West Yorkshire Police, in conjunction with Leeds Observatory, have released the latest 12-month figures about crimes reported in the city across the time period of June 2025 to May 2026.
On this occasion, we have focused on the number of drug offences that have been reported across the wards of the city - in total, 3,633 reports were made over the last 12 months.
We’ve pulled together the worst 15 areas according to the recent information on hand.
The images used in this gallery are for illustrative purposes only and do not reflect the exact area within the ward from which the crimes have specifically been reported.
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1. Leeds city centre - 732
Leeds City Centre saw 732 drug offences reported between June 2025 and May 2026. | Canva/Getty Images
2. Beeston West & Cottingley - 205
Beeston West & Cottingley saw 205 drug offences reported between June 2025 and May 2026.
3. Harehills South - 94
Harehills South saw 94 drug offences reported between June 2025 and May 2026.
4. Lincoln Green & St James - 94
Lincoln Green & St James saw 94 drug offences reported between June 2025 and May 2026. | National World
5. Armley & New Wortley - 92
Armley & New Wortley saw 92 drug offences reported between June 2025 and May 2026. | Google
6. Cross Flats Park & Garnets - 83
Cross Flats Park & Garnets saw 83 drug offences reported between June 2025 and May 2026.