There are a number of crimes associated with anti-social behaviour (ASB), including those relating to fireworks, neighbours, alcohol, nuisance motorbikes or quad bikes or youth-related offences.
West Yorkshire Police has dedicated anti-social behaviour teams in Leeds, made up of police, local authorities and partners. These teams deal with the more serious and recurring problems, helping to support the work of local officers. Police can use a number of tools to tackle anti-social behaviour, including warning letters, Acceptable Behaviour Contracts (ABCs), Anti-Social Behaviour Orders (ASBOs), premises closures and dispersal orders.
The latest police data, made available on Leeds Observatory, shows every ASB offence recorded in Leeds from June 2022 to May 2023 that was not later cancelled. There were 9,608 crimes of this nature recorded across the city during the 12 month period.
We have broken down the crimes by Lower Super Output Area (LSOA), a geographic area covering small clusters of streets. These are the LSOAs with the most recorded ASB crimes, listed in descending order.
All images are for illustrative purposes and do not represent a specific incident or location.
13. Highfield Crescent, Old Lane, the Roseneaths and Gilpins
Highfield Crescent, Old Lane, the Roseneaths and Gilpins in Wortley recorded 77 ASB crimes between June 2022 and May 2023 Photo: Google
14. Eastdeans, Seacroft Crescent and Hansbys
The Eastdeans, Seacroft Crescent and the Hansbys in Seacroft recorded 66 ASB crimes between June 2022 and May 2023 Photo: Google
15. Halton Moor Avenue, Kendal Drive and Cartmell Drive
Halton Moor Avenue, Kendal Drive and Cartmell Drive in Halton Moor recorded 64 ASB crimes between June 2022 and May 2023 Photo: Google
16. Queen Street, Commercial Street and Chartists Way
Queen Street, Commercial Street and Chartists Way in Morley recorded 61 ASB crimes between June 2022 and May 2023 Photo: James Hardisty