The 15 worst areas of Leeds for possession of weapons, according to 12-month statistics

Official data reveals the 15 areas of the city with the highest recorded possession of weapons offences over 12 months

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.

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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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