Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LS27 · Leeds
249
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
LS6 · Leeds
489
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Gildersome has less crime — 249 vs 489 incidents in March 2026.
Leeds recorded notably higher crime than Gildersome in March 2026 — 489 vs 249 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Gildersome sees higher rates of Shoplifting (39), while Leeds has more Vehicle crime (59). 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 489 incidents. That is 49% fewer crimes. Leeds is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Gildersome saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Leeds had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Gildersome recorded fewer total crimes (249 vs 489).