In an average week in England, arson results in 1600 deliberately set primary fires. These are the nine areas in Leeds with the most recorded crimes of arson from April 2018 to March 2019, according to figures from West Yorkshire Police. All images are for illustrative purposes and do not represent a specific incident or location.
1. Middleton Park
62 recorded crimes of arson from April 2018 to March 2019 (Photo: Google)
2. Burmantofts and Richmond Hill
50 recorded crimes of arson from April 2018 to March 2019
3. Gipton & Harehills
50 recorded crimes of arson from April 2018 to March 2019
4. Hunslet & Riverside
44 recorded crimes of arson from April 2018 to March 2019 (Photo: Google)
5. Beeston & Holbeck
35 recorded crimes of arson from April 2018 to March 2019 (Photo: Google)
6. Little London and Woodhouse
35 recorded crimes of arson from April 2018 to March 2019