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.
13. Crosby Street, the Recreations and Bartons
There were 30 drugs crimes in Crosby Street, the Recreations and Bartons in Holbeck Photo: Google
14. Barton Road, Coupland Street and Sunbeam Place
There were 29 offences in Barton Road, Coupland Street and Sunbeam Place in Holbeck Photo: Google