Leeds crime map: The 15 areas with the most drugs crime named by new West Yorkshire Police figures

New police figures have named the Leeds neighbourhoods worst hit by drugs crime.

West Yorkshire Police data, made available on Leeds Observatory, shows every offence related to drugs in Leeds from March 2022 to February 2023 that was not later cancelled. There were 3,175 crimes of this nature recorded across the city during the 12 month period.

These are the Leeds neighbourhoods with the most drugs crime, listed in descending order. All images are for illustrative purposes and do not represent a specific incident or location.

These 15 Leeds neighbourhoods recorded the most drugs crime between March 2022 and February 2023, the latest available figuresplaceholder image
These 15 Leeds neighbourhoods recorded the most drugs crime between March 2022 and February 2023, the latest available figures
Leeds city centre recorded 353 drugs crimesplaceholder image
Leeds city centre recorded 353 drugs crimes
Beeston Millshaw, Elland Road and Cottingley recorded 245 offencesplaceholder image
Beeston Millshaw, Elland Road and Cottingley recorded 245 offences
Harehills recorded 157 offencesplaceholder image
Harehills recorded 157 offences
Holbeck recorded 107 offencesplaceholder image
Holbeck recorded 107 offences
Beeston Hill recorded 100 offencesplaceholder image
Beeston Hill recorded 100 offences
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