The 13 safest areas of Leeds according to police figures including Otley, Boston Spa and Wetherby

The safest areas of Leeds have been named according to recent figures from police.

The latest West Yorkshire Police data, made available on Leeds Observatory, shows every criminal offence recorded in Leeds from March 2024 until February 2025 that was not later cancelled.

There were 102,387 crimes recorded across the city during the 12 month period. These crimes range from shoplifting and theft to serious violent crimes and drug-related offences.

The data shows the 13 Leeds neighbourhoods with the least offences. All images are for illustrative purposes and do not represent a specific incident or location.

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