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Most commonly reported crimes during May 2026

Violence and sexual offences
368
Anti-social behaviour
93
Public order
76
Shoplifting
76

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Month	Total	Percentage
Jun 2025	1010	9.5%
Jul 2025	1039	9.7%
Aug 2025	988	9.3%
Sep 2025	863	8.1%
Oct 2025	899	8.4%
Nov 2025	849	8%
Dec 2025	789	7.4%
Jan 2026	854	8%
Feb 2026	721	6.8%
Mar 2026	875	8.2%
Apr 2026	890	8.3%
May 2026	886	8.3%

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Local policing teams are groups of officers dedicated to serving the community. Teams are made up of officers based in the area, supported by additional officers from the wider area.

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Policing priorities

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Action taken:
Priority:
Harewood Ward Area
- Road safety - there is public concern about the speed of traffic throughout the ward area.
- Residential burglary
- Rural burglaries and wildlife crime – offenders targeting badger setts, foxes and other wildlife are very often linked with organised criminal groups.
- Fraud
Issued 01 July 2026
Action taken:
- Traffic operations continue to be conducted across the Harewood Ward, including surrounding villages, to prevent and deter dangerous driving. Operation sites are selected based on identified hotspot locations and concerns raised by local residents. In the last 3 months North East NPT have seized a total of 62 vehicles and issued 129 fixed penality notices.
- Intelligence led patrols are being carried out at key times to disrupt and deter potential burglary offenders. We continue to utilise crime prevention measures to target harden properties and reduce the risk of burglary within the area. As a NPT we are also using our social media channels to share crime prevention advice on how best to protect and secure your home. To find us on Facebook search "West Yorkshire Police Leeds North East"
- The Leeds Wildlife and Rural Crime team regularly engages with local farms to provide tailored crime‑prevention advice aimed at preventing rural burglaries and theft. This includes promoting schemes such as FarmWatch. To read more about their work click here: https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/about-us/our-departments/wildlife-crime/wildlife-crime
- Our PCSOs regularly deliver fraud awareness sessions, with PCSO Crossland frequently attending local community groups to highlight emerging fraud tactics and advise residents on how to protect themselves.
Actioned 22 July 2026
Priority:
Wetherby Ward Area
- Road Safety
  Speeding is a concern in areas across the ward.
- Antisocial Behaviour
  Across areas of Wetherby town and Boston Spa in particular
- Residential Burglary
  In the residential communities in Wetherby itself and the villages of Boston Spa, Clifford and Bramham.
- Commercial Burglaries
  Address commercial burglaries when they occur, most notably on the Thorpe Arch estate.
- Fraud
Issued 01 July 2026
Action taken:
- Traffic operations continue to be conducted across the Wetherby ward to prevent and deter dangerous driving. Operation sites are selected based on identified hotspot locations and concerns raised by local residents.
- Our PCSOs are working closely with businesses in the town centre to address anti-social behaviour through partnership initiatives such as ShopWatch, PubWatch, and BusinessWatch. These schemes encourage information sharing between local businesses and partner agencies, helping to identify issues quickly and coordinate an effective response. Through regular engagement, high-visibility patrols and ongoing collaboration with the business community, the team remains committed to reducing anti-social behaviour and ensuring the town centre remains a safe and welcoming place for businesses, residents, and visitors.
- a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } To address residential burglary, our team has been carrying out targeted patrols in identified hotspot areas to deter and detect offenders. These proactive efforts have been supported by ongoing crime prevention activity and engagement with residents to help improve home security and reduce opportunities for crime. We are pleased to report that burglaries continue to show a downward trend, reflecting the positive impact of these targeted measures and partnership working across the area.
- Our team continues to build strong relationships with local businesses and carries out regular high-visibility patrols in the town centre and other key areas, including Thorpe Arch, to help prevent and deter crime. PCSOs also provide tailored crime prevention advice to businesses, helping them identify ways to improve security and protect their premises. Through ongoing engagement and partnership working, the team remains committed to supporting local businesses and maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for residents, employees, and visitors alike.
