The latest data from Leeds Observatory have revealed the number of vehicle crimes that have taken place in the city over the previous 12-months.
Police regard vehicle crimes as offences involving motor vehicles, including theft of a vehicle, theft of items from inside or attached to a vehicle (such as belongings, tools, or catalytic converters), vehicle interference, and unauthorised taking of a motor vehicle.
In total, there were 5,784 reports of vehicle crimes that took place between July 2025 and June 2026.
Here are the 15 locations with the most reports across that time frame.
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2. Leeds city centre
Leeds city centre had 226 reports of vehicle crime between July 2025 and June 2026. | Iconic Media Group
3. Leeds Dock, Hunslet & Stourton
Leeds Dock, Hunslet & Stourton had 191 reports of vehicle crime between July 2025 and June 2026.
4. Armley & New Wortley
Armley & New Wortley had 162 reports of vehicle crime between July 2025 and June 2026. | Google
5. Headingley
Headingley had 151 reports of vehicle crime between July 2025 and June 2026. | Tony Johnson
6. Lincoln Green & St James
Lincoln Green & St James had 139 reports of vehicle crime between July 2025 and June 2026. | West Yorkshire Police