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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.
7. Leeds Dock, Hunslet & Stourton - 128
Leeds Dock, Hunslet & Stourton saw 128 criminal damage and arson incidents reported between June 2025 and May 2026.
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8. Middleton Park Avenue - 123
Middleton Park Avenue saw 123 criminal damage and arson incidents reported between June 2025 and May 2026. | Tony Johnson
9. Farnley East - 121
Farnley East saw 121 criminal damage and arson incidents reported between June 2025 and May 2026. | National World
10. Harehills South - 118
Harehills South saw 118 criminal damage and arson incidents reported between June 2025 and May 2026. | Yorkshire Post
11. Seacroft North & Monkswood - 115
Seacroft North & Monkswood saw 115 criminal damage and arson incidents reported between June 2025 and May 2026.
12. Seacroft South - 113
Seacroft South saw 113 criminal damage and arson incidents reported between June 2025 and May 2026. | Google