Total Crime Rate
20.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Drovers Way area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 167 local areas in Bolton and Undercliffe , and the 81st lowest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Drovers Way (BD2 1JZ) in the last 12 months was 20.0 per 1,000 residents and was 86.9% lower than the Bolton and Undercliffe average (152.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 10.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -42.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -39.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Drovers Way (BD2 1JZ), the main crime hotspot is near Meadow Walk. Police recorded 26 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bolton and Undercliffe| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Whiteways | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Meadow Walk | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Long Meadows | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Long Meadows | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Perth Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Broome Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Broome Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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