Police.uk data, made available on Leeds Observatory, shows every crime recorded in the Leeds policing district in 2020 that was not later cancelled. A total of 90,238 crimes were recorded across Leeds in 2020, down from 103,739 the previous year. Here we reveal which Leeds wards recorded the most crimes in 2020. All images are for illustrative purposes and do not represent a specific incident or location.
1. Little London and Woodhouse
There were 8,339 crimes recorded in Little London and Woodhouse in 2020. This ward includes most of the city centre and the University area.
2. Hunslet and Riverside
There were 6,708 crimes recorded in Hunslet and Riverside in 2020. This ward includes the south of the city centre.
3. Gipton and Harehills
There were 5,698 crimes recorded in Gipton and Harehills in 2020 Photo: SWNS
4. Beeston and Holbeck
There were 4,765 crimes recorded in Beeston and Holbeck in 2020
5. Burmantofts and Richmond Hill
There were 4,537 crimes recorded in Burmantofts and Richmond Hill in 2020
6. Middleton Park
There were 4,491 crimes recorded in the Middleton Park ward in 2020