Information from Leeds Observatory has shown the worst areas of Leeds with regards to the number of reported bicycle thefts over the last 12 months.
According to their information, a total of 972 reported bicycle thefts were reported to West Yorkshire Police between the period of June 2025 and May 2026.
We’ve rounded up the top 15 spots of the city where the most of these reports occurred.
All images are for illustrative purposes only and not a reflection on the area most of the reports took place.
7. Lincoln Green & St James - 26
26 cycle thefts were reported in Lincoln Green & St James between June 2025 and May 2026. | Google
8. Woodhouse & Little London - 24
Woodhouse & Little London recorded 24 reports of cycle thefts between June 2025 and May 2026. | Google
9. Headingley - 13
In Headingley, 13 reports of cycle thefts were recorded between June 2025 and May 2026. | Google
10. East End Park & Richmond Hill - 13
East End Park & Richmond Hill recorded 13 reports of cycle thefts between June 2025 and May 2026. | Google
11. Pudsey South West - 13
Pudsey South West recorded 13 reports of cycle thefts between June 2025 and May 2026.
12. Far Headingley & Weetwood - 12
Far Headingley & Weetwood recorded 12 reports of cycle thefts between June 2025 and May 2026.