Crime in Hunslet & Riverside, Leeds

1. We have been focusing recently on HGV’s driving through Gildersome in contravention of the restrictions in place, patrols have been conducted, on occasion words of advice have been given and tickets issued where appropriate.

Car meets along the A650 have decreased in frequency due to the active operation between SYP, WYP, WYP and Humberside, however they do continue to occur in differing locations, please contact us and let us know so the right resources can be sent to deal.
 

1. From our records ASB reports are still down which is positive across Drighlington, Gildersome and Churwell, several individuals have been moved out of the area, and a few people have been given behaviour contracts in conjunction with LASBT. Patrols will continue as and when demand allows.
    
2. Overall reported ASB is down at the WRSC alongside other related offences including theft from shop and burglary. Dedicated officers will continue to patrol and work from the site to deter offences from occurring and target harden the area.

We however continue to see numerous complaints on social media and receive complaints from third parties regarding this; we require members of the public to call police when this is occurring or submit a call to service via the online portal so that we can be made aware where the problems are and act upon them proactively rather than retrospectively. 

Should you wish to discuss any ongoing issues in person below is our contact points, which are listed under the Meeting & Events tab.

• To target the anti-social vehicle use and criminality around the ward area

Over the Last 6 Weeks we continue to see a low amount of calls for service for nuisance bikes with only 14 calls to Police regarding the issue.

However our continued patrols it is clear that this is still very much an issue in the community, we continue to target the issue recovering a total of 3 Bikes, 1 of which were stolen. We continue to prosecute those riding the illegally adapted bikes for various road traffic offences

To assist us in tackling this issue, if you have any information in relation to these issues please ring 101 or report it here.

The information you provide can be provided ensuring that it can not be linked back to you. Alternatively you can call crime stoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit www.crimestoppers-uk
 

• To Target drug dealing and antisocial drug use in the area

We continue to use intelligence led Policing and High demand reporting areas to identify the areas of drug dealing and ASB use take place and actively target those areas through patrols and disruption. Look to develop intelligence around addresses and offenders linked to the dealing of drugs. 

Over the Last six weeks, there have been continuing our proactive patrols carrying out stop searches, there have been 11 offences for possession. 

Working with UKBF who are supporting with intercepting large amount of drugs coming into the area incepting a total of 7 over the last 6 weeks with ongoing investigations
 

• To target the increased Anti social behaviour around the retail part and District Centre

This is a new priority replacing the road safety due to the increasing impact on the community carrying out the daily activities. Whilst we have been managing the issue since November 2025, this is now set as a priority so we are able to invest more resources and investment into the area.

We have so far identified and issued out 30 Anti social behaviour contracts to youths found committing ASB in the area which include exclusions. We continue to work in partnership with the Leeds Anti social behaviour team for the ongoing management of these offenders.

We are also working closely with the retail outlets in the area, to secure the area and protect it from attracting anti social behaviour

Outer South NPT have been conducting Winter Action patrols in Morley Town Centre, covering the retailers, licensed premises and the open park areas. 

The action working with partners has also targeted several addresses and nominals committing ASB and crime (theft from shop, business burglary etc).

A summary of our work:

Increased targeted visible patrols through extended tours and rest day working,

Full Closure Order at 12 JUBLIEE STREET, Morley (3 months)

Partial Closure Order at 67 BRIDGE STREET, Morley (3 months and has been extended for another 3 months)

Partial Closure Order at 38 BIRCH COURT, Morley (3 months)

We have issued:

10 Community Protection Notice Warnings

4 Community Protection Notices

3 Criminal Behaviour Orders granted by the Courts

Licencing Visits / Checks in the run up to Christmas

Operation with Trading Standards – Approximately £35,000 of illicit tobacco and vapes recovered

Crime Prevention visits to all retailers in Morley Town Centre during Business Week of Action. This was to advise regarding CCTV and the operation of it, target hardening and general engagement. 

Oversight of business burglaries and theft from shops. Attending and reviewing reports of crime, ensuring CCTV is viewed and seized. This has resulted in an increase in the number of suspects identified and brough to justice.

Regular Contact Points & meetings with partners (housing, LASBT, counsellors etc)

Attendance at Youth Groups for engagement.

• We have targeted several youths in Tingley who are pending court action for the offences are they have been charged with, we have also worked with Leeds anti-social behaviour team and the Youth Offending Team, who are working with these youths and others to attempt to prevent and deter this offending.
   
• We continue to pay regular attention to the area to - deter anti-social behaviour We are targeting those we find to be involved, we will work with our offroad bike team and Leeds anti-social behaviour team to target this behaviour. 

• Weekly tasking meetings have been held with partners to create bespoke action plans for individuals involved in sex working. Enforcement action has been taken against individuals committing offences in the area.
   
• High visibility patrols continue in the Cottingley area
   
• Drug supply – Officers have utilised a variety of policing tactics, including warrants and stop search to disrupt drug supply in the area. We have also worked with partner agencies resulting in several more closure orders being obtained in relation to problem addresses linked with drugs and drug related anti-social behaviour.