Gildersome Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

September 2025 saw Gildersome’s crime rate reach 8.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 20.3% above the UK average of 7.4. This figure, while modest in absolute terms, reflects a marked divergence from national trends, particularly in property-related offences. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (14 cases, 25% of total), anti-social behaviour (11 cases, 19.6%), and shoplifting (10 cases, 17.9%). The seasonal context of September—marked by the return to school and university term time—may have influenced these patterns, with anti-social behaviour and shoplifting aligning with the increased foot traffic and social activity typical of this period. However, the most significant departure from the UK average was in shoplifting, which stood at 1.6 per 1,000, more than triple the national rate of 0.6 per 1,000. This disparity may be linked to Gildersome’s proximity to Leeds’ retail corridors, where high foot traffic and a mix of local and transient populations could drive such incidents. Meanwhile, the relatively low rate of violence and sexual offences (2.2 per 1,000) compared to the UK average (2.6) suggests that the area’s built-up nature and policing presence may mitigate some forms of violent crime. The overall profile indicates a community grappling with property-related challenges while maintaining lower levels of violent crime, a balance that may reflect both local characteristics and broader regional trends.

The most striking month-on-month change was a 66.7% increase in burglary cases, rising from 3 to 5 incidents. This sharp rise contrasts with a 66.7% drop in 'other crime' (from 3 to 1) and a 42.9% decrease in criminal damage and arson (from 7 to 4). These shifts highlight a combination of property-focused crimes and reductions in less common categories. Anti-social behaviour remains significantly above the UK average (54% higher), while shoplifting—now at 1.6 per 1,000—surpasses the national rate by 162%. For residents, the 20.3% gap between Gildersome’s overall rate (8.9) and the UK average (7.4) underscores the area’s distinct challenges. The increase in burglary, though modest in absolute terms, may reflect seasonal factors such as the return of students to university halls, which can alter patterns of property crime.

Gildersome's crime rate in September 2025 (8.9 per 1,000 residents) represents an 11.1% decrease from the previous month's rate of 10.1 per 1,000, marking a notable downward trend. Over the 30-day period, this translates to roughly 2 crimes reported per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of criminal activity in the area. When scaled to the population of 6,265 residents, the monthly exposure equates to one reported crime for every 112 residents—a ratio that underscores the frequency of incidents relative to the local population. This comparison provides a tangible measure for residents, illustrating that while the area remains above the UK average, the rate has shown a measurable reduction compared to August. The decrease may reflect seasonal patterns, such as the winding down of university freshers’ events, or a broader shift in criminal activity as the academic year progresses.