The West Yorkshire Police data, released to the Yorkshire Evening Post following a Freedom of Information (FOI) Act request, shows every crime recorded in Leeds from April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020 that was not later cancelled. These are the 13 Leeds wards with the most recorded crimes during that period, listed in descending order. All images are for illustrative purposes and do not represent a specific incident or location.
7. Burmantofts and Richmond Hill
There were 4,624 crimes recorded in Burmantofts and Richmond Hill from April 2019 to March 2020
8. Middleton Park
There were 4,227 crimes recorded in the Middleton Park ward from April 2019 to March 2020
9. Farnley and Wortley
There were 3,060 crimes recorded in Farnley and Wortley from April 2019 to March 2020
10. Bramley and Stanningley
There were 3,046 crimes recorded in Bramley and Stanningley from April 2019 to March 2020
11. Kirkstall
There were 3,021 crimes recorded in Kirkstall from April 2019 to March 2020
12. Chapel Allerton
There were 2,987 crimes recorded in Chapel Allerton from April 2019 to March 2020