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.
The latest police data, made available on Leeds Observatory, shows every ASB offence recorded in Leeds from January-December 2023 that was not later cancelled. There were 9,236 crimes of this nature recorded across the city during the 12 month period, down from 9,880 the previous year.
These are the Leeds neighbourhoods with the most recorded ASB crimes, listed in descending order. All images are for illustrative purposes and do not represent a specific incident or location.
1. City centre
Leeds city centre recorded 679 anti-social behaviour offences in 2023 Photo: National World
2. Rothwell
Rothwell recorded 193 anti-social behaviour offences in 2023 Photo: National World
3. Middleton Park, Manor Farm and Sharp Lane
Middleton Park, Manor Farm and Sharp Lane recorded 188 anti-social behaviour offences in 2023 Photo: James Hardisty
4. Middleton and Westwoods
Middleton and Westwoods recorded 172 anti-social behaviour offences in 2023 Photo: James Hardisty
5. Armley and New Wortley
Armley and New Wortley recorded 168 anti-social behaviour offences in 2023 Photo: Bruce Rollinson
6. Burley
Burley recorded 166 anti-social behaviour offences in 2023 Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe