The 15 worst areas of Leeds for anti-social behaviour, according to 12-month data

Official data from the Leeds Observatory reveals the 15 areas of the city with the highest recorded anti-social behaviour over 12 months

The latest data from the Leeds Observatory has revealed the number of anti-social behaviour incidents recorded across the city over a recent 12-month period.

Police classify anti-social behaviour as conduct causing or likely to cause harassment, alarm, or distress to members of the public. This includes rowdy and disorderly behaviour, street drinking, noise nuisance, environmental anti-social behaviour, and firework misuse.

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In total, there were 9,757 reports of anti-social behaviour across Leeds between September 2025 and August 2026.

Here are the 15 locations with the most reports across that timeframe.

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