Crime in ardsley & robin hood, 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

• We encourage the public to report this behaviour when they see it via 101 / online reports it is only the reporting of these matter that will allow us to map times dates and locations and best deploy what resources we have to the right place and time or seek to obtain other resources from other departments.
   
• We have worked with partners in Leeds anti-social behaviour team and housing and taken initial action against a number of youths and we have seen a decrease in calls to town centre and local shops.
   
• We are working with stores and partners to identify the youths involved in asb in the town centre, some have already been given community resolutions and anti-social behaviour warnings by anti-social behaviour team. We are continuing this work.
   
• A weapons sweep was conducted on the John O'Gaunts estate as part of the bi-annual Op Sceptre anti knife crime week of action.
   
• We have deployed pro laser (speed gun) in our community in a number of locations and times and will continue to do so.

• 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.
   
• High visibility patrols continue in the Dewsbury Road area and we continue to work alongside partner agencies in tackling persistent offenders, with there being a marked reduction in calls for service about the issue. 

• 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.