West Yorkshire Police, in conjunction with Leeds Observatory, have released the latest 12-month figures about crimes reported in the city across the time period of June 2025 to May 2026.
On this occasion, we have focused on the number of criminal damage and arson incidents that have been reported across the wards of the city - in total, 7,259 reports were made over the last 12 months.
We’ve pulled together the worst 15 areas according to the recent information on hand.
The images used in this gallery are for illustrative purposes only, and do not reflect the exact area within the ward that the crimes have specifically been reported from.
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1. Leeds city centre - 502
Leeds city centre saw 502 criminal damage and arson incidents reported between June 2025 and May 2026. | Canva/Getty Images
2. Lincoln Green & St James - 200
Lincoln Green & St James saw 200 criminal damage and arson incidents reported between June 2025 and May 2026. | James Hardisty
3. Armley & New Wortley - 179
Armley & New Wortley saw 179 criminal damage and arson incidents reported between June 2025 and May 2026. | Bruce Rollinson
4. Holbeck - 138
Holbeck saw 138 criminal damage and arson incidents reported between June 2025 and May 2026. | Google
5. East End Park & Richmond Hill - 136
East End Park & Richmond Hill saw 136 criminal damage and arson incidents reported between June 2025 and May 2026. | James Hardisty
6. Beeston West & Cottingley - 136
Beeston West & Cottingley saw 136 criminal damage and arson incidents reported between June 2025 and May 2026. | Google