These are the ten worst areas in Leeds for arson

By Corinne Macdonald
Published 28th Feb 2019, 14:03 GMT
Updated 21st Mar 2019, 09:33 GMT

The worst areas for deliberately set fires in Leeds have been revealed.

Data released by West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue via Datamill North has shown the areas of Leeds with the highest number of deliberate fires in 2018. This data references primary fires. which are generally more serious fires usually attended by five or more fire crews. Fires are also recorded as deliberate even when deliberate ignition is merely suspected. There were a total of 478 deliberate primary fires recorded in 2018. Images are for illustrative purposes.

Data released by West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue via Datamill North has shown the areas of Leeds with the highest number of deliberate fires in 2018.placeholder image
Data released by West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue via Datamill North has shown the areas of Leeds with the highest number of deliberate fires in 2018.
The city centre ward topped the list with 48 deliberate primary fires attended in 2018.placeholder image
The city centre ward topped the list with 48 deliberate primary fires attended in 2018.
The area had 39 deliberate primary fires according to data from West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue.placeholder image
The area had 39 deliberate primary fires according to data from West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue.
Armley had 36 deliberate primary fires set in 2018.placeholder image
Armley had 36 deliberate primary fires set in 2018.
West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue attended 36 deliberate primary fire in this area.placeholder image
West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue attended 36 deliberate primary fire in this area.
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