The latest West Yorkshire Police data, made available on Leeds Observatory, shows every criminal offence recorded in Leeds from July 2022 to June 2023 that was not later cancelled . This ranges from shoplifting and theft to serious violent crimes.
There were 113,910 crimes recorded across the city during the 12 month period. These are the 15 Leeds neighbourhoods with the least offences, listed in descending order. All images are for illustrative purposes and do not represent a specific incident or location.
13. Aberford, Barwick, Lotherton and Thorner
Aberford, Barwick, Lotherton and Thorner recorded 286 crimes between June 2022 and July 2023 Photo: Bruce Rollinson
14. Scarcroft, Scholes and Shadwell
Scarcroft, Scholes and Shadwell recorded 234 crimes between June 2022 and July 2023 Photo: James Hardisty
15. East Garforth
East Garforth recorded 227 crimes between June 2022 and July 2023 Photo: Google
16. Wetherby West
Wetherby West recorded 199 crimes between June 2022 and July 2023 Photo: James Hardisty