New police data, obtained by the Yorkshire Evening Post under the Freedom of Information (FOI) ACT, has revealed the areas which are a particular hotspots for this type of crime. These are the 11 Leeds areas with the most arson crimes recorded from April 2019 to March 2020. All images are for illustrative purposes and do not represent a specific incident or location.
7. Cross Gates and Whinmoor
There were 22 arson crimes recorded in Cross Gates and Whinmoor from April 2019 to March 2020
8. Little London and Woodhouse
There were 20 crimes of arson recorded in Little London and Woodhouse from April 2019 to March 2020. This ward also includes most of the city centre
9. Farnley and Wortley
There were 16 arson crimes recorded in Farnley and Wortley from April 2019 to March 2020 Photo: Google
10. Beeston and Holbeck
There were 15 crimes of arson recorded in Beeston and Holbeck from April 2019 to March 2020
11. Burmantofts
There were 15 arson crimes recorded in Burmantofts from March 2019 to April 2020