Gildersome Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In August 2025, Gildersome recorded 63 crimes across its population of 6,265 residents, translating to a crime rate of 10.1 per 1,000—24.7% above the UK average of 8.1. This figure, while stable compared to the previous month's 10.2, underscores the area's elevated vulnerability to crime. The most prevalent offences were violence and sexual offences (15 cases, 23.8% of total), anti-social behaviour (11 cases, 17.5%), and shoplifting (9 cases, 14.3%). These patterns align with the characteristics of a built-up area within Leeds, where high foot traffic and commercial activity contribute to recurring issues. Seasonal factors likely played a role, as August is a peak holiday month, increasing the risk of burglary in empty homes and driving shoplifting during retail shopping periods. While violence rates dropped by 40% compared to the previous month, property crimes such as shoplifting and criminal damage surged, with shoplifting alone 122% above the UK average. This disparity suggests that while some areas of concern are being addressed, others—particularly retail security and vandalism—require targeted interventions. The local crime profile reflects a combination of urban density, seasonal activity, and persistent challenges in maintaining public order, demanding a nuanced approach to policing and community engagement.

August 2025 marked significant shifts in crime patterns, with shoplifting tripling from 3 to 9 incidents—a 200% increase—driven by summer retail activity. Criminal damage and arson surged by 250%, rising from 2 to 7 cases, potentially linked to holiday-related vandalism. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 40%, from 25 to 15, possibly reflecting seasonal changes in public spaces. Anti-social behaviour remained a persistent issue, with 11 incidents (17.5% of total crimes), 23% above the UK average. The sharp rise in shoplifting—122% above the UK rate—highlights vulnerabilities in local retail security, while the 86% increase in criminal damage and arson suggests targeted efforts by offenders during the summer months. These fluctuations illustrate the combination of seasonal activity and localized crime hotspots.

August 2025 saw a stable crime rate in Gildersome, with a 1.6% decrease from the previous month's 10.2 to 10.1 per 1,000 residents. This minor fluctuation suggests consistent patterns in local crime dynamics, though the overall rate remains higher than the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day, a figure that aligns with typical urban built-up areas. When scaled to the population of 6,265, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 99 residents—a stark reminder of the frequency of incidents in a densely populated setting. This rate, while stable, underscores the need for ongoing community engagement and policing strategies to address persistent issues, particularly in categories like shoplifting and criminal damage, which remain high compared to national benchmarks.