Crime in Bolton and Undercliffe: statistics, rates and trends
1,951 crimes were recorded in Bolton and Undercliffe in the 12 months to July 2026, 100.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Bolton and Undercliffe at a glance
- Crime trends in Bolton and Undercliffe
- Types of crime in Bolton and Undercliffe
- Bolton and Undercliffe compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bolton and Undercliffe
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bolton and Undercliffe
- Population and deprivation in Bolton and Undercliffe
- Questions about crime in Bolton and Undercliffe
- About this data
1,951 crimes were recorded in Bolton and Undercliffe in the 12 months to July 2026, 100.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 834 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bolton and Undercliffe has the 1,222nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bolton and Undercliffe | Bradford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,951 | 73,156 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 100.8 | 129.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 19,349 | 563,605 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bolton and Undercliffe was highest in the year to July 2021 (2,975 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,951). Over the whole period it fell 24%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,951 | 100.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,189 | 113.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,167 | 112.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,687 | 138.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,726 | 140.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,975 | 153.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,777 | 143.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,860 | 147.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,560 | 132.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 169 |
| June 2026 | 189 |
| May 2026 | 179 |
| April 2026 | 150 |
| March 2026 | 143 |
| February 2026 | 133 |
| January 2026 | 144 |
| December 2025 | 159 |
| November 2025 | 167 |
| October 2025 | 181 |
| September 2025 | 153 |
| August 2025 | 184 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bolton and Undercliffe over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, burglary, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in burglary (+54%) and vehicle crime (+33%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-57%) and public order (-32%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 834 | 43.1 | 1.26 | -22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 218 | 11.3 | 0.73 | +8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 147 | 7.6 | 1.12 | -21% |
| Burglary | 139 | 7.2 | 2.03 | +54% |
| Public order | 134 | 6.9 | 1.04 | -32% |
| Other theft | 127 | 6.6 | 1.03 | +10% |
| Vehicle crime | 121 | 6.3 | 1.27 | +33% |
| Drugs | 90 | 4.7 | 1.42 | +20% |
| Other crime | 74 | 3.8 | 1.81 | +14% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 1.0 | 0.12 | -57% |
| Robbery | 17 | 0.9 | 0.65 | -23% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 0.7 | 0.69 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 0.5 | 0.63 | +43% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.4 | 0.21 | -22% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bolton and Undercliffe
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bolton and Undercliffe recorded 834 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (43.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 42.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bolton and Undercliffe
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bolton and Undercliffe recorded 218 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bolton and Undercliffe
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bolton and Undercliffe recorded 147 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bolton and Undercliffe
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bolton and Undercliffe recorded 139 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 54% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bolton and Undercliffe
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bolton and Undercliffe recorded 134 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bolton and Undercliffe
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bolton and Undercliffe recorded 127 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bolton and Undercliffe
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bolton and Undercliffe recorded 121 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bolton and Undercliffe
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bolton and Undercliffe recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bolton and Undercliffe
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bolton and Undercliffe recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bolton and Undercliffe
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bolton and Undercliffe recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bolton and Undercliffe
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bolton and Undercliffe recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bolton and Undercliffe
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bolton and Undercliffe recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bolton and Undercliffe
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bolton and Undercliffe recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bolton and Undercliffe
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bolton and Undercliffe recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bolton and Undercliffe, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bolton and Undercliffe.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bolton and Undercliffe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eccleshill | 3,042 | 153.3 | +52% |
| Windhill and Wrose | 2,204 | 126.2 | +25% |
| Manningham | 3,866 | 166.9 | +66% |
| Bradford Moor | 2,517 | 118.2 | +17% |
| Bowling and Barkerend | 3,993 | 169.0 | +68% |
| Idle and Thackley | 1,977 | 99.7 | -1% |
| City | 9,880 | 383.0 | +280% |
| Toller | 2,852 | 133.0 | +32% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Bolton and Undercliffe over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Wightman Street | 61 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 47 |
| On or near Exmouth Place | 42 |
| On or near Sutton Avenue | 42 |
| On or near Eccles Court | 41 |
| On or near Bolton Lane | 39 |
| On or near Greenwood Mount | 32 |
| On or near Welham Walk | 31 |
| On or near Sunnyside Lane | 28 |
| On or near Wayside Crescent | 25 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bolton and Undercliffe over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 664 | 34.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 639 | 32.8% |
| Not recorded | 218 | 11.2% |
| Under investigation | 185 | 9.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 63 | 3.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 59 | 3.0% |
| Local resolution | 52 | 2.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 23 | 1.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 0.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 13 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 13 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
Bolton and Undercliffe has an estimated population of 19,349. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bolton and Undercliffe sits in decile 2.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bolton and Undercliffe |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.1% |
| Social rented homes | 11.4% |
| Private rented homes | 25.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.3 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 40.3% |
Is Bolton and Undercliffe a safe place to live?
Bolton and Undercliffe recorded 100.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Bolton and Undercliffe?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 834 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (218).
Is crime in Bolton and Undercliffe going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bolton and Undercliffe was down 11% on the year before: 1,951 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,189 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bolton and Undercliffe?
Bolton and Undercliffe is policed by West Yorkshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Bolton and Undercliffe. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.