Chapel Allerton Ward Area

• Residential and commercial Burglary
  In the residential communities of Chapel Allerton and Chapeltown. The focus for the team is predominantly around shed and garage burglaries around the Potternewton area.
   
• To target and address multiple road safety concerns including speeding and parking offences across the ward areas. An area our team are focusing on for speeding is Gledhow Valley Road.
   
• Theft from motor vehicles.

Update August 2025:

• Our teams are working to reduce the number of the burglaries through intelligence led patrols at the key times by disrupting and detering offenders. They are also working on developing intelligence with local businesses to catch repeat offenders. 7 Smart Trace Kits have been given to residents in the Chapel Allerton ward area to allow them to security mark their property.  We are also using our messaging platforms to publish advice on how best to secure your home.  
  
  In July, we continued to see a reduction in the number of commercial burglaries with only one, compared to three in June. We are also pleased to say the number of residential burglaries in Chapel Allerton remains low, with July 2025 seeing a 33.3% decrease compared to July 2024.
   
• We will continue to arrange planned operations in line with Fatal4 to address speeding and driving offences in the communities we serve, along with utilising Speed Indication Devices to raise public awareness. These operations take place at least once a month with results shared on social media when appropriate to do so.
   
• To reduce the number of thefts from motor vehicles our team have identified repeat offenders and locations. These locations have seen increased patrols to deter offenders and arrests have been made. 

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

Update August 2025

• Roundhay NPT continue to foster good relationships with council teams and other agenices including the Park Rangers which allows us to work closely to address public  concerns. Our officers also regularly engage with members of the community in 6 weekly PACT meetings alongside Days of Action in Roundhay Park. These conversations assist us in shaping a targeted approach to ASB. We are pleased to say that the number of ASB incident have reduced following a spike last month, with a 51.5% decrease in July compared to June. 
   
• To reduce the number of residential burglaries, our team are undertaking targeted patrols at key times to deter criminals and reassure members of the public.  We also are using our social media messaging platforms to remind the public the importance of securing their homes. We are pleased to report in July we saw a 33.3% decrease in residential burglaries in the Roundhay ward area.
   
• To see some of our latest news stories in Roundhay click below:
  Arrest Made for Theft of Yorkshire Stone Slabs | West Yorkshire Police
  Roundhay PACT Meeting | West Yorkshire Police
  Roundhay NPT Week Operation | West Yorkshire Police
  Roundhay Officers Join Local Council Teams in Day of Action | West Yorkshire Police

Harewood Ward Area

• Road Safety - There is public concern about the speed of traffic throughout the ward area
   
• Residential Burglary
   
• Rural Burglaries -The theft of plant and farm machinery including off-road quad bikes, is a problem in all rural areas that border North Yorkshire but has traditionally been focussed on Harewood ward
   
• Rural & Wildlife Crime – Offenders targeting Badger setts, foxes and other wildlife are very often linked with organised criminal groups
   
• Fraud In the age of the internet, much of this is done remotely by phone, email, messaging, and other forms of social media

Update August 2025:

• We undertake regular Operations as part of Vision Zero and publish updates on our social media pages when appropriate to do so. 
   
• We are using intelligence led patrols at the key times to disrupt and deter offenders and we will utilise crime prevention methods to target harden properties in the area. We also have a burglary prevention initiative called SMART Trace, which is a forensic liquid which security marks property. 6 kits have been given to residents so far to allow them to mark their property. In July, the number of residential burglaries in Harewood has reduced by 18.1% compared to June.
   
• With our Wildlife Crime Officer PS Katkowski now in post, we are engaging with local farms to offer tailed crime prevention advice. For weekly updates on the work the team are doing visit the Facebook page.
   
• PS Katkowski is working with other officers across Leeds to identify key offenders to address offences against animals and wildlife. He also carries out lots of partnership work wiith other agencies, such as the RSPCA. Leeds Man Convicted In Badger Crime Investigation
   
• Our PCSO's regularly undertake a number of Fraud Awareness Talks in the community to raise awareness, reaching out vulnerable groups. We also have an ongoing social media campaign which aims to highlight the signs of a fraud and also what to do if you believe you may be a victim of it. 
   
