The 10 worst criminal damage and arson hotspots in Leeds revealed by police

The worst areas for criminal damage and arson in Leeds have been revealed by police - how does your area compare?

Data released by the Police.uk website tracks the number of reports of arson and criminal damage across the city, which police categorise together. This data is based on the latest available information, which tracks reports for October 2018 in each area. Areas listed are a rough guide based on policing districts and images are for illustrative purposes.

Police in Leeds. How does your area compare?placeholder image
Police in Leeds. How does your area compare?
There were 45 reports of criminal damage and arson in Leeds city centre in October 2018 according to police.ukplaceholder image
There were 45 reports of criminal damage and arson in Leeds city centre in October 2018 according to police.uk
There were 36 reports of criminal damage and arson in Gipton in October 2018 according to police.ukplaceholder image
There were 36 reports of criminal damage and arson in Gipton in October 2018 according to police.uk
There were 34 reports of criminal damage and arson in Hyde Park in October 2018 according to police.ukplaceholder image
There were 34 reports of criminal damage and arson in Hyde Park in October 2018 according to police.uk
There were 30 reports of criminal damage and arson in Armley in October 2018 according to police.ukplaceholder image
There were 30 reports of criminal damage and arson in Armley in October 2018 according to police.uk
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