West Yorkshire Police data, made available on Leeds Observatory, shows every violent and sexual offence recorded in Leeds from June 2022 to May 2023 that was not later cancelled. This includes offences against the person such as common assaults, grievous bodily harm and sexual offences.
There were 47,602 crimes of this nature recorded across the city during the 12 month period. These are the 15 Leeds neighbourhoods with the most offences, listed in descending order. All images are for illustrative purposes and do not represent a specific incident or location.
1. Areas with the most violent crime
These 15 Leeds neighbourhoods recorded the most violent and sexual offences between June 2022 and April 2023 Photo: National World
2. City centre
Leeds city centre recorded 3,775 violent and sexual offences between June 2022 and May 2023 Photo: Chris - stock.adobe.com
3. Armley and New Wortley
Armley and New Wortley recorded 1,184 violent and sexual offences between June 2022 and May 2023 Photo: Tony Johnson
4. Lincoln Green and Ebor Gardens
Lincoln Green and Ebor Gardens recorded 1,069 violent and sexual offences between June 2022 and May 2023 Photo: James Hardisty
5. Harehills - Comptons, Sutherlands and Nowells
The Comptons, Sutherlands and Nowells neighbourhood in Harehills recorded 980 violent and sexual offences between June 2022 and May 2023 Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
6. Harehills
Harehills recorded 974 violent and sexual offences between June 2022 and May 2023 Photo: SWNS