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Leeds crime map: The 13 most violent neighbourhoods named by police figures

These neighbourhoods recorded the most violent and sexual offences (Photo: National World)
These neighbourhoods recorded the most violent and sexual offences (Photo: National World)

West Yorkshire Police data, made available on Leeds Observatory, shows every violent and sexual offence recorded in Leeds from July 2022 to June 2023 that was not later cancelled. This includes offences against the person such as common assaults, grievous bodily harm and sexual offences.

There were 47,681 crimes of this nature recorded across the city during the 12 month period. These are the 13 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.

Leeds city centre recorded 3,809 violent and sexual offences between July 2022 to June 2023 (Photo: James Hardisty)
Leeds city centre recorded 3,809 violent and sexual offences between July 2022 to June 2023 (Photo: James Hardisty)
Armley and New Wortley recorded 1,184 violent and sexual offences between July 2022 to June 2023 (Photo: Tony Johnson)
Armley and New Wortley recorded 1,184 violent and sexual offences between July 2022 to June 2023 (Photo: Tony Johnson)
Lincoln Green and Ebor Gardens recorded 1,125 violent and sexual offences between July 2022 to June 2023 (Photo: James Hardisty)
Lincoln Green and Ebor Gardens recorded 1,125 violent and sexual offences between July 2022 to June 2023 (Photo: James Hardisty)
Harehills recorded 990 violent and sexual offences between July 2022 to June 2023 (Photo: SWNS)
Harehills recorded 990 violent and sexual offences between July 2022 to June 2023 (Photo: SWNS)
The Comptons, Sutherlands and Nowells neighbourhood in Harehills recorded 967 violent and sexual offences between July 2022 to June 2023 (Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe)
The Comptons, Sutherlands and Nowells neighbourhood in Harehills recorded 967 violent and sexual offences between July 2022 to June 2023 (Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe)
Beeston Hill recorded 875 violent and sexual offences between July 2022 to June 2023 (Photo: Tony Johnson)
Beeston Hill recorded 875 violent and sexual offences between July 2022 to June 2023 (Photo: Tony Johnson)
Farnley recorded 865 violent and sexual offences between July 2022 to June 2023 (Photo: Gary Longbottom)
Farnley recorded 865 violent and sexual offences between July 2022 to June 2023 (Photo: Gary Longbottom)
Cross Green, East End Park and Richmond Hill recorded 844 violent and sexual offences between July 2022 to June 2023 (Photo: Tony Johnson)
Cross Green, East End Park and Richmond Hill recorded 844 violent and sexual offences between July 2022 to June 2023 (Photo: Tony Johnson)
Middleton and Westwoods recorded 768 violent and sexual offences between July 2022 to June 2023 (Photo: Simon Hulme)
Middleton and Westwoods recorded 768 violent and sexual offences between July 2022 to June 2023 (Photo: Simon Hulme)
Bramley Hill Top, Raynville and Wyther Park recorded 738 violent and sexual offences between July 2022 to June 2023 (Photo: Tony Johnson)
Bramley Hill Top, Raynville and Wyther Park recorded 738 violent and sexual offences between July 2022 to June 2023 (Photo: Tony Johnson)
Beeston Millshaw, Elland Road and Cottingley recorded 731 violent and sexual offences between July 2022 to June 2023 (Photo: Mark Bickerdike)
Beeston Millshaw, Elland Road and Cottingley recorded 731 violent and sexual offences between July 2022 to June 2023 (Photo: Mark Bickerdike)
Upper Armley recorded 718 violent and sexual offences between July 2022 to June 2023 (Photo: Simon Hulme)
Upper Armley recorded 718 violent and sexual offences between July 2022 to June 2023 (Photo: Simon Hulme)
West Hunslet and Hunslet Hall recorded 715 violent and sexual offences between July 2022 to June 2023 (Photo: Google)
West Hunslet and Hunslet Hall recorded 715 violent and sexual offences between July 2022 to June 2023 (Photo: Google)