If you have been a victim of crime you should report this to the police. Report non-emergency crime online or call 101. If a crime is in progress dial 999.
Hate crimes and incidents
You are a victim of a hate crime or incident if someone has targeted a crime at you or behaved badly towards you because of your protected characteristics.
Types of criminal activity
Some types of antisocial behaviour that are considered criminal acts should be reported to the police first, as we work in partnership with West Yorkshire Police.
If after their investigation our involvement is required, they will make a direct referral to us. The types of antisocial behaviour that are considered criminal acts include the following:
Antisocial use of fireworks
It is illegal to supply adult fireworks to those under 18. It is also illegal to throw, cast or fire any firework in, or into, any highway, street, thoroughfare or public space. Fireworks should never be discharged without lawful authority or excuse within fifty feet of the centre of a highway, which consists of, or comprises a carriageway, and as a consequence the highway is damaged.
It is also illegal to let off fireworks between 11pm and 7am except on the following celebration days, during the following times:
- Bonfire Night, between midnight and 7am
- New Year’s Eve, between 1am and 7am
- Chinese New Year, between 1am and 7am
- Diwali Night between, 1am and 7am
If any of these are applicable, this is criminal behaviour and must be reported to the police by calling 101 or you can report non-emergency crime online. Only call 999 if an emergency.
If using fireworks to celebrate an event, it’s best practise to let neighbours know so they are aware of the noise to expect.
Find more information about noise nuisance and making a noise complaint.
Domestic violence
Domestic abuse is criminal behaviour and should be reported to the police.
If someone is in immediate danger call the police on 999. If you cannot speak, press 55 when you are prompted and listen for more instructions. You will be able to conduct your whole call in silence if needed.
You can report this to West Yorkshire Police using their simple online form.
If you believe someone is experiencing or witnessing domestic abuse and needs help, read our information to help victims of domestic violence and abuse.
Further help and advice is available by calling the 24 hour helpline 0113 246 0401 or having a web chat with the Leeds Domestic Violence Service (LDVS).
Harassment or intimidation
This is criminal behaviour and must be reported to the police by calling 101 or you can report non-emergency crime online. If a crime is in progress dial 999.
You can also report this behaviour to us. After an initial assessment we will liaise with West Yorkshire Police about how to resolve this issue.
Sex workers, brothels or sexual acts
This is criminal behaviour and must be reported to the police by calling 101 or you can report non-emergency crime online. If a crime is in progress dial 999.
You can also report this behaviour to us. After an initial assessment we will liaise with West Yorkshire Police about how to resolve this issue.
Verbal abuse
This is criminal behaviour and must be reported to the police by calling 101 or you can report non-emergency crime online. If a crime is in progress dial 999.
You can also report this behaviour to us. After an initial assessment we will liaise with West Yorkshire Police about how to resolve this issue.
Drugs being sold or used
If you have witnessed drugs been sold or used at a premises or in a garden, yard or flat stairwell, this is criminal behaviour and must be reported to the police by calling 101 or you can report non-emergency crime online. Only call 999 if an emergency.
When someone is affected by odour from cannabis or other drugs this is an illegal substance and thereby also criminal behaviour and must be reported to the police.
You can also report this behaviour to us. After an initial assessment we will liaise with West Yorkshire Police about how to resolve this issue.
Child protection concern
If you believe a child is in immediate danger call the police on 999.
You can report a child protection concern to us in different ways. There are different options to report this if you are a member of the public, work with children or young people, or you are reporting for yourself. You can also discuss your concerns with someone who works with children and families, such as your health visitor, social worker, school nurse or teacher. All schools have a teacher responsible for child protection.
If you believe a child is experiencing or witnessing domestic abuse and needs help, visit our help for victims of domestic violence and abuse page. You can also access help in languages other than English if you need to.
Threat or use of violence
This is criminal behaviour and must be reported to the police by calling 101 or you can report non-emergency crime online. If a crime is in progress dial 999.
You can also report this behaviour to us. After an initial assessment we will liaise with West Yorkshire Police about how to resolve this issue.
Antisocial behaviour problems
Tell us more about your antisocial behaviour problem and we will let you know if you should report it to us or tell you other ways to deal with the issue.
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