Friday 10 July 2026
A property in Halton Moor that has been at the centre of persistent criminality – including drug related activity, weapons and anti-social behaviour – has been made subject to a closure order at court.
It follows a successful application by the Neighbourhood Policing Team, working in partnership with Leeds City Council and the Leeds Anti-social Behaviour Team.
The closure order on the property on Wykebeck Road is designed to immediately disrupt the criminal activity associated with the property while providing reassurance to residents and allowing the community to begin recovering from the issues they have experienced.
The order is the result of a coordinated partnership approach, with police and council teams gathering evidence over a sustained period to demonstrate the impact the property was having on the neighbourhood. The property will remain steel sheeted for three months which can be extended if required.
Sergeant Dan Bell, of Leeds East NPT, said: “This closure order sends a clear message that we will take robust action against properties that are being used to facilitate crime and cause misery for local communities.
“We understand the significant impact that drug related activity and persistent anti-social behaviour can have on residents’ quality of life. By working closely with our partners at Leeds City Council and the Leeds ASB team, we have been able to secure this order and provide much needed respite for those living nearby.”
Councillor Mary Harland, Leeds City Council’s deputy leader and executive member for communities and community safety, said: “The closure order will make a big difference to the lives of local residents and I’m very grateful for the dedication and commitment of all those, both at the council and West Yorkshire Police, who helped secure it.
“This positive and proactive response to the issues that were blighting the Wykebeck Road area is a clear indication of our determination to work with partners to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour whenever and wherever it happens in Leeds.”
Police and partner agencies will continue to monitor the area and work with residents to ensure that any further concerns are addressed promptly.