The 15 worst areas of Leeds for vehicle 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 vehicle crimes over a 12-month period

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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