Crime in Gildersome: statistics, rates and trends
592 crimes were recorded in Gildersome in the 12 months to July 2026, 94.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Gildersome at a glance
- Crime trends in Gildersome
- Types of crime in Gildersome
- Gildersome compared with nearby towns
- Streets with the most crime in Gildersome
- What happened after crimes were reported in Gildersome
- Population and deprivation in Gildersome
- Questions about crime in Gildersome
- About this data
592 crimes were recorded in Gildersome in the 12 months to July 2026, 94.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 180 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Gildersome has the 421st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Gildersome | Leeds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 592 | 106,410 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 94.6 | 125.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +0% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 6,260 | 845,189 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Gildersome was highest in the year to July 2023 (690 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (538). Over the whole period it rose 6%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 592 | 94.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 592 | 94.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 622 | 99.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 690 | 110.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 671 | 107.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 676 | 108.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 538 | 85.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 568 | 90.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 558 | 89.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 60 |
| June 2026 | 45 |
| May 2026 | 54 |
| April 2026 | 45 |
| March 2026 | 40 |
| February 2026 | 49 |
| January 2026 | 40 |
| December 2025 | 48 |
| November 2025 | 50 |
| October 2025 | 42 |
| September 2025 | 56 |
| August 2025 | 63 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Gildersome over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for other theft, shoplifting, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+63%) and criminal damage and arson (+51%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-40%) and violence and sexual offences (-20%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 180 | 28.8 | 0.84 | -20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 72 | 11.5 | 0.75 | +1% |
| Other theft | 70 | 11.2 | 1.75 | +35% |
| Shoplifting | 67 | 10.7 | 1.29 | +63% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 56 | 8.9 | 1.32 | +51% |
| Public order | 43 | 6.9 | 1.03 | -4% |
| Burglary | 36 | 5.8 | 1.63 | -5% |
| Vehicle crime | 24 | 3.8 | 0.78 | -40% |
| Other crime | 23 | 3.7 | 1.74 | +44% |
| Drugs | 16 | 2.6 | 0.78 | +33% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.5 | 0.35 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.16 | -86% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.09 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Gildersome
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Gildersome recorded 180 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 30.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Gildersome
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Gildersome recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 12.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Gildersome
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Gildersome recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 11.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Gildersome
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Gildersome recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 63% on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Gildersome
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Gildersome recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 51% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Gildersome
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Gildersome recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Gildersome
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Gildersome recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Gildersome
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Gildersome recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Gildersome
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Gildersome recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Gildersome
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Gildersome recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Gildersome
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Gildersome recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Gildersome
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Gildersome recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 86% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Gildersome
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Gildersome recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Gildersome, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Gildersome.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Gildersome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morley (Leeds) | 4,481 | 134.6 | +42% |
| Gomersal and Birkenshaw | 1,193 | 74.0 | -22% |
| Batley | 4,826 | 113.2 | +20% |
| Pudsey | 3,251 | 91.4 | -3% |
| East Ardsley | 1,162 | 80.5 | -15% |
| Heckmondwike | 1,143 | 96.1 | +2% |
| Cleckheaton | 1,501 | 121.4 | +28% |
| Liversedge | 1,674 | 102.9 | +9% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Gildersome over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 82 |
| On or near Wakefield Road | 64 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 43 |
| On or near Church Avenue | 30 |
| On or near East View | 23 |
| On or near Gildersome Spur | 23 |
| On or near Hadleys Court | 20 |
| On or near Supermarket | 16 |
| On or near Finkle Lane | 14 |
| On or near Forest Bank | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Gildersome over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 238 | 40.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 137 | 23.1% |
| Not recorded | 72 | 12.2% |
| Under investigation | 59 | 10.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 27 | 4.6% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 2.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
Gildersome has an estimated population of 6,260. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Gildersome sits in decile 6.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Gildersome |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.2% |
| Social rented homes | 12.9% |
| Private rented homes | 13.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 |
Is Gildersome a safe place to live?
Gildersome recorded 94.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Gildersome?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 180 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (72).
Is crime in Gildersome going up or down?
Recorded crime in Gildersome was almost unchanged on the year before: 592 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 592 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Gildersome?
Gildersome is policed by West Yorkshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Gildersome. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.