West Yorkshire Police, in conjunction with Leeds Observatory, have provided the latest 12-month analysis of crimes in Leeds, with our focus this week on the areas that have reported the most possession of weapons offences.
Between May 2025 and April 2026, there were a total of 1,052 offences reported, according to the most recent figures.
To provide a clearer picture of localised trends, we have compiled the 15 individual neighbourhoods and wards where the largest number of these crimes were registered.
All images are for illustrative purposes only and not based on the exact locations of those weapon possession offences being reported.
7. Lincoln Green & St James – 24
Lincoln Green & St James reported 24 weapon offence-related crimes between May 2025 and April 2026. | West Yorkshire Police
8. Holbeck – 23
Holbeck reported 23 weapon offence-related crimes between May 2025 and April 2026. | Google
9. Gipton North – 22
Gipton North reported 22 weapon offence-related crimes between May 2025 and April 2026.
10. Gipton South & Killingbeck Park – 21
Gipton South & Killingbeck Park reported 21 weapon offence-related crimes between May 2025 and April 2026. | Google Street View
11. Cross Flats Park & Garnets – 21
Cross Flats Park & Garnets reported 21 weapon offence-related crimes between May 2025 and April 2026. | other
12. Hollin Park & Fearnville – 20
Hollin Park & Fearnville reported 20 weapon offence-related crimes between May 2025 and April 2026.