Data journalism

A recreation of a shoplifter walking away with their stolen hoodie.

“It almost happens every day”: Shoplifting rates rise in Leeds

With the steady rise of shoplifting after Covid, Om Kumar examines how shoplifting affects Leeds.
The image shows a rack of E-bikes and bikes on Woodhouse Road, Leeds with a view towards the city centre. You can see a church and high rise buildings in the background

The area in Leeds where you’re twice as likely to have your bike stolen

West Yorkshire Police urge cyclists to register their bikes
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Driving Growth: How Manchester’s Giants Are Elevating Women’s Football

An article on the rise of women's football in the Greater Manchester Region

Actions and fines against fly-tippers increase in Leeds.

In 2017 only 93 fixed penalty notice actions were handed out even though there were 26,831 total reported incidents. In 2022 however, 305 fixed penalty

Leeds City Council campaigns for pensioners to receive more benefits 

Leeds City Council have partnered with the Older People’s Forum to alert pensioners of benefits going unclaimed.
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Libraries in Leeds: A dying breed?

Libraries have been a diminishing quantity across the U.K. for a while now, with nearly 800 closing since 2010. But is the problem even greater
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West Yorkshire firearm offences triple in the last decade

Weapons offences are on the rise in the West Yorkshire region.
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Fuel prices making jobs less worth doing in Leeds

Some people are struggling to make ends meet with the cost of fuel being as high as it is. People most affected are those who
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Cost of Living crisis continues to disrupt Leeds residents

The cost of living crisis is increasingly affecting Leeds residents in all aspects of their lives, from housing, fuel, pensions and food.
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Major crime in West Yorkshire on the rise

The region is performing badly according to several key datasets.
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Cost of Living crisis in Leeds

Emma Haresign looks at the affects the cost of living crisis has had on Leeds

Noise complaints: massive rise in Headingley over the last few years

An insight of the loudest and the quietest places in Leeds and why.
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Warning over fly tipping filling Leeds streets

Leeds City Council largely continues to use temporary solutions, instead of tackling the root causes
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Arson on the rise in Leeds

The local authorities have been attempting to deal with the ongoing issue of the rise in arson cases
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Leeds United struggle to break hooligan stereotype

Leeds United fans are tarnished with the 'Dirty Leeds' stereotype, despite the club's shift away from hooliganism.
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Crimes spike in West Yorkshire prompts call for extra funding

An investigation reveals that the region is one of the worst performing for weapons crimes
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Thousands of pupils in Leeds not receiving help they need

Over the last 10 years, free school meal eligibility has risen by 50% proving the cost of living crisis is worsening along with the increasing
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Innovative ticket prices: How smaller clubs revolutionised ticketing

Ever since a football was first kicked in the 19th century, fans of the game have been buying tickets to spectate their favourite teams and

From Non-League to the Premier League: You’ll be surprised at who has the cheapest shirt

33 football clubs in Greater Manchester were investigated for their replica shirt prices, in an inquisition into who has the cheapest shirt in the region.

Manchester club’s meteoric rise in home attendance post covid

From an analysis on the average home attendance of Manchester based Football clubs one club showed a massive increase after covid.
PureGym in Leeds.

Leeds has higher percentage of private sport facilities than most northern areas

Over 20% of sports facilities are private in Leeds, higher than the likes of Sheffield and Manchester.
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Newly formed football clubs continue to grow and thrive in Greater Manchester

FC United of Manchester and Stockport Town have gained success and fans despite being recently established. This how they've managed it.
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This team sells the cheapest pints in Greater Manchester

New data reveals the cheapest pint in the whole of Greater Manchester.

Bridlington Town Women’s FC named best value for money club in Yorkshire

Bridlington Town Women's FC has been named the best value for money team across Yorkshire with a win rate of 95%
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Is there an unfair stigma around Leeds United fans?

Leeds United’s Service Crew is one of the most notorious football firms in the country. They were well known for their violent, hooligan behaviour such

Innovative ticket prices: How smaller clubs revolutionised ticketing

Tune in next week to see our article on all the modern and old school pricing strategies used by Greater Manchester clubs.
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The ultimate football duel, Men vs Women’s value for money

Yorkshire has it's fair share of football teams capturing the hearts of loyal fans, but are the women's teams or men's teams better value for
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West Yorkshire tops the tables for the highest offence rates for all hate crimes

West Yorkshire Police force areas place in the top 10 for all kinds of hate crimes except for crimes committed against people with disabilities.

