Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LS27 · Leeds
257
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
LS9 · Leeds
727
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Gildersome has less crime — 257 vs 727 incidents in April 2026.
Leeds recorded substantially more crime than Gildersome in April 2026 — 727 incidents compared to 257, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Gildersome sees higher rates of Shoplifting (39) and Anti-social behaviour (29), while Leeds has more Criminal damage & arson (60) and Other theft (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 April 2026 Police data, Gildersome recorded fewer crimes than Leeds — 257 vs 727 incidents. That is 65% fewer crimes. Leeds is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Gildersome saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Leeds had more Criminal damage & arson and Other theft. Overall, Gildersome recorded fewer total crimes (257 vs 727).