West Yorkshire Police data, made available on Leeds Observatory, shows every offence recorded in Leeds from April 2022 to March 2023 that was not later cancelled. There were 114,712 crimes recorded across the city during the 12 month period.
We have broken down the offences by Lower Super Output Area (LSOA), a geographic area covering small clusters of streets. These are the LSOAs with the most offences, listed in descending order.
All images are for illustrative purposes and do not represent a specific incident or location.
1. Leeds streets with the most crime
These Lower Super Output Areas (LSOAs) recorded the most offences between April 2022 and March 2023 Photo: National World
2. The Headrow
The Headrow and the surrounding streets in Leeds city centre recorded 7,403 crimes Photo: National World
3. City Station, Bridgewater Place
The Bridgewater Place and City Station LSOA recorded 1,732 offences Photo: Simon Hulme
4. Quarry Hill, Kirkgate, The Calls
Quarry Hill, Kirkgate and The Calls in the city centre recorded 1,413 crimes Photo: Google
5. LGI, Courts, Park Square, York Place
The LGI, Courts, Park Square and York Place LSOA in the city centre recorded 1,217 offences Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
6. Elland Road, Wesley Street, Cross Heath Green
Elland Road, Wesley Street and Cross Heath Green recorded 927 crimes Photo: Bruce Rollinson