There are a number of crimes associated with anti-social behaviour (ASB), including those relating to fireworks, neighbours, alcohol, nuisance motorbikes or quad bikes or youth-related offences.
West Yorkshire Police has dedicated anti-social behaviour teams in Leeds, made up of police, local authorities and partners. These teams deal with the more serious and recurring problems, helping to support the work of local officers.
Police can use a number of tools to tackle anti-social behaviour, including warning letters, Acceptable Behaviour Contracts (ABCs), Anti-Social Behaviour Orders (ASBOs), premises closures and dispersal orders.
The latest police data, made available on Leeds Observatory, shows every ASB offence recorded in Leeds from December 2022 to November 2023 that was not later cancelled. There were 9,227 crimes of this nature recorded across the city during the 12 month period.
We have broken down the crimes by Lower Super Output Area (LSOA), a geographic area covering small clusters of streets. These are the LSOAs with the most recorded ASB crimes, listed in descending order.
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1. The Headrow
The Headrow and the surrounding streets in the city centre recorded 394 ASB crimes
2. Quarry Hill, Kirkgate and The Calls
Quarry Hill, Kirkgate and The Calls in the city centre recorded 186 ASB crimes
4. Sandybanks, Springhead Road, John O' Gaints
The Sandybanks, Springhead Road and the John O' Gaunts in Rothwell recorded 106 ASB crimes Photo: Google
5. Eastdeans, Seacroft Crescent, Hansbys
The Eastdeans, Seacroft Crescent and the Hansbys in Seacroft recorded 99 ASB crimes Photo: Google
6. Crowther Avenue and the Carr Hills
Crowther Avenue and the Carr Hills in Calverley recorded 92 ASB crimes Photo: Google