West Yorkshire Police data, made available on Leeds Observatory, shows every shoplifting offence in Leeds from July 2024 to June 2025 that was not later cancelled.
There were 10,650 shoplifting offences recorded across the city during the 12 month period.
We've broken this down by ward area.
These are the 15 most shoplifted Leeds wards, listed in descending order. All images are for illustrative purposes and do not represent a specific incident or location.
7. Gipton and Harehills
The Gipton and Harehills ward recorded 447 shoplifting offences between July 2024 and June 2025 | National World Photo: National World
8. Pudsey
The Pudsey ward recorded 446 shoplifting offences between July 2024 and June 2025 | National World
9. Temple Newsam
The Temple Newsam ward area, which includes The Springs Shopping Centre, recorded 406 shoplifting offences between July 2024 and June 2025. | James Hardisty
10. Armley
The Armley ward saw 348 incidents of shoplifting reported to police between July 2024 and June 2025. | Tony Johnson
11. Cross Gates and Whinmoor
The Cross Gates and Whinmoor ward recorded 300 shoplifting offences between July 2024 and June 2025. | Gary Longbottom Photo: Gary Longbottom
12. Burmantofts and Richmond Hill
The Burmantofts and Richmond Hill ward recorded 285 shoplifting offences between July 2024 and June 2025 | Igniyte Photo: Igniyte