These are the 12 worst places in Leeds in 2019 for violence and sex offence crime reports

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Data released by the Police.uk website tracks the number of reports of violent and sexual offence incidents across the city. There were a total of 2,815 violent crimes and sexual offences in February 2019 in Leeds. This data is based on the latest available information, which tracks reports for February 2019 in each area. Areas listed are a rough guide based on policing districts and images are for illustrative purposes.

The 12 worst places in Leeds in 2019 for violence and sex offence crime reports have been revealed.placeholder image
The 12 worst places in Leeds in 2019 for violence and sex offence crime reports have been revealed.
The city centre tops the list with 926 reports of violence and sexual offences.placeholder image
The city centre tops the list with 926 reports of violence and sexual offences.
There were 478 reports of violence and sexual offences in the Gipton and Harehills area.placeholder image
There were 478 reports of violence and sexual offences in the Gipton and Harehills area.
Police received 509 reports of violence and sexual offences in Beeston.placeholder image
Police received 509 reports of violence and sexual offences in Beeston.
In the student hotspot of Hyde Park/ Headingley there were 436 reports of violence and sexual offences.placeholder image
In the student hotspot of Hyde Park/ Headingley there were 436 reports of violence and sexual offences.
Police received 376 reports of violence and sexual offences in Bramley.placeholder image
Police received 376 reports of violence and sexual offences in Bramley.
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