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Policing priorities

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  • Priority:

    Little London and Woodhouse (B) Ward Areas 

    • To tackle and address Theft from Shop incidents and demand within the retail and business sector. We will conduct targeted high visibility uniformed and plain clothed patrols across the wards with an aim to reduce reports of anti-social behaviour and theft from shop. We will work closely with Leeds City Council Youth Services, Leeds Anti-Social Behaviour Team and Housing focusing on joint and smart approaches for more long-term interventions.
       
    • Anti Social Behaviour – ASB to reduce the levels of Anti-Social Behaviour and associated criminality. We will deploy police resources to conduct targeted, proactive, and preventative patrols, across identified demand locations. We will seek to disrupt and identify those involved in ASB and associated offences, ensuring enforcement action is taken where suspects are identified. We will work in partnership with the relevant Housing providers, Anti-Social Behaviour Teams and Youth Services to address reported demands, take action against those repeatedly identified for causing ASB. 
       
    • Night-time economy (NTE) safety and Violence against women and girls (VAWG), tackling alcohol-related disorder, spiking, and violence against women and girls. We will do this by building stronger relation with the NTE Businesses, Increased hotspot patrolling, working with Leeds City Council, Licensing and Taxi Licencing.

    Issued 13 July 2026

    Action taken:

    • City officers have taken part in planned plain-clothed operations targeting high-demand retail stores and key footfall areas across the city centre. Intelligence and crime data were used to ensure a targeted approach to tackling criminal activity and addressing identified hotspots.

      Officers have also attended weekly face-to-face multi-store meetings, providing an opportunity to discuss concerns and issues affecting both retailers and staff. These patrols were not only reactive in responding to incidents but also proactive, focusing on identifying and locating known offenders, as well as individuals wanted for outstanding offences.

      This approach has helped to deter criminal activity, build confidence among retailers, and maintain a visible policing presence that reassures members of the public while addressing priority crime concerns.

      Throughout the day, officers remained in contact via the Business Crime Reduction Partnership (BCRP) radio network and worked closely with partners at LeedsWatch (City CCTV) to identify and monitor offenders. Patrols also collaborated with Safer Streets staff to locate known offenders and support vulnerable members of the street cohort by assisting them in accessing alternative accommodation and support services where appropriate. 

       

    • PCSOs have continued to deliver engagement activity across the city centre and will maintain this approach over the coming months. The Police Engagement Van and Facial Recognition Van have been deployed in key locations including Kirkgate, the Corn Exchange and Briggate, providing opportunities to engage with members of the public, offer crime prevention advice, and increase visibility in areas of concern.

      Officers have also carried out targeted impact patrols in identified hotspot locations to deter and disrupt anti-social behaviour (ASB). A range of enforcement tools has been utilised where appropriate, including Community Protection Notices (CPNs), Community Protection Warning Notices (CPWNs), injunctions and arrests.

      A 48-hour dispersal order was implemented from 28 May 2026 in the area surrounding Leeds Bus Station and Kirkgate following an increase in reports of ASB. Officers worked closely with partners from Safer Leeds, Youth Services and the Safer Travel Team, adopting a collaborative problem-solving approach to address the issues identified. This partnership response enabled both enforcement and engagement opportunities, helping to reduce ASB, safeguard vulnerable individuals and improve the overall feeling of safety within the area.

       

    • Operation Capital continues to operate throughout weekend periods in support of the Night-Time Economy (NTE). Officers work closely with LeedsWatch CCTV operators, City Wardens and a range of partner agencies to prevent anti-social behaviour and violent crime, identify individuals involved in disorder, and intervene at an early stage to prevent incidents from escalating.

      Officers have recently visited student accommodation sites and local businesses to provide crime prevention advice and personal safety guidance. In the lead-up to key events and busy periods, targeted awareness campaigns are delivered across the city centre, including educational inputs around personal safety and vulnerability.

      We have proactively deployed both uniformed and plain-clothed officers within the NTE to ensure the safety of those enjoying the city centre while swiftly identifying and addressing unacceptable behaviour. These deployments support the detection and disruption of offences such as violence, theft, drug-related offences and predatory behaviour.

      City Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) officers have also introduced regular nightly briefings with NTE businesses, fostering a collaborative and joined-up approach to preventing crime, sharing intelligence and strengthening partnership working across the city centre.

      NPT continue to conduct regular NTE operations targeting key issues including 

      predatory behaviour, licensing breaches, underage drinking and anti-social driving. The most recent partnership operation took place on Saturday 11 July 2026 and involved West Yorkshire Police, Safer Leeds, Taxi and Private Hire Licensing, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) and British Transport Police. The operation focused on identifying vulnerabilities, disrupting criminality and promoting public safety within the Night-Time Economy.

      Police staffing levels have been increased during key weekend NTE periods to provide enhanced visibility, reassurance and rapid response capability. As a result of proactive policing activity, a number of arrests have been made in relation to drug offences, including both possession and supply offences, alongside further positive action taken against individuals involved in violence, disorder and anti-social behaviour.

    • Womens Night Safe Space - Women Friendly Leeds
    • Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) | West Yorkshire Police
    • Ask for Angela - Women Friendly Leeds
    • WalkSafe Leeds | Leeds.gov.uk
    • Night Safe | Leeds.gov.uk

    Actioned 13 July 2026

  • Priority:

    Hunslet and Riverside (B) Ward Areas

    • To address reports and incidents linked to drugs supply, organised criminality, and street drinking, engage with and deter those involved in street-based misuse of drugs & alcohol and the antisocial behaviour linked to begging and rough sleeping. We will do this by targeting patrols in areas highlighted as hotspots for street-based antisocial behaviour.  We will work with partner agencies to use Anti-Social Behaviour legislation where appropriate to prevent offenders returning to the same streets to commit offences.  We will work in partnership with Safer Leeds Street Support Team.
       

