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 May 2025 are around 135 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bolton and Undercliffe crime rate of 2.55 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (63) incidents (-26.74% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bolton and Undercliffe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sutton Avenue with total crimes: 8
  • Bolton Lane with total crimes: 7
  • High Poplars 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 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 May 2025 the Bolton and Undercliffe has recorded 135 crimes with crime rate of 2.55 ranking 25th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bolton and Undercliffe)CrimesRank (Bolton and Undercliffe)CrimesRank (Bolton and Undercliffe)
City1,012 113,143 112,778 1
Tong366 35,234 24,972 2
Bowling and Barkerend401 24,272 44,516 3
Keighley Central329 54,513 34,142 4
Manningham348 43,847 53,401 6
Little Horton250 83,444 63,466 5
Toller266 62,838 112,802 11
Eccleshill265 73,428 73,160 7
Royds249 92,992 83,135 8
Bradford Moor210 142,923 92,910 9
Great Horton210 132,736 122,845 10
Shipley227 112,847 102,266 20
Keighley West230 102,668 142,573 12
Windhill and Wrose222 122,672 132,544 13
Thornton and Allerton191 172,425 162,375 15
Clayton and Fairweather Green205 152,267 192,347 17
Wibsey178 182,417 182,359 16
Idle and Thackley204 162,235 202,282 19
Wyke149 212,421 172,286 18
Heaton160 192,083 212,119 21
Bingley156 201,553 231,501 23
Keighley East148 222,016 221,831 22
Bingley Rural143 231,527 241,407 25
Queensbury140 241,369 261,444 24
Baildon131 261,393 251,335 26
Craven116 271,212 271,146 27
Ilkley68 291,072 281,134 28
Worth Valley111 281,019 291,085 29
Wharfedale31 30556 30515 30

Bolton and Undercliffe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 210 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202513
March 202514
February 202517
January 202511
December 202413
November 202414
October 202415
September 202419
August 202421
July 20249
June 202432
May 202417

A total of 81 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 1268 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 97.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 202 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202563
April 202586
March 202586
February 202577
January 202571
December 202497
November 202481
October 202499
September 2024112
August 202498
July 202493
June 2024202
May 2024103

A total of 101 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20256
March 20255
February 20255
January 20253
December 20247
November 20247
October 202411
September 20243
August 20247
July 20246
June 202420
May 20249

A total of 241 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202511
March 202519
February 202514
January 202514
December 202413
November 202416
October 202421
September 202429
August 202424
July 202419
June 202432
May 202422

A total of 128 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202510
March 20258
February 20251
January 20252
December 202410
November 202412
October 202411
September 20248
August 20246
July 202411
June 202432
May 202413

A total of 154 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202513
March 20259
February 202510
January 20259
December 202410
November 202411
October 20248
September 20249
August 20246
July 202419
June 202430
May 202412

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 202513
January 20254
December 20241
November 20246
October 20245
September 20245
August 20243
July 20246
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 239 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202515
March 202510
February 202511
January 202517
December 20249
November 202425
October 202421
September 202418
August 202417
July 20249
June 202450
May 202422

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
November 20242
October 20243
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 108 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20258
February 20259
January 20259
December 20248
November 202413
October 20246
September 20246
August 202410
July 20248
June 202414
May 202411

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Bolton and Undercliffe in May 2025

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

1. Sutton Avenue (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Bolton Lane (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
3. High Poplars (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Swain House Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Portsmouth Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
6. Welham Walk (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Valley View Grove (Map)
Total4
Drugs4
8. Sherwood Place (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
Public order1
9. Greenwood Mount (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
10. Swain Mount (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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