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StreetSafe is an online tool on the police.uk website which was launched in September 2021 by the Home Office. It enables members of the public to anonymously pinpoint public places on a map where they have felt or feel unsafe and identify environmental or behavioural factors about those locations that make them feel this way.
Are you ready to be a Police Officer? If you are looking for an exciting and fulfilling career where no two days are ever the same, then why not consider joining West Yorkshire Police?
Wednesday 2 February 2022
A scheme that allows you to use a tool to anonymously report areas where you feel unsafe continues to gain traction in West Yorkshire.
There is a misconception that the police will always attend if you stay silent after calling 999 - this is not correct. When you dial 999 anywhere in the UK, your call is answered by telephone operators from BT, who will then direct your call to the most appropriate emergency service.
What would you do if you had a cat in your house or a dead pigeon in your garden? Or what about if your dog was snoring? Or you wanted to know the time? For some West Yorkshire residents the answer was to dial the emergency only 999 number and to ask for police assistance.
Saturday January 20, 2024
Police are advising drivers to be vigilant following recent attempts by thieves to steal higher value cars from Wakefield homes.
West Yorkshire Police strive to deliver high quality policing. For us there is no greater priority. We understand that if we are going to learn from experience and find ways to be even better, we need to listen and respond to the needs and views of the people in West Yorkshire. Your views are therefore very important to us. If you are pleased with the service you have received from us we would like to hear from you. If you are unhappy about the service that you’ve had, you can express your dissatisfaction or make a formal complaint.
Find out what it's like to be a Contact Officer at West Yorkshire Police. Contact Officers respond to both emergency and non-emergency calls - many people may only use our services once in their lifetime; others might regularly need our assistance - meet some of our Contact Officers who talk about their day-to-day roles.
The West Yorkshire Disabled Police Association (DPA) launched in 2016 following the need for a more collective voice when look at disability within the Diversity and Inclusion agenda.
All fraud and cybercrime offences should be reported via Action Fraud, the UK’s national reporting centre. West Yorkshire Police will only take a crime report directly where the Call for Service criteria exists. This page summarises West Yorkshire Police's fraud recording call for service assessment criteria and explains how fraud reports are assessed and investigated.
Monday 25 September, 2023
Students are being encouraged to ‘Take Five' so they don’t fall victim to fraud and scams during their studies.
Are you worried about a friend? Has their behaviour changed recently, but you don’t really know why? It’s probably nothing to worry about, but if they are displaying the following characteristics it could be a sign that they are a victim of child sexual exploitation.
We understand that accidents can happen, and occasionally calls can be made to 999 by mistake, however, did you know if this happens you should stay on the line and tell us you're fine?
You can contact the West Yorkshire Police Contact Management Centre online using our 101 Live Chat system. Please note this service is not for emergency use. In an emergency always call 999.