The latest data from the Leeds Observatory has revealed the number of public order crimes recorded across the city over a recent 12-month period.
Police classify public order offences as incidents that cause or are likely to cause fear, alarm, or distress to the public. This includes offences such as violent disorder, affray, threatening or abusive behaviour, harassment in public spaces, and drunk and disorderly conduct.
In total, there were 7,949 reports of public order crimes across Leeds between August 2025 and July 2026.
Here are the 15 locations with the most reports across that timeframe.
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1. Leeds City Centre
Leeds City Centre had the highest total in the city, recording 1,104 reports of public order crime between August 2025 and July 2026.

2. Beeston West & Cottingley
Beeston West & Cottingley recorded 354 reports of public order crime between August 2025 and July 2026. | Google

3. Armley & New Wortley
Armley & New Wortley recorded 206 reports of public order crime between August 2025 and July 2026. | Google

4. Lincoln Green & St James
Lincoln Green & St James recorded 181 reports of public order crime between August 2025 and July 2026. | Google

5. Leeds Dock, Hunslet & Stourton
Leeds Dock, Hunslet & Stourton recorded 128 reports of public order crime between August 2025 and July 2026.

6. East End Park & Richmond Hill
East End Park & Richmond Hill had 120 reports of public order crime between August 2025 and July 2026. | Google