• See our recent Harewood news on Leeds North East Facebook page.
   
• Speed Checks on Wike Ridge Lane | West Yorkshire Police

Wetherby Ward Area

• Road Safety – Speeding is a concern in areas across the ward. We will work to target this using any resources available to us.
   
• Anti-social 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. Day time offences of opportunity, e.g. sneak in burglaries. We will tackle this through crime prevention to target harden and intelligence led patrols at the key times to disrupt and deter offences.  
   
• Address commercial burglaries when they occur, most notably on the Thorpe Arch estate.
   
• Fraud.

Update August 2025:  

Officers continue to complete Vision Zero days in the Wetherby and Harewood Areas. The locations of this increased resources are either from data analysis or concerns raised by members of the community. 
 

• Our PCSO's are working with businesses in the town centre to address anti-social behaviour through the ShopWatch, PubWatch and BusinessWatch Schemes. We also work with partner agencies including Leeds Antisocial Behaviour Teams to highlight repeat offenders and we use a combination of different legislation to address their behaviour. In July we saw a 31.2% decrease in ASB incidents compared to June and a 36.3% decrease compared to July 2024 
   
• To address residential burglaries we have an ongoing social media campaign to remind residents of the importance of securing their homes and keeping valuables out of sight.  12 Smart Trace Kits have been given so far to residents to protect their homes and the team are carrying out targeted patrols at key times to deter offenders. We are pleased to report in July we saw a 75% decrease in residential burglaries. 
   
• The number of commercial burglaries remains low in Wetherby with 3 reports in July. Wetherby NPT are working with local businesses to identify key offenders through a number of different initiatives.
   
• Our Officers and PCSO's continue to give Fraud Awareness Talks in the community to raise awareness and educate the public on the developing tactics used by fraudsters.
   
• To read some of our recent news stories click below:
  Addressing retail and business crime in Wetherby | West Yorkshire Police
  Wetherby Drovers Day | West Yorkshire Police
  PCSO's visit Windsor Court Care Home in Wetherby | West Yorkshire Police
  Dementia Support Awareness Day | West Yorkshire Police
  PCSO's attend Totsfest at Wetherby Racecourse | West Yorkshire Police

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, primarily in the northern part of the ward.

Update August 2025:

To address the number of residential burglaries our team have planned targeted patrols in key areas to deter criminals. We also have been providing the public with advice to assist them in protecting their property, including an ongoing social media campaign regarding the importance of securing your property. Our team have also given 48 Smart Trace kits to residents in Alwoodley. In June, we saw a 88.8% decrease in the number of burglaries in Alwoodley compared to May.

Community Engagement Day on Cranmer Bank in Alwoodley

Seized Bike in Alwoodley

Alwoodley Vision Zero Traffic Operation

To reduce the number of theft of motor vehicles in Alwoodley, our team have been carrying out patrols in hotspot areas to deter offenders. In June, we are pleased to say the number of thefts remains low, with only 1 report.

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.

Update August 2025:

• We continue to utilise high visibility patrols and the use of speed indication devices. There is a range of legislation available including s.59 warnings which includes the power to seize vehicles being used in an antisocial manner. Our teams continue to foster good relationships with partner agencies to improve road safety.
   
• To reduce residential burglaries, we have rolled out the "We Don't Buy Crime" initiative across the force. 36 homes in Moortown have received Smart Trace kits to date, which allows residents to security mark property.Our targetted patrols aim to assure the public and deter criminal activity.  In July we continued to see a low number of residential burglaries in the Moortown ward area, with a 44.4% decrease compared to July 2024.
   
• To see our recent Moortown news updates follow the links below: 
  Seized Vehicle in Moortown | West Yorkshire Police
  Moortown Park Community Day | West Yorkshire Police
  PCSO's attend Meanwood Festival in the Park | West Yorkshire Police