The latest West Yorkshire Police data, made available on Leeds Observatory, shows every drug-related offence recorded in Leeds from July 2021 to August 2022 that was not later cancelled. There were 3,055 crimes of this nature 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 drugs offences, listed in descending order. All images are for illustrative purposes and do not represent a specific incident or location.
7. Shakespeares, Bexleys and Bayswaters
There were 49 offences in the Shakespeares, Bexleys and Bayswaters in Burmantofts Photo: Google
8. Harehills Road, Conway Drive and the Luxors
There were 36 offences in Harehills Road, Conway Drive and the Luxors in Harehills Photo: Dan Rowland/SWNS.com
9. City Station and Bridgewater Place
There were 33 crimes in the streets around Leeds City Station and Bridgewater Place Photo: Simon Hulme
10. Trentham Street, the Oakleys and Garnets
There were 31 drugs crimes in Trentham Street, the Oakleys and Garnets in Hunslet Photo: Google
11. Brown Lane, the Rydalls and Malvern Street
There were 31 offences in Brown Lane, the Rydalls and Malvern Street in Holbeck Photo: Google
12. Glenthorpes, Gargrave Place, Brignall Garth and Middleton Avenue
There were 30 offences in the Glenthorpes, Gargrave Place, Brignall Garth and Middleton Avenue in Burmantofts Photo: Google