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 February 2023 to March 2024 that was not later cancelled. There were 9,167 crimes of this nature recorded across the city during the 12 month period.
These are the 13 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 659 anti-social behaviour crimes | James Hardisty/National World Photo: James Hardisty/National World
2. Middleton and Westwoods
Middleton and Westwoods recorded 187 anti-social behaviour crimes | Simon Hulme Photo: Simon Hulme
3. Middleton Park, Manor Farm and Sharp Lane
Middleton Park, Manor Farm and Sharp Lane also recorded 182 anti-social behaviour crimes | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
4. Beeston Millshaw, Elland Road and Cottingley
Beeston Millshaw, Elland Road and Cottingley recorded 177 anti-social behaviour crimes | Bruce Rollinson Photo: Bruce Rollinson
5. Burley
Burley recorded 174 anti-social behaviour crimes | Jonathan Gawthorpe Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
6. Rothwell
Rothwell recorded 172 anti-social behaviour crimes | Lee McLean / SWNS Photo: Lee McLean / SWNS