Leeds Observatory have provided the latest 12-month analysis of crimes in Leeds, with the focus this week on the areas that have reported the most public order offences.
Between April 2025 and March 2026, there were a total of 8,276 offences reported, according to figures from West Yorkshire Police and Leeds Observatory.
We’ve pulled the 15 areas of the city where most of the offences have been reported.
All images are for illustrative purposes only and not based on the exact locations of those public order offences being reported.
1. Leeds city centre - 1,130
Leeds city centre saw 1,130 public order offences reported between April 2025 and March 2026. | National World
2. Beeston West and Cottingley - 340
Beeston West and Cottingley saw 340 public order offences reported between April 2025 and March 2026. | Local Library
3. Lincoln Green and St James - 210
Lincoln Green and St James reported 210 public order offences between April 2025 and March 2026. | YPN
4. Armley and New Wortley - 196
Armley and New Wortley recorded 196 public order offences between April 2025 and March 2026 | Bruce Rollinson
5. Leeds Dock, Hunslet and Stourton - 147
Leeds Dock, Hunslet and Stourton recorded 147 reports of public order offences between April 2025 and March 2026. | Local Library
6. Harehills South - 129
Harehills South recorded 129 public order offences between April 2025 and March 2026. | Bruce Rollinson