Tag: crime prevention

Tips to avoid being burgled in South Leeds

Rothwell Neighbourhood Policing Team which covers Middleton and Belle Isle, has sent South Leeds Life the following crime provention tips as darker nights draw in: At this time of year with the arrival of the darker nights and the clocks going back, we traditionally experience a small increase in the number of

New sergeant at Holbeck NPT has ‘lots of plans’

Hi, I’m Sam Greaves and I am the new Sergeant for Team Three of Holbeck Neighbourhood Policing Team. I am currently in my 12th year of Police service and started off my working life in Huddersfield. Since then I have enjoyed time in the Traffic and Firearms departments and also in

Beeston Hill: Get to know your PCSO – David Lythe

In the third of a series of articles, we introduce you to your local Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs). They are members of support staff employed, directed and managed by their police force who work to complement and support regular police officers, providing a visible and accessible uniformed presence to improve the

Holbeck: Get to know your PCSO – Claire Leech

In the first of a series of articles, we introduce you to your local Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs). They are members of support staff employed, directed and managed by their Police Force who work to complement and support regular police officers, providing a visible and accessible uniformed presence to improve

Police look to reduce Middleton and Belle Isle burglaries

Police in Middleton and Belle Isle are continuing to reduce the number of burglaries by adopting a scientific approach to increase patrols and warn householders of where they expect burglars to operate. Known as ‘super cocooning’, the new initiative has its origins in research work carried out by University College

Hunslet crime priorities discussed at meeting

Holbeck Neighbourhood Policing Team’s new Sergeant, Di Whiteside, attended the latest Hunslet Tenants and Residents Association meeting along with PCSOs Kay Kennedy and Julie Rice. Sergeant Whiteside gave an update on the crime statistics for the Hunslet area over the last month, which were three domestic burglaries, three shed/garage burglaries, two damages

Be safe Beeston Hill: Community safety awareness day at ASHA

Advice on personal safety, anti-social behavior and keeping your home safe and secure will be the subject of a special event held at ASHA Neighbourhood Project in Stratford Street, Beeston Hill. The event, attended by local police officers, is aimed at raising awareness off crime prevention and keeping yourself, your