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 November 2022 to October 2023 that was not later cancelled. There were 9,126 crimes of this nature recorded across the city during the 12 month period.
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.

7. Burley
There were 160 anti-social behaviour crimes in Burley between November 2022 and October 2023 Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe

8. East Ardsley
There were 159 anti-social behaviour crimes in East Ardsley between November 2022 and October 2023 Photo: Google

9. Middleton and Westwoods
There were 158 anti-social behaviour crimes in Middleton and Westwoods between November 2022 and October 2023 Photo: James Hardisty

10. Beeston Millshaw, Elland Road and Cottingley
There were 157 anti-social behaviour crimes in Beeston Millshaw, Elland Road and Cottingley between November 2022 and October 2023 Photo: Mark Bickerdike

11. Halton and Whitkirk
There were 156 anti-social behaviour crimes in Halton and Whitkirk between November 2022 and October 2023 Photo: James Hardisty

12. Carlton, Robin Hood North, Rothwell Haigh and Royds Lane
There were 143 anti-social behaviour crimes in Carlton, Robin Hood North, Rothwell Haigh and Royds Lane between November 2022 and October 2023 Photo: Google


