Gildersome Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Gildersome during December 2025 reveals a troubling imbalance between violent and property offences, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 41.7% of all recorded crimes. This figure, 25% above the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, suggests a concentration of violent incidents that may be linked to the area's urban density and transient population. Other theft, which constitutes 18.8% of total crimes, is 169% above the UK average, pointing to a localised vulnerability in property security or economic factors driving such offences. The seasonal context of December—a month marked by Christmas shopping, dark evenings, and empty homes during holidays—may have amplified these patterns. Anti-social behaviour, though lower than the UK average by 14%, still represents a significant portion of crimes, reflecting the social dynamics of a built-up area within Leeds. The balance of crime types indicates a community grappling with both persistent violent crime and a surge in property-related offences, which may be exacerbated by the area's proximity to retail hubs and its status as a densely populated urban district. This mix contrasts with the UK average, where property crimes typically dominate, highlighting Gildersome's unique challenges in managing both personal safety and property security. The 10% above-average crime rate underscores the need for targeted interventions that address both the immediate safety concerns of residents and the systemic factors contributing to the area's elevated risk profile.

December 2025 brought stark contrasts in Gildersome's crime profile, with three notable shifts. Drugs-related offences surged by 100% compared to November, rising from zero to one incident—a spike that may reflect increased illicit activity during the festive season. Similarly, theft from the person also doubled, likely tied to crowded shopping environments or holiday-related vulnerabilities. Anti-social behaviour increased by 66.7%, a trend consistent with the seasonal surge in social gatherings and potential alcohol-fuelled incidents. Conversely, vehicle crime, public order offences, and shoplifting all fell by 50%, possibly due to reduced foot traffic during the Christmas holiday period or heightened security measures. The most extreme deviation from national averages was in 'other theft', which stood at 169% above the UK rate. This category, which includes crimes like bicycle theft or burglary of unoccupied homes, may reflect local vulnerabilities such as transient populations or poorly secured properties in the built-up area.

Gildersome's crime rate in December 2025 (7.7 per 1,000 residents) marks a 4.0% decrease from the previous month's rate of 8.0 per 1,000, reflecting a slight downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 2 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that aligns with typical urban patterns but remains notable for its consistency. When scaled to the local population of 6,265 residents, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 131 residents, a ratio that underscores the area's relatively high crime density compared to the UK average. This monthly aggregate highlights the persistent presence of crime in Gildersome, though the 4% reduction suggests potential stabilisation in policing efforts or seasonal factors. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents face a higher risk of encountering crime than the national average, though this is tempered by the absence of extreme spikes in any single category.