What is the purpose of this website?
This site was launched because we feel it is important to let people know about crime in their area. Most people hear about crime by word of mouth or through the media and don’t have a really accurate picture of what’s going on. By showing you what is happening and where, we hope you’ll be more accurately informed.
How do I find my local area?
There are 2 options; either type in your postcode/street in the box provided in the top left hand corner of the homepage OR double click through the map using your mouse cursor.

Use the zoom function to zoom in and out to different levels of map. This will give you a picture of what is happening in your local area, and also what is happening at a more widespread level.

What do the boundaries shown on the maps represent?
What do the dots on the maps represent?
Each dot marks the location of one or more alleged offences of a particular offence type reported to West Yorkshire Police. The display is intended to provide an indication of where these alleged crimes occurred.

The number displayed on the dot indicates the number of crimes or incidents that happened in that location.

What time period do the dots cover?
The dots are refreshed on a monthly basis, and cover one calendar month of crimes and incidents i.e. all the dots represent crimes or incidents that happened in November 2009.
Why are there sometimes less dots on the map than shown in the table below it?
Not all crime locations are displayed. In particular, we have taken steps to avoid displaying locations that might allow an individual to be identified. Some locations may be the scene of more than one offence – for example car parks. A single dot may represent multiple crimes or incidents occurring at the same location, as indicated by the number displayed on the dot..
How do I look at other areas within West Yorkshire?
Either type in a different postcode or grab the map with your mouse and drag it to the local area you would like to look at.
Why is there sometimes no information in the tables or bar charts?
Normally this means that no crimes of that type were recorded during the month or previous year.
When will the data be next updated?
The data is updated monthly, usually around the 15th of each month.
Who compiles the data?
The data is supplied by West Yorkshire Police Force from their crime and incident recording systems.
How can I find out what the police are doing about crime in my local area?
On the left hand side of the screen there is a link 'find out more about policing in this area'. Click on this link and it will take you to your local Neighbourhood Policing Team website, which will provide information about who your local officers are, how to contact them and what they are doing in your area.
Where can I get further information and advice?

Click on the tab marked 'How can I help?'. This tab contains crime prevention information that will help you prevent yourself and others from becoming a victim of crime.

You could also visit www.askthe.police.uk a free website with access to a bank of 700 police based question and answers.

How can I provide feedback?
There are two ways of providing feedback: