in Tong was down 9% on the year before: 4,166 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 4,596 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Tong?
About 21,059 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Tong?
Tong 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.