       

    Issued 14 July 2026

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    To address ongoing reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB) and theft from shops, Leeds Central Neighbourhood Policing Teams continue to deploy proactively in line with several targeted operations currently in place. These operations are focused on tackling retail crime and ASB-related issues across the city centre and have resulted in multiple positive outcomes, including arrests.

    We continue to work closely with Leeds City Council Anti-Social Behaviour Officers, who have successfully secured a number of Criminal Behaviour Orders (CBOs), Community Protection Notices (CPNs), and Community Protection Warnings (CPWs) against individuals identified as being involved in persistent anti-social behaviour and criminality. Offenders have been identified and, where appropriate, arrested. As part of this process, individuals have been issued conditions preventing them from entering the city centre or specific retail premises.

    In partnership with Safer Streets Leeds, officers have also been actively tackling begging within the city centre. Additionally, officers have been working alongside youth workers, pairing up to address youth-related ASB directly. Following engagement, the youth team conducts follow-up appointments with parents or guardians to provide longer-term intervention and support. To address ongoing reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB) and theft from shops, Leeds Central Neighbourhood Policing Teams continue to deploy proactively in line with several targeted operations currently in place. These operations are focused on tackling retail crime and ASB-related issues across the city centre and have resulted in multiple positive outcomes, including arrests.

    We continue to work closely with Leeds City Council Anti-Social Behaviour Officers, who have successfully secured a number of Criminal Behaviour Orders (CBOs), Community Protection Notices (CPNs), and Community Protection Warnings (CPWs) against individuals identified as being involved in persistent anti-social behaviour and criminality. Offenders have been identified and, where appropriate, arrested. As part of this process, individuals have been issued conditions preventing them from entering the city centre or specific retail premises.  A Dispersal Order was implemented around Leeds Bus Station and the surrounding area following an increase in reports of anti-social behaviour and violence. This resulted in a coordinated partnership response, with police, Safer Leeds, commissioned services, Leeds BID and other partner agencies working alongside one another on the streets. Through joint patrols, information sharing and targeted engagement with those causing concern, partners were able to address immediate issues, safeguard vulnerable individuals and provide a visible presence to reassure members of the public, businesses and visitors to the city centre.

    In partnership with Safer Streets Leeds, officers have also been actively tackling begging within the city centre. Additionally, officers have been working alongside youth workers, pairing up to address youth-related ASB directly. Following engagement, the youth team 

     

    Actioned 14 July 2026

  • Priority:

    Beeston and Holbeck (B) Ward Areas
     

    • To address Vehicle crime, road safety and bike crime across the city. We will conduct high visibility patrols across the identified crime demand locations, with a view to disrupting offences, identifying offenders, and gathering intelligence. In addition, in response to community concerns, we will continue to work collaboratively with partner agencies to conduct further road safety operations across the ward

    Issued 14 July 2026

    Action taken:

     

    • We continue to address Theft from motor vehicle offences and proactive hotspot patrols remain in place, with a view to identifying offenders. A range of vehicle crime prevention information is also available at: Theft from Motor Vehicles | West Yorkshire Police. Officer are daily linking in with a number of  car parks and conduct checks throughout.  We work closely with Leeds Watch to ensure the swift identification and arrests of criminals.  

      As part of our commitment to Vision Zero we have been targeting the use of illegal bikes and scooters as well vehicles travelling in and around the city.  We regularly post our engagements on the Leeds City Centre Facebook page and Community Alert. You can sign up to Community Alert at: West Yorkshire Community Alert..

      The team continue to work collaboratively with their neighbourhood colleagues within the Off-Road Bike Team who are regularly active in the city centre, tackling nuisance vehicles and electric bikes within the city centre. During this month NPT have seized 5 E-Bike and the drivers have been summonsed.

      Officers have attended local business meetings to promote partnership working, share crime prevention advice, and gather intelligence to help tackle emerging crime trends. Officers review crimes and identify patterns and trends. This assists in identifying those responsible. Bike marking events take place regular at Bridgewater Place and the Canal area. 

    Actioned 14 July 2026

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Contact Point - Holts Crest Way by the canal

4:00PM - 6:00PM, Wed 29 July 2026

Holts Crest Way , Canal , Leeds

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Contact Point - Woodhouse Lane- NR The Dry Dock

8:00PM - 10:30PM, Wed 29 July 2026

Woodhouse Lane , Leeds , Leeds

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Contact Point - Fearns Cafe - Leeds Dock

10:00AM - 12:00PM, Sat 15 August 2026

Fearns Leeds Dock, 4 The Boulevard, Leeds

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Contact Point - Fearns Cafe- The Docks

10:00AM - 12:00PM, Sat 05 September 2026

Fearns Leeds Dock, 4 The Boulevard, Leeds

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Fearns Leeds Dock, 4 The Boulevard, Leeds

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Fearns Leeds Dock, 4 The Boulevard, Leeds

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Contact Point- Fearns Cafe - Leeds Dock

10:00AM - 12:00PM, Sat 19 December 2026

Fearns Leeds Dock, 4 The Boulevard, Leeds

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