Gildersome Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In August 2024, Gildersome, a built-up area within Leeds, recorded 45 crimes, translating to a crime rate of 7.2 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 12.2% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, positioning the area as one of the safer urban pockets within the city. The breakdown of crimes reveals a mixed profile, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 26.7% of all incidents—12 of the 45 total—and anti-social behaviour contributing 17.8%. These rates align with the characteristics of a densely populated, possibly mixed-use area where retail and residential spaces intersect, creating environments conducive to both interpersonal conflicts and anti-social behaviour. The seasonal context of August, a peak holiday month, may have influenced patterns, particularly in property crimes. While burglary rates are typically expected to rise due to empty homes, Gildersome’s data shows no significant increase in this category, a trend that may be explained by effective local policing or the absence of major holiday events. However, the rate of criminal damage and arson—1.0 per 1,000—was 61% above the UK average, a discrepancy that could reflect localized issues such as vandalism in undermaintained public spaces. The area’s relatively low rate of violent crime, despite its urban density, may be attributed to community engagement efforts or the presence of local support networks that mitigate conflict. Overall, the crime profile of Gildersome in August illustrates a balance between typical urban challenges and the influence of seasonal and community-specific factors.

August 2024 marked a significant shift in crime trends for Gildersome, with shoplifting incidents plummeting by 81.3% compared to the previous month, falling from 16 to 3. This steep decline could be linked to increased foot traffic in retail areas during the summer, potentially deterring opportunistic theft. Meanwhile, public order offences decreased by 40%, from 5 to 3, suggesting a reduction in disturbances during the month. However, criminal damage and arson rose by 50%, with incidents increasing from 4 to 6, a trend that may reflect heightened activity in areas with vacant properties during the holiday season. The rate of violence and sexual offences in Gildersome—1.9 per 1,000—was 29% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, a disparity that could be attributed to the area’s proximity to community policing initiatives or its relatively stable social fabric. Conversely, possession of weapons surged by 100%, with one incident reported in August after none in July, a statistic that deserves closer attention given the potential implications for public safety.

For August 2024, Gildersome recorded a crime rate of 7.2 per 1,000 residents, a 34.8% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 11.0 per 1,000. This decline aligns with broader trends observed in similar urban areas during late summer, when seasonal patterns and community activities may reduce opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that, while seemingly low, reflects the concentrated nature of incidents in specific locations. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure rate—1 reported crime for every 139 residents—provides context for how frequently residents might encounter crime in their daily lives. This statistic, when compared to the UK average, highlights Gildersome’s position as a relatively safe built-up area within Leeds, though localized factors such as the presence of retail spaces or community events could influence these figures. The drop in crime from July to August suggests that targeted policing efforts or natural seasonal shifts, such as the closure of summer festivals, may have contributed to the reduction, though further analysis would be required to confirm this hypothesis.