- Our PCSOs regularly deliver fraud awareness sessions within the community, helping residents stay informed about the latest scams and fraud trends. PCSO Crossland frequently attends local community groups to raise awareness of emerging fraud tactics and provide practical advice on how individuals can protect themselves from becoming victims. Through these engagement opportunities, residents are encouraged to remain vigilant, recognise the warning signs of fraud, and report any concerns, helping to build a more informed and resilient community.
Actioned 22 July 2026
Priority:
Alwoodley Ward Area
- Residential Burglary - The residential parts of the ward immediately north of the Ring Road both to the East and West of its junction with Harrogate Road are particular hotspots and it is believed that the main threat is from offenders travelling in from other parts of Leeds and Bradford.
- Theft of motor vehicles
Issued 01 July 2026
Action taken:
- As a team, we have planned and conducted targeted patrols to help prevent residential burglaries by deterring criminal activity. In addition, we have been sharing helpful crime prevention advice across our social media channels to support residents in securing their homes.
- Although motor vehicle theft remains at a low level, we proactively use engagement events to deliver current vehicle security advice, highlighting emerging criminal tactics and how residents can prevent the misuse of developing technologies.
Actioned 22 July 2026
Priority:
Moortown Ward Area
- Road safety - The team will be focusing on antisocial vehicle use including speeding, drink/drug driving, careless driving and the use of off-road vehicles on the road.
- Residential Burglary - We will use intelligence led patrols in the areas of Church Lane, Church Avenue, Greenwood Mount and Green Road to prevent potential burglary crimes
Issued 01 July 2026
Action taken:
- Traffic operations are ongoing across the Moortown ward to prevent and deter dangerous driving. Locations are selected based on identified hotspot areas and concerns reported by local residents.
- In Moortown, the team continues to deliver intelligence-led patrols at key times to deter and disrupt suspected burglary activity, alongside ongoing crime prevention initiatives designed to strengthen property security and minimise the risk of burglary. We are pleased to report that June saw a continued reduction in burglaries across the Moortown area. This positive trend reflects the impact of targeted enforcement activity, partnership working, and continued engagement with residents to help keep our communities safe.
Actioned 22 July 2026
Priority:
Chapel Allerton Ward Area
- Residential and commercial Burglary alongside inquisitive crime such as theft from motor vehicles
- To target and address multiple road safety concerns including driving under the influence, speeding and parking offences across the ward area
- To act on community intelligence to tackle and disrupt the illegal supply of drugs and the linked anti-social behaviour which affects those living in the community
Issued 01 July 2026
Action taken:
- Our teams are actively working to reduce burglary offences by conducting intelligence led patrols at key times to disrupt and deter offenders. Alongside this, we are strengthening intelligence development through engagement with local businesses and providing tailored crime prevention advice relevant to their premises.
- Traffic operations are ongoing in Chapel Allerton to reduce and deter dangerous driving. Locations are chosen based on identified hotspot areas and concerns raised by local residents. In the last 3 months North East NPT have seized 62 vehicles and issued 129 fixed penalty notices.
- High-visibility patrols will continue throughout the Chapel Allerton ward area, supported by a range of enforcement measures to disrupt drug supply, including the execution of warrants where intelligence supports this action. We encourage residents to help by reporting any suspicious activity or concerns to the police, or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
Actioned 22 July 2026
Priority:
Roundhay Ward Area
- Tackling antisocial behaviour in the Oakwood area
  We focus on areas of ASB and vehicle nuisance on West Avenue and Roundhay park and to provide a visible deterrent to crime and antisocial behaviour.
- Residential burglary
Issued 01 July 2026
Action taken:
- With warmer weather and increased visitor numbers—factors historically linked to higher levels of anti-social behaviour in the Roundhay area—early partnership planning has been put in place to help reduce this risk. The team has been tasked by the new ward Sergeant, Sergeant Katkowski to organise several days of action within the ward.
- Increased targeted patrols are being undertaken at key times to support the reduction of residential burglary, deter offending, and provide public reassurance. In Roundhay, this activity has contributed to a positive downward trend in burglary offences.
Actioned 22 July 2026