🚨 If You Are a Victim of Crime – What to Do 

If someone hurts you or steals from you, tell the police. They can help you stay safe and try to catch the person who did it. 

📞 What Number Should You Call? 

  • If it is an emergency (someone is in danger or hurt)
    👉 Call 999 right away! 
  • If it is not an emergency (the crime already happened, and no one is in danger now)
    👉 Call 101 

👮‍♂️ Police in Leeds 

The police who help Leeds are called West Yorkshire Police. In Leeds, there are Neighbourhood Policing Teams. They work with people in your local area to keep everyone safe. 

Want to learn more?
🔗 Neighbourhood Policing 

🛡️ Safety Advice from the Police 

The West Yorkshire Police website gives advice about: 

  • Protecting children 👶 
  • Drugs 🚫 
  • Anti-social behaviour (bad behaviour) 😠 

Learn more here:
🔗 Police Safety Advice 

🌍 Need an Interpreter? 

If you don’t speak English well, you can ask for an interpreter when you talk to the police. You can also ask a friend or family member to help you. 


Last Updated: 15 June 2025