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 July 2025 are around 188 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bolton and Undercliffe crime rate of 3.55 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (90) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (17) incidents (6.25% increase)
Bolton and Undercliffe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sutton Avenue with total crimes: 12
  • Lister Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Lichfield Mount with total crimes: 5

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 areas in the Bradford.

    • 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 areas in the Bradford.

  • 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 July 2025 the Bolton and Undercliffe has recorded 188 crimes with crime rate of 3.55 ranking 17th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bolton and Undercliffe)CrimesRank (Bolton and Undercliffe)CrimesRank (Bolton and Undercliffe)
City1,065 113,143 112,778 1
Tong434 25,234 24,972 2
Bowling and Barkerend385 44,272 44,516 3
Keighley Central401 34,513 34,142 4
Little Horton325 63,444 63,466 5
Manningham356 53,847 53,401 6
Eccleshill280 73,428 73,160 7
Royds258 92,992 83,135 8
Toller258 82,838 112,802 11
Bradford Moor216 112,923 92,910 9
Great Horton215 122,736 122,845 10
Shipley187 182,847 102,266 20
Thornton and Allerton228 102,425 162,375 15
Keighley West201 142,668 142,573 12
Windhill and Wrose202 132,672 132,544 13
Wyke193 152,421 172,286 18
Wibsey154 222,417 182,359 16
Clayton and Fairweather Green191 162,267 192,347 17
Idle and Thackley160 212,235 202,282 19
Keighley East182 192,016 221,831 22
Heaton176 202,083 212,119 21
Bingley137 231,553 231,501 23
Queensbury111 271,369 261,444 24
Bingley Rural135 241,527 241,407 25
Baildon132 251,393 251,335 26
Craven122 261,212 271,146 27
Ilkley97 281,072 281,134 28
Worth Valley90 291,019 291,085 29
Wharfedale58 30556 30515 30

Bolton and Undercliffe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 90 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (110 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (63 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (86 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1070 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 89.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202590
June 2025110
May 202563
April 202586
March 202586
February 202577
January 202571
December 202497
November 202481
October 202499
September 2024112
August 202498

A total of 198 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202517
May 20257
April 202511
March 202519
February 202514
January 202514
December 202413
November 202416
October 202421
September 202429
August 202424

A total of 90 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20255
May 20254
April 202510
March 20258
February 20251
January 20252
December 202410
November 202412
October 202411
September 20248
August 20246

A total of 202 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202522
May 202515
April 202515
March 202510
February 202511
January 202517
December 20249
November 202425
October 202421
September 202418
August 202417

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 202513
January 20254
December 20241
November 20246
October 20245
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 115 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202512
May 20258
April 202513
March 20259
February 202510
January 20259
December 202410
November 202411
October 20248
September 20249
August 20246

A total of 75 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 202512
April 20256
March 20255
February 20255
January 20253
December 20247
November 20247
October 202411
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 91 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202510
May 20251
April 20255
March 20258
February 20259
January 20259
December 20248
November 202413
October 20246
September 20246
August 202410

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 185 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202516
May 202515
April 202513
March 202514
February 202517
January 202511
December 202413
November 202414
October 202415
September 202419
August 202421

A total of 65 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202511
May 20254
April 20254
March 20253
February 20257
January 20254
December 20245
November 20243
October 20248
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
November 20242
October 20243

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20251
January 20252
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 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

High Crime Locations Bolton and Undercliffe in July 2025

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

1. Sutton Avenue (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft2
Robbery1
2. Lister Lane (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson4
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Lichfield Mount (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Webb Drive (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
5. Vernon Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
6. Southampton Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
8. Pelham Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Moser Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
10. Thompson Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

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