Major crime in West Yorkshire on the rise

The region is performing badly according to several key datasets.

Leeds United struggle to break hooligan stereotype

Leeds United fans are tarnished with the ‘Dirty Leeds’ stereotype, despite the club’s shift away from hooliganism.

Is there an unfair stigma around Leeds United fans?

Leeds United’s Service Crew is one of the most notorious football firms in the country. They were well known for their violent, hooligan behaviour such as the incident in which they ripped seats from the stands and threw them on the pitch during their game against Bayern Munich in the 1975 European Cup Final. However, […]

West Yorkshire tops the tables for the highest offence rates for all hate crimes

West Yorkshire Police force areas place in the top 10 for all kinds of hate crimes except for crimes committed against people with disabilities.