Less fly tipping on Leeds streets

There has been a 15% reduction in reported incidents across the city
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Data shows a lack of libraries in Leeds

More than 50% of Leeds residents are more than a 15 minute walk away from a library.
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Why has Leeds seen such a rise in arson?

Since lockdown Leeds has seen a steady increase in deliberate fires but especially this year already has seen more arson than the past four years

Leeds Markets have seen a decrease in the last decade.

The statistics of the overall markets success has plummeted in recent years, at the start of the decade 74% of markets were thriving compared to

Leeds increase free school meals

Free school meals eligibility has risen, is it due to the cost of living crisis?
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Leeds has the highest increase of rent prices across Yorkshire

A recent study has shown that the city of Leeds has had a 30% increase in rent price since 2019.

Comparing Yorkshire and the Humber authorities

My data investigation within the Data Workshop was based on the population of Yorkshire authorities and also how much of the respective population were Christians.

Fewer Leeds people using library computer

A survey from 2017 shows the usage of computers within Leeds libraries dropping off in all age demographics
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Leeds library attendance numbers have dropped since 2017

Library numbers in Leeds for ages 20-24 have declined since 2017 up until 2019.

When was the last time you attended a football game?

Number of people who have attended a football game in recent times.
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New Labour budget plans stir up mixed opinions from businesses in Leeds.

Labour's Rachel Reeves released their new ideas for the Budget on the 30th October.

When life gives you Apple: how Chris Brennan carved his career

Chris Brennan built his career as a successful magazine journalist, exposing some of the large issues in the technology industry over the years.

Has the stadium curse struck the Belles again?

Described as a sleeping giant in women’s football, why can’t the Doncaster Belles perform in a big stadium?
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Leeds foodbank usage increases by 20% in a year

Leeds has seen a 66% increase in foodbank usage over the past three years causing many people to question why.

Cost of living crisis continues to affect people of Leeds

The economic crisis is affecting many aspects of day-to-day life for people in Leeds

Cheapest Greater Manchester matchday experience revealed

Stockport Georgians have been found to have the cheapest match day prices in Manchester

Leeds tram network in high demand – recent survey says

Over 60% of people are in support of Leeds having a tram system, according to a recent survey conducted by Leeds Now.
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Leeds residents suffer discrepancy in amount of green space – data says

Almost half the residents of some areas of Leeds do not have access to private green space, such as a garden or shared communal area.

Leeds pledge to be carbon neutral by 2030

A Leeds Now investigation into the environment in Leeds has found that Leeds City Council have begun to enforce certain ways to create a greener

Attitudes On Climate Change in Leeds

People of Leeds need to make a "bold" move towards climate change before its too late, experts say.
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Smokers pay over £250,000 in city centre fines over last 15 months

99% of all littering fines have been for smokers who incorrectly discard their cigarettes

Leeds Bradford Airport passenger numbers halved since 2020

Leeds Bradford airport passenger data shows the number of people using the airport per year has halved since COVID 19.
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Leeds local business negatively affected as shoplifting hits record high in 8 years

A newsagent in the Merrion centre is suffering from the cost-of-living. The level of shoplifting in Leeds has hit a record high in 2023 over

Air pollution in Leeds has halved over the last 20 years

Banning cars and pedestrianising parts of Leeds city centre has helped to half the levels of air pollution over the last 20 years, data shows

‘Councils can’t afford to fight fly-tipping’

"Fly tipping offences are facing a lack of consequences due to a shortage of resources in the councils."

Stockport Town ranks as the best value for money team in Greater Manchester.

There are a lot of clubs in the Greater Manchester area, but which is the best value for money?

Which is the best borough to be a football fan in Greater Manchester?

With over 30 football clubs in Greater Manchester, ranging from the Premier League all the way down to the North West Counties League, we wanted

Food prices increase by 30% in two years

Leeds Now compared six supermarkets to investigate which is the most affordable

Attendance: Unraveling the Disparities in Vanarama National League Clubs between Yorkshire and the North West

In the realm of football, the Vanarama National League stands as a battleground where passion, talent, and community converge.

