Crime Rate in Bolton and Undercliffe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bolton and Undercliffe

The total recorded crimes in Bolton and Undercliffe, Bradford, UK in March 2025 are around 170 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bolton and Undercliffe crime rate of 3.21 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Bolton and Undercliffe, encompassing approximately 52,941 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (86) incidents (11.69% increase)
  • Public order: (19) incidents (35.71% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (-17.65% decrease)
Bolton and Undercliffe Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Greenwood Mount with total crimes: 8
  • Strathmore Close with total crimes: 6
  • Mildred Street with total crimes: 6

How safe is Bolton and Undercliffe?

To understand the safety of Bolton and Undercliffe, we need to analyze Bolton and Undercliffe crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Bradford:

    • In 2024, Bolton and Undercliffe demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bradford average, with 2510 crimes compared to 2854.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Bolton and Undercliffe witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 29 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bolton and Undercliffe had fewer crimes than the Bradford average, with 2,462 crimes compared to 2,771. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Bolton and Undercliffe witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 29 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bradford, Bolton and Undercliffe has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Bolton and Undercliffe Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Bolton and Undercliffe has recorded 170 crimes with crime rate of 3.21 ranking 20th out of 29 in the Bradford, UK

In 2024, the total Bolton and Undercliffe crimes were 2,510. The crime rate of Bolton and Undercliffe in 2024 was 47.41 (year) or 3.95 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Bradford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bolton and Undercliffe were around 2,462 crimes with yearly crime rate of 46.50 (year) or 3.88 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Bradford.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bradford)CrimesRank (Bradford)CrimesRank (Bradford)
City1,045 113,143 112,778 1
Tong463 25,234 24,972 2
Bowling and Barkerend306 54,272 44,516 3
Keighley Central375 34,513 34,142 4
Manningham339 43,847 53,401 6
Little Horton258 83,444 63,466 5
Royds262 62,992 83,135 8
Eccleshill233 103,428 73,160 7
Toller261 72,838 112,802 11
Bradford Moor223 112,923 92,910 9
Great Horton246 92,736 122,845 10
Shipley204 132,847 102,266 20
Keighley West188 172,668 142,573 12
Wyke213 122,421 172,286 18
Windhill and Wrose203 142,672 132,544 13
Thornton and Allerton191 152,425 162,375 15
Wibsey189 162,417 182,359 16
Clayton and Fairweather Green173 192,267 192,347 17
Heaton182 182,083 212,119 21
Idle and Thackley150 222,235 202,282 19
Keighley East163 212,016 221,831 22
Bingley120 241,553 231,501 23
Bingley Rural123 231,527 241,407 25
Queensbury94 261,369 261,444 24
Baildon110 251,393 251,335 26
Craven88 281,212 271,146 27
Ilkley91 271,072 281,134 28
Worth Valley80 291,019 291,085 29
Wharfedale31 30556 30515 30

Bolton and Undercliffe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (86 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 77 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (71 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 97 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (81 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (99 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (112 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (29 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (98 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 93 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (202 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (50 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (103 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (83 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (36 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 190 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202517
January 202511
December 202413
November 202414
October 202415
September 202419
August 202421
July 20249
June 202432
May 202417
April 20248

A total of 90 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
January 20253
December 20247
November 20247
October 202411
September 20243
August 20247
July 20246
June 202420
May 20249
April 20247

A total of 245 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202511
January 202517
December 20249
November 202425
October 202421
September 202418
August 202417
July 20249
June 202450
May 202422
April 202436

A total of 1202 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 100.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 202 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202586
February 202577
January 202571
December 202497
November 202481
October 202499
September 2024112
August 202498
July 202493
June 2024202
May 2024103
April 202483

A total of 108 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20259
January 20259
December 20248
November 202413
October 20246
September 20246
August 202410
July 20248
June 202414
May 202411
April 20246

A total of 146 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202510
January 20259
December 202410
November 202411
October 20248
September 20249
August 20246
July 202419
June 202430
May 202412
April 202413

A total of 77 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20257
January 20254
December 20245
November 20243
October 20248
September 20244
August 20246
July 20244
June 202418
May 202411
April 20244

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
November 20242
October 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 239 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202514
January 202514
December 202413
November 202416
October 202421
September 202429
August 202424
July 202419
June 202432
May 202422
April 202416

A total of 118 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20251
January 20252
December 202410
November 202412
October 202411
September 20248
August 20246
July 202411
June 202432
May 202413
April 20244

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 202513
January 20254
December 20241
November 20246
October 20245
September 20245
August 20243
July 20246
June 20248
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
October 20242
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
May 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Bolton and Undercliffe in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bolton and Undercliffe postcode area is presented below.

1. Greenwood Mount (Map)
Total8
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Strathmore Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
3. Mildred Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Sutton Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
5. North View Road (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Theft from the person1
6. Airedale Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
7. Peel Park Terrace (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Thornbridge Mews (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
9. Howarth Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
10. Kingsdale Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4

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