The latest data, pulled from the Leeds Observatory, covers every drug-related offence 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 hubs, often reflecting proactive policing and targeted operations in those areas.
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 most affected Leeds neighbourhoods, 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.

1. Leeds city centre
Leeds city centre reported 653 drug-related offences that took place between January 2025 and December 2025. | MarkLG1973 - stock.adobe.com

2. Beeston West & Cottingley
Beeston West & Cottingley reported 213 drug-related offences that took place between January 2025 and December 2025. | Google
3. Harehills South
Harehills South reported 94 drug-related offences that took place between January 2025 and December 2025. | Google

4. Cross Flats Park & Garnets
Cross Flats Park & Garnets reported 91 drug-related offences that took place between January 2025 and December 2025. | Google
5. Armley & New Wortley
Armley & New Wortley reported 88 drug-related offences that took place between January 2025 and December 2025. | Simon Hulme

6. Lincoln Green & St James
Lincoln Green & St James reported 87 drug-related offences that took place between January 2025 and December 2025. | Google