Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LS27 · Leeds
257
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
LS12 · Leeds
472
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Gildersome has less crime — 257 vs 472 incidents in April 2026.
Leeds recorded notably higher crime than Gildersome in April 2026 — 472 vs 257 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Gildersome sees higher rates of Shoplifting (39), while Leeds has more Public order (35). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Gildersome recorded fewer crimes than Leeds — 257 vs 472 incidents. That is 46% fewer crimes. Leeds is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Gildersome saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Leeds had more Public order. Overall, Gildersome recorded fewer total crimes (257 vs 472).