The 15 worst areas of Leeds for public order crime, according to 12-month statistics

Official West Yorkshire Police data from the Leeds Observatory reveals the 15 areas of the city with the highest recorded public order crimes over a 12-month period

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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