Crime and Otley Run update

We've shared below an update on the facts and figures about crime in Weetwood over the last month. We work closely with the police to make residents aware of these along with helpful advice, and we raise issues with them that you tell us about - especially if it's more recurring anti social behaviour that isn't always reported directly to the police. We can influence where patrols are, so this is very useful!

On the Otley Run - we're still working closely with the Otley Run Action Group to get pro-active enforcement and other changes to make the issue more manageable. There's still time to sign our petition about increasing fines for public urination and other anti social behaviour from £100 to £500.

Finally, here's a helpful video the police have shared with us about preserving evidence if you have been affected by crime.

Crime stats for the past month:

• Burglary – Residential: 15 incidents

• Burglary – Business and Community: 4 incidents

• Theft from Motor Vehicle: 17 incidents

• Theft of Motor Vehicle: 6 incidents

• Criminal Damage: 18 incidents

• Theft from Person: 2 incidents

• Shoplifting: 1 incident

• Bike Theft: 5 incidents

• Other Theft: 9 incidents

• Robbery (Personal): 1 incident

• Drug Offences: 3 incidents

• Possession of Weapons: 0 incidents

• Public Order Offences: 10 incidents

• Anti-Social Behaviour: 19 incidents

While Weetwood generally sees lower crime levels than many other areas, we’re continuing to work with West Yorkshire Police and local residents to tackle repeat issues such as vehicle crime and ASB. If you’d like to raise a concern or suggest a priority for local patrols, please get in touch.