War of the Roses: Which county provides the cheapest matchday for football fans?

Nowadays, going to a football match is far from a cheap day out. A combination of a pie, pint, and programme can leave your wallet
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Professor of science claims that Leeds isn’t doing enough about climate change

A professor of science at Leeds Trinity University shares their opinion on the effects of climates change.

Eligible children missing out on free school meals

1 in 3 school children living in poverty in England miss out on free school meals

A Guide To A Football Christmas Day Out In Greater Manchester

Everyone knows Manchester is the footballing hub of England. With eight professional teams residing in the area, culture and history is scattered around the Greater
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Supporting your local team over a Premier League team is better value for money

Manchester City and Wythenshawe are joint highest in win percentage in greater Manchester, however the price of their match day tickets are worlds apart.

Attendance: Unraveling the Disparities in Vanarama National League Clubs between Yorkshire and the North West

In the realm of football, the Vanarama National League stands as a battleground where passion, talent, and community converge.

Future house buyers could struggle as house prices peak

Data from ONS suggests that average house prices in Leeds, along with the national average, could peak above the budgets for those on an average

Are the price of pints at football stadiums worth it?

If you've been to a bar in the past couple of years outside of Royal Park Pub, you've probably noticed that the average cost of

Football in gods own county: price rises harming “the people’s game” up north.

Football is traditionally a working class sport but with prices rising, do the season ticket offers really stand up when compared to one-off ticket prices?

The non-league club that’s best value for fans

Liversedge FC probably don't claim headlines normally, but the Yorkshire club is the best value for money according to a recent study.

Women’s football in Yorkshire isn’t getting the investment it needs

With womens football becoming more popular this data reasearch was conducted to see the price of tickets across Yorkshires womens teams

Championship side cheapest pie in the North

Of course when you go to a football the one thing you can’t skip on is the food. Whilst watching the game nothing is better
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Lower league teams are better value for money for fans in Yorkshire

From Sheffield Wednesday to Marske United, find out which Yorkshire clubs give you the best value for money.

Survey shows Sheffield Wednesday is worst value club in Yorkshire

Cost of living is on the rise and so are football tickets, but are the price of tickets worth it?

Fans agree with the facts: Leeds United kits are too expensive

We talked to Leeds United fans about whether replica shirts are affordable and a compared them to other Yorkshire clubs.

What aspect the general public take into consideration whilst purchasing coffee

We surveyed 179 people to find out what aspect they think about whilst purchasing coffee , the options being Price , Taste , Easiness to

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‘Huge’ surge in cyclists across Leeds

Leeds has seen an increase in cyclists across the city since the global pandemic.
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Leeds City Council not chasing up fines causing huge increase in fly tipping

Rubbish and waste dumped on the backstreet of Leeds illegally
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Leeds climate targets at risk due to bus and rail services

Bus and rail services are hindering Leeds' climate targets.
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Fast Fashion on the rise: Survey reveals 29% don’t consider the impact it has on the environment

Fashion is fourth in a list of the worst industries for environmental impact, behind transport, housing and food.

Is Sport in Leeds and Yorkshire Thriving? A Look at the Numbers

West Yorkshire is a hot-spot for all different sports, from Rugby to Football to Cricket to Athletics. But how is sport really doing in the

Cost of living crisis: The total cost of a matchday at your football club

An overview on the average cost of a matchday for a football fan of clubs across Yorkshire.

Lower football levels is where the real football crime is

Football attendances do not always align with reported crimes in the area of their ground.
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Worrying data of CO2 emissions in Leeds as climate change hits

Leeds is now facing high carbon emissions compared to this figure of England and other cities.
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Off the pitch Revenue is ‘vital’ for sport clubs

The importance of work off the pitch is a key part in driving clubs forward and put teams on a 'different level'.
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How have West Yorkshire teams responded to the Covid-19 missed season

A look into how the Yorkshire clubs were affected by the Covid-19 season
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Correlation found between on-field sporting success and social media interactions

Social media platforms are continuing to grow and develop how fans interact with clubs since Facebook changed the social landscape in 2004.

Covid deaths vs overall deaths

Covid deaths in Leeds have remained consistently low since March 2021.