The latest West Yorkshire Police data, made available on Leeds Observatory, shows shoplifting offence recorded in Leeds from September 2021 to August 2022 that was not later cancelled. There were 7,143 crimes of this nature recorded across the city during the 12 month period.
These were the Leeds areas with the most shoplifting crimes, listed in descending order. All images are for illustrative purposes and do not represent a specific incident or location.
7. Colton and Austhorpe
Colton and Austhorpe recorded 189 shoplifting crimes Photo: Google
8. Morley West
Morley West recorded 163 shoplifting crimes Photo: John Clifton
9. Middleton Park, Manor Farm and Sharp Lane
Middleton Park, Manor Farm and Sharp Lane recorded 153 shoplifting crimes Photo: Mark Bickerdike
10. Armley and New Wortley
There were 143 shoplifting crimes in Armley and New Wortley Photo: Gary Longbottom
11. Burley
Burley recorded 128 shoplifting offences Photo: Graham Lindley
12. Kirkstall
Kirkstall recorded 120 shoplifting offences Photo: Mel Hulme