Crime in Gildersome: statistics, rates and trends
599 crimes were recorded in Gildersome in the 12 months to August 2026, 95.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Gildersome
- Questions about crime in Gildersome
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (177), anti-social behaviour (81) and other theft (70) made up 55% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 408th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Gildersome | Leeds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 599 | 105,688 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 95.7 | 125.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 6,260 | 845,189 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Gildersome peaked in the year to August 2023 (708 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (559). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 7%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 599 | 95.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 610 | 97.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 600 | 95.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 708 | 113.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 673 | 107.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 662 | 105.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 559 | 89.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 566 | 90.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 559 | 89.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 70 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Gildersome recorded notably more other theft (73% above the national rate), burglary (66% above the national rate) and other crime (59% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (33% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 38 to 55 and shoplifting rose from 47 to 61, while vehicle crime fell from 41 to 21 and violence and sexual offences fell from 227 to 177.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 177 | 28.3 | 34.2 | -22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 81 | 12.9 | 15.4 | +9% |
| Other theft | 70 | 11.2 | 6.4 | +27% |
| Shoplifting | 61 | 9.7 | 8.5 | +30% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 55 | 8.8 | 6.7 | +45% |
| Public order | 50 | 8.0 | 6.7 | +11% |
| Burglary | 37 | 5.9 | 3.6 | -5% |
| Other crime | 21 | 3.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 3.4 | 5.0 | -49% |
| Drugs | 18 | 2.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Gildersome; the highest is Morley (Leeds) (133.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Gomersal and Birkenshaw (73.1).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Gildersome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morley (Leeds) | 4,442 | 133.4 | +39% |
| Gomersal and Birkenshaw | 1,178 | 73.1 | -24% |
| Batley | 4,884 | 114.6 | +20% |
| Pudsey | 3,167 | 89.1 | -7% |
| East Ardsley | 1,125 | 77.9 | -19% |
| Heckmondwike | 1,134 | 95.4 | 0% |
| Cleckheaton | 1,521 | 123.0 | +29% |
| Liversedge | 1,687 | 103.7 | +8% |
The 10 locations below account for 55% of the crime recorded in Gildersome over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (92).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 92 |
| On or near Wakefield Road | 56 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 44 |
| On or near Church Avenue | 29 |
| On or near East View | 23 |
| On or near Gildersome Spur | 22 |
| On or near Hadleys Court | 19 |
| On or near Supermarket | 18 |
| On or near Forest Bank | 15 |
| On or near Finkle Lane | 14 |
Of the 518 crimes in Gildersome with a recorded outcome, 44% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 81 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 227 | 43.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 140 | 27.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 70 | 13.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 27 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 24 | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Gildersome has an estimated population of 6,260 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.5%, against 7.9%), less private renting (14%, against 20%) and more retired residents (27%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Gildersome average decile 6.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Gildersome | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Gildersome a safe place to live?
Gildersome recorded 95.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 408th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other theft and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Gildersome?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 177 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (81).
Is crime in Gildersome going up or down?
Recorded crime in Gildersome was down 2% on the year before: 599 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 610 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Gildersome?
About 6,260 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Gildersome?
Gildersome is policed by West Yorkshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.