Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LS27 · Leeds
249
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
LS2 · Leeds
1,626
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Gildersome has less crime — 249 vs 1,626 incidents in March 2026.
Leeds recorded substantially more crime than Gildersome in March 2026 — 1,626 incidents compared to 249, a 6.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Gildersome sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (23), while Leeds has more Other theft (143). 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 March 2026 Police data, Gildersome recorded fewer crimes than Leeds — 249 vs 1,626 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Leeds is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Gildersome saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Leeds had more Other theft. Overall, Gildersome recorded fewer total crimes (249 vs 1,626).