Total Crime Rate
42.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Gills area has the 35th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Otley & Yeadon , and the 652nd lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around The Gills (LS21 2AH) in the last 12 months was 42.7 per 1,000 residents and was 47.5% lower than the Otley & Yeadon average (81.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 19.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 75.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -59.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Gills (LS21 2AH), the main crime hotspot is near The Crossways. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Otley & Yeadon| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | The Gills | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Mellor Close | Further investigation is not in the public interest |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Newall Carr Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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