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These are 14 of Leeds’ biggest mugging hotspots in Autumn 2019

By Sarah Wilson
Published 31st Oct 2019, 17:00 GMT

As the nights draw in earlier, criminals find it easier to operate in darkness.

According to police statistics from September 2019, these are the 14 spots that saw the most muggings over a month.

Muggings were reported on 17 occasions in Leeds parking areas during September, potentially influenced by more people using their cars in colder weather.

1. Parking areas

Muggings were reported on 17 occasions in Leeds parking areas during September, potentially influenced by more people using their cars in colder weather. | other Photo: Shutterstock

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Call Lane, a popular area with nightclubbers and bar-goers, also saw 11 mugging incidents during September.

2. Call Lane

Call Lane, a popular area with nightclubbers and bar-goers, also saw 11 mugging incidents during September. | other Photo: Google

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Shopping areas also saw several muggings, totalling 10 over the month.

3. Shopping areas

Shopping areas also saw several muggings, totalling 10 over the month. | other Photo: Google