The latest West Yorkshire Police data, made available on Leeds Observatory, shows every drug-related offence recorded in Leeds from July 2021 to August 2022 that was not later cancelled. There were 3,055 crimes of this nature recorded across the city during the 12 month period.
We have broken down the offences by Lower Super Output Area (LSOA), a geographic area covering small clusters of streets. These are the LSOAs with the most drugs offences, listed in descending order. All images are for illustrative purposes and do not represent a specific incident or location.
1. The Leeds streets with the most drugs crime
These neighbourhoods recorded the most drug-related offences between September 2021 and August 2022 Photo: National World
2. The Headrow
There were 235 offences in The Headrow and the surrounding streets Photo: Gary Longbottom
3. Elland Road, Wesley Street and Cross Heath Green
There were 207 offences in Elland Road, Wesley Street and Cross Heath Green in Beeston Photo: Google
4. Comptons, Ashtons and Cowpers
There were 67 offences in the Comptons, Ashtons and Cowpers in Harehills Photo: Google
5. Quarry Hill, Kirkgate and The Calls
There were 53 offences in Quarry Hill, Kirkgate and The Calls Photo: Google
6. LGI, Courts, Park Square and York Place
There were 50 drugs crimes in the streets around LGI, the courts, Park Square and York Place Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe