Tag: anti-social behaviour

New campaign clamps down on harassment of female runners

People are encouraged to report incidents as the Leeds JogOn campaign sends a message that harassment of women and girls whilst exercising will not be tolerated. A launch event for the campaign was hosted at the Royal Armouries in Hunslet on Wednesday (24 September 2025), with speakers including the Mayor

Relief for residents as court action helps turn the tide on anti-social behaviour

Court action and partnership working have made a positive difference to life in a South Leeds community where crime and anti-social behaviour issues were causing concern for residents. Partial closure orders covering five blocks of flats near Hunslet Moor Park were granted to Leeds City Council by magistrates earlier this

Youths cause criminal damage to elderly flats in Cottingley

On Saturday night (17 May 2025) a group of youths climbed onto the roof of Dulverton Court sheltered flats in Cottingley causing damage to the roof and two fire doors and distress to elderly tenants. The group, who had previously climbed onto the roof of Cottingley Preimary Academy, left one

On The Beat: Cottingley day of action

With Sergeant Chloe Spencer Neighbourhood policing operates on effective engagement and consultation with its communities. On 23 April a joint partnership day was held in Cottingley to do just that; engage with members of the Cottingley community and consult with them on what issues really matter to them. Police officers

Councillors welcome curb on alcohol sales in Beeston

Leeds City Council’s Licensing Committee have approved plans, subject to public consultation, to control the sale of alcohol in parts of Beeston due to concerns about street drinking and anti-social behaviour. A Cumulative Impact Area (CIA) across Beeston Hill (see map) will not prevent premises from obtaining an alcohol sale

On The Beat: Hunslet & Riverside

with Sergeant Danny Wilson I joined West Yorkshire Police in May 2004 at the advanced age of 30, initially stationed at Millgarth on the City Neighbourhood policing team. I transferred to City and Holbeck Division patrol where I spent over half of my career answering calls and proactively policing South