These are the worst places in Leeds for dogs attacking people

By Corinne Macdonald
Published 28th Feb 2019, 14:03 GMT

Recent data from Leeds council has revealed the worst wards for reports of dogs attacking humans.

The statistics, released via Datamill North, show that during 2017 and 2018 there were 277 reports of dogs attacking humans. These are the worst 11 wards in the city, Images are for illustrative purposes. Read the YEPs full report: Strays, attacks and fouling - what the statistics say about Leeds dogs

The 11 worst Leeds areas for dog attacks on humans have been revealed.placeholder image
The 11 worst Leeds areas for dog attacks on humans have been revealed.
Beston and Holbeck topped the list with 22 reports of dogs attacking humans.placeholder image
Beston and Holbeck topped the list with 22 reports of dogs attacking humans.
There were 16 reports of dogs attacking humans in Killingbeck and Seacroft.placeholder image
There were 16 reports of dogs attacking humans in Killingbeck and Seacroft.
Leeds council received 15 reports from Armley of dogs attacking humans.placeholder image
Leeds council received 15 reports from Armley of dogs attacking humans.
Leeds council received 12 reports of dogs attacking humans in Crossgates and Whinmoor.placeholder image
Leeds council received 12 reports of dogs attacking humans in Crossgates and Whinmoor.
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