The 15 worst areas in Leeds for bicycle thefts - according to West Yorkshire Police

West Yorkshire Police figures have cast a spotlight on the scale of bicycle thefts in Leeds, identifying the specific neighbourhoods most impacted by these crimes.

The latest data, pulled from the Leeds Observatory, covers every incident of bicycle theft recorded across the city between January 2025 and December 2025 that was not later cancelled.

During these 12 months, the statistics show a significant concentration of activity in specific urban and residential hubs, often reflecting the unique security challenges faced by different parts of the city.

A total of 917 bicycle thefts were reported across the neighbourhoods included in the list.

To help you understand the trends in your community, we have broken down the statistics by middle super output area; neighbourhoods which usually include around 2,000-6,000 households.

Below are the 15 Leeds neighbourhoods with the highest rates of bicycle thefts, ranked in descending order based on the total number of offences recorded.

All images are for illustrative purposes and do not represent a specific incident or location.

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