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.

13. Beeston Hill & Hunslet Moor - 11
Beeston Hill & Hunslet Moor recorded 11 reports of cycle theft between June 2025 and May 2026. | Google
14. Farnley East - 11
Farnley East recorded 11 reports of cycle theft between June 2025 and May 2026. | Bruce Rollinson
15. Yeadon West - 11
Yeadon West recorded 11 reports of cycle thefts between June 2025 and May 2026. | Google
