Crime in Wetherby, Leeds
Comprehensive safety analysis for Wetherby, localized within Leeds.
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| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Rudgate Green Map | Violence and sexual offences: 11Other crime: 2Public order: 2 | 19 |
| On or near Carr Lane Map | Violence and sexual offences: 4Public order: 2 | 6 |
| On or near Supermarket Map | Shoplifting: 5 | 5 |
| On or near Royal Terrace Map | Public order: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Woodland Croft Map | Anti-social behaviour: 3 | 3 |
| On or near Grove Gardens Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Cooper Road Map | Anti-social behaviour: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Kings Meadow Close Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Bank Street Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Horsefair Map | Other theft: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 2 |
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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: 5 May 2026
Status Update
- With warmer weather and higher visitor numbers historically linked to increased ASB in the Roundhay area, early partnership planning has been implemented to reduce this risk. This work is being delivered in collaboration with the Leeds Antisocial Behaviour Team and the Parks Team. Throughout the summer, additional community contact points will be established to engage with residents and discuss emerging concerns.
- 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: 5 May 2026
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
Issued: 5 May 2026
Status Update
- 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. During March NPT officers issued 25 traffic tickets and seized 8 vehicles as part of this activity.
- In Harewood, 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.
- The Leeds Wildlife & Rural Crime team and our Crime Prevention Officer engage regularly with local farms to provide tailored crime‑prevention advice aimed at preventing rural burglaries and theft. This includes promoting schemes such as FarmWatch.
- The Leeds Wildlife & Rural Crime Team carry out extensive partnership work with other agencies, including the RSPCA and local animal charities, to address rural and wildlife crime. Leading this team we have PC Katkowski, well known within the Wetherby and Harewood Ward areas.
- Our PCSOs regularly deliver Fraud Awareness Talks, with PCSO Crossland frequently attending local community groups to raise awareness of evolving fraud techniques and how residents can protect themselves.
Actioned: 5 May 2026
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. 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.
- Commercial Burglaries
Address commercial burglaries when they occur, most notably on the Thorpe Arch estate.
- Fraud
Issued: 5 May 2026
Status Update
- 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. During March NPT officers issued 25 traffic tickets and seized eight vehicles as part of this activity.
- Our PCSO's are working with businesses in the town centre to address anti-social behaviour through schemes such as ShopWatch, PubWatch and BusinessWatch.
- To address residential burglary, our team has been carrying out targeted patrols in identified key areas to deter and detect offenders. We are pleased to report a downward trend in burglaries.
- Our team continues to foster strong relationships with local businesses and conducts regular patrols of the town centre and other key locations, including Thorpe Arch, to deter offending. PCSOs also provide tailored advice to businesses on how to better protect their premises.
- Officers and PCSOs continue to deliver Fraud Awareness Talks within the community, educating residents and businesses on the evolving tactics used by fraudsters and how to protect themselves.
Actioned: 5 May 2026
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.
Issued: 5 May 2026
Status Update
- 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. We are pleased to report in April we large reduction in burglaries compared to March.
- 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: 5 May 2026
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: 5 May 2026
Status Update
- Traffic operations continue to be conducted across the Moortown ward to prevent and deter dangerous driving. Operation sites are selected based on identified hotspot locations and concerns raised by local residents. During March, Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) officers issued 25 traffic tickets and seized 8 vehicles as part of this activity.
- In Moortown, the team continue to deliver intelligence led patrols at key times to deter and disrupt suspected burglary activity, alongside the ongoing use of crime prevention initiatives to strengthen property security and minimise burglary risk.
Actioned: 5 May 2026
Engagement Events
Moortown Baptist Church Contact Point
otherPCSO’s will be present at the location to listen to any concerns you may have, offering support, advice and crime prevention information.
10:00 AM — 12:00 PM
Moortown Baptist Church, 204 King Lane, Leeds
Oakwood Library Contact Point
otherPCSO’s will be present at the location to listen to any concerns you may have, offering support, advice and crime prevention information.
10:00 AM — 11:00 AM
Oakwood Library, 1 Oakwood Lane, Leeds
Reginald Centre Contact Point
otherPCSO’s will be present at the location to listen to any concerns you may have, offering support, advice and crime prevention information.
10:00 AM — 11:00 AM
Reginald Centre, 263 Chapeltown Road, Leeds
Alwoodley Police and Communities Together Meeting
meetingOfficers look forward to meeting and speaking with residents in person about local priorities, issues and concerns.
Join us and have a say in how your local neighbourhood is policed.
6:30 PM — 7:30 PM
Alwoodley Community Association, The Avenue, Leeds
Meanwood Community Centre Contact Point
otherPCSO’s will be present at the location to listen to any concerns you may have, offering support, advice and crime prevention information.
10:00 AM — 11:00 AM
Meanwood Community Centre, Stainbeck Avenue, Meanwood, Leeds
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