Crime in Bolton and Undercliffe: statistics, rates and trends
1,941 crimes were recorded in Bolton and Undercliffe in the 12 months to August 2026, 100.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Bolton and Undercliffe
- Questions about crime in Bolton and Undercliffe
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (824), anti-social behaviour (211) and criminal damage and arson (149) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,231st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Bolton and Undercliffe | Bradford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,941 | 72,631 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 100.3 | 128.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 19,349 | 563,605 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Bolton and Undercliffe of any year here (1,941 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 24%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,941 | 100.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,174 | 112.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,180 | 112.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,665 | 137.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,712 | 140.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,924 | 151.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,808 | 145.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,900 | 149.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,548 | 131.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 174 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bolton and Undercliffe recorded notably more burglary (2.0 times the national rate), other crime (83% above the national rate) and drugs (48% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (87% below) and anti-social behaviour (29% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 96 to 140 and vehicle crime rose from 91 to 119, while shoplifting fell from 45 to 21 and public order fell from 191 to 132.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 824 | 42.6 | 34.2 | -22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 211 | 10.9 | 15.4 | -1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 149 | 7.7 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Burglary | 140 | 7.2 | 3.6 | +46% |
| Public order | 132 | 6.8 | 6.7 | -31% |
| Other theft | 131 | 6.8 | 6.4 | +12% |
| Vehicle crime | 119 | 6.2 | 5.0 | +31% |
| Drugs | 94 | 4.9 | 3.3 | +24% |
| Other crime | 75 | 3.9 | 2.1 | +19% |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 1.1 | 8.5 | -53% |
| Robbery | 18 | 0.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bolton and Undercliffe; the highest is City, Bradford (386.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Idle and Thackley (99.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bolton and Undercliffe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eccleshill | 3,023 | 152.4 | +52% |
| Windhill and Wrose | 2,170 | 124.2 | +24% |
| Manningham | 3,873 | 167.2 | +67% |
| Bradford Moor | 2,496 | 117.2 | +17% |
| Bowling and Barkerend | 3,999 | 169.2 | +69% |
| Idle and Thackley | 1,964 | 99.1 | -1% |
| City | 9,967 | 386.4 | +285% |
| Toller | 2,808 | 131.0 | +31% |
The 10 locations below account for 20% of the crime recorded in Bolton and Undercliffe over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Wightman Street” (61).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Wightman Street | 61 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 49 |
| On or near Eccles Court | 41 |
| On or near Sutton Avenue | 41 |
| On or near Exmouth Place | 39 |
| On or near Bolton Lane | 38 |
| On or near Greenwood Mount | 33 |
| On or near Wayside Crescent | 27 |
| On or near Welham Walk | 27 |
| On or near Sunnyside Lane | 25 |
Of the 1,730 crimes in Bolton and Undercliffe with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 211 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 678 | 39.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 628 | 36.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 178 | 10.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 67 | 3.9% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 60 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 53 | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 13 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 12 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Bolton and Undercliffe has an estimated population of 19,349 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (26%, against 18%), less social housing (11%, against 17%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (23%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bolton and Undercliffe average decile 2.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Bolton and Undercliffe | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 26.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 28.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 25.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.3 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 40.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Bolton and Undercliffe a safe place to live?
Bolton and Undercliffe recorded 100.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,231st 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 Bolton and Undercliffe?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 824 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (211).
Is crime in Bolton and Undercliffe going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bolton and Undercliffe was down 11% on the year before: 1,941 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,174 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bolton and Undercliffe?
About 19,349 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bolton and Undercliffe?
Bolton and Undercliffe 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.