The 15 worst areas of Leeds for violence and sexual offences, according to 12-month statistics

The latest data from the Leeds Observatory has revealed the number of violence and sexual offences recorded across the city over a recent 12-month period.

Police classify violence and sexual offences as crimes including common assault, actual bodily harm, grievous bodily harm, harassment, stalking, sexual assault, and other violent or sexual offences.

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In total, there were 40,400 reports of violence and sexual offences across Leeds between August 2025 and July 2026.

Here are the 15 locations with the most reports across that timeframe.

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