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 617 anti-social behaviour offences between May 2023 and April 2024 | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
2. Middleton Park, Manor Farm and Sharp Lane
Middleton Park, Manor Farm and Sharp Lane recorded 187 anti-social behaviour offences between May 2023 and April 2024 | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
3. Middleton and Westwoods
Middleton and Westwoods recorded 183 anti-social behaviour offences between May 2023 and April 2024 | Simon Hulme Photo: Simon Hulme
4. Beeston Millshaw, Elland Road and Cottingley
Beeston Millshaw, Elland Road and Cottingley recorded 182 anti-social behaviour offences between May 2023 and April 2024 | Yorkshire Post Newspapers
5. Burley
Burley recorded 161 anti-social behaviour offences between May 2023 and April 2024 | National World Photo: National World
6. Rothwell Inner
Rothwell Inner recorded 55 new cases, an infection rate of 824.7. It’s up 34.1% from the previous week. Photo: Google