West Yorkshire Police has released its latest figures on the number of shoplifting offences across the city between March 2025 and February 2026.
Across the specific Leeds neighbourhoods, 10,098 offences were recorded during this period.
We’ve taken a look at the figures provided by Leeds Observatory to bring you the 15 Leeds neighbourhoods with the most reported shoplifting offences during the latest 12-month period.
All images are for illustrative purposes and do not represent a specific incident or location.
1. Leeds city centre - 2,647 offences
Leeds City Centre reported 2,647 shoplifting offences between March 2025 and February 2026. | YEP
2. University & Little Woodhouse - 433 offences
University & Little Woodhouse reported 433 shoplifting offences between March 2025 and February 2026. | Local Library
3. Churwell - 389 offences
Churwell reported 389 shoplifting offences between March 2025 and February 2026. | Google
4. Farsley South, Stanningley & Pudsey North West - 344 offences
Farsley South, Stanningley & Pudsey North West reported 344 shoplifting offences between March 2025 and February 2026. | Local Library
5. Yeadon West - 317 offences
Yeadon West reported 317 shoplifting offences between March 2025 and February 2026. | Google
6. Armley & New Wortley - 271 offences
Armley & New Wortley reported 271 shoplifting offences between March 2025 and February 2026. | Bruce Rollinson