The latest data from Leeds Observatory has revealed the number of possession of weapons offences recorded across the city over a recent 12-month period.
Police classify possession of weapons offences as crimes including possession of offensive weapons, knives, bladed articles, firearms, and other prohibited items.
In total, there were 1,055 reports of possession of weapons offences across Leeds between August 2025 and July 2026.
Here are the 15 locations with the most reports across that timeframe.
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1. Leeds city centre
Leeds city centre had 135 reports of possession of weapons between August 2025 and July 2026. | National World Resell
2. Harehills North
Harehills North had 29 number of possession of weapons reports between August 2025 and July 2026 | James Hardisty
3. Armley & New Wortley
Armley & New Wortley had 26 number of possession of weapons reports between August 2025 and July 2026 | Bruce Rollinson
4. Burmantofts
Burmantofts had 25 number of possession of weapons reports between August 2025 and July 2026 | Google
5. Holbeck
Holbeck had 25 number of possession of weapons reports between August 2025 and July 2026 | Google
6. Gipton South & Killingbeck Park
Gipton South & Killingbeck Park had 24 number of possession of weapons reports between August 2025 and July 2026.