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Crime in Gildersome

Gildersome had 798 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 138 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 33rd of 113 Leeds areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 42% above the middle Leeds area. Crime was up 7% on the three months before.

LS27, Leeds · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Gildersome

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138crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
33 of 113Leeds rank1st is the highest rate
+7%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common255 in 3 months

Month by month

237 Mar 263 Apr 246 May 284 Jun 260 Jul 254 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Gildersome. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence25532%
shoplifting13016%
anti-social behaviour10413%
public order719%
criminal damage618%
theft476%
burglary466%
vehicle crime354%

Gildersome against Leeds

TypeGildersome per 1,000Middle Leeds areaChange
Violence44.137.6▲ 6%
Burglary86.8▲ 7%
Vehicle crime6.15.1▲ 30%
Anti-social behaviour1811.9▲ 51%
Theft and robbery10.98.9▼ 2%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
New Farnley155.5▲ 20%
Gildersome138▲ 7%
Adwalton119.7▲ 7%
Bruntcliffe116.4▲ 8%
Drighlington112.8▲ 10%
Churwell69.6▼ 26%
Daisy Hill68.3▼ 7%
See every Leeds area ranked on the crime in Leeds page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Gildersome a safe area?

Gildersome had about 138 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 33 of 113 Leeds areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Gildersome?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (255), followed by shoplifting (130) and anti-social behaviour (104).