Leeds Beckett University - City Campus,
Woodhouse Lane,
LS1 3HE
Safety and security
At student halls there is 24hr security and I've never felt safer.
Leeds Beckett accommodations are among the safest places in Leeds for you to live, with individual locks on all bedrooms, flats and buildings as well as security teams on-site every day and night at most sites.
Even so, it's really important that we all do our bit to help keep our halls communities safe. Take a look at the resources below to make sure you know how to keep you and your friends safe during your time at university.
Our Residence Life team provides online, telephone and face-to-face advice and support to students throughout their stay at university accommodation.
As a Leeds Beckett University student, you need to be aware of the responsibilities you have while in accommodation, on campus and in the local community. We’ve put together a guide on how to be a good neighbour and play a positive role in your local community, as well as further information on security on campus.
If you have concerns about the safety and security in your residence, speak to your Halls Management team or the Res Life team.
Safety and security tips and advice
Here's some advice from our Security and Accommodation teams to help you stay safe in and out of halls:
Stay connected to others – be sure to let someone know what you are doing and stay in regular contact.
If you are going on a blind date or a first date, make sure a friend is aware and that they know where you are going. Keep in touch with your friend throughout the evening. If you think you or a friend has had their drink spiked, then seek medical support. If you need help, there are a number of support teams in the city centre.
You can get support from the SIA approved door staff at the venue you are in, Street Angels, Angels of Freedom, Leeds Ambassadors and police and paramedics. They all work within the city during the day and night and are linked to each other if support is needed.
Also, if you or a friend feels frightened during a date or by your partner whilst out, then you can get support from staff at several venues across Leeds. It works by licensed premises displaying an ‘Ask for Angela’ poster or window sticker which signals that the pub, club, restaurant or bar is signed up to the scheme. In those premises staff know to take action if someone approaches the bar and asks if they can speak with ‘Angela’.
Take responsibility for your personal belongings. Keep wallets, purses and mobile phones out of sight and on your person when not in use. Mobile phones can make you a target for thieves.
The easiest way to look after your possessions is to make sure you have them on you at all times, for example your phone, wallet, purse, laptop or rucksack. Don’t leave your valuables unattended. If you leave a room on campus, take them with you or leave them with a friend.
A good idea is to mark your valuables using a security marker like a UV Pen. Adding an invisible mark with something that identifies you as the owner (E.g. a postcode, your surname) can make it easier for the police to return your things to you when they find them.
You can also register with Immobilise which is a free service where you can register your possessions making it easier for police to return stolen items to you.
Travelling at night
- Do not travel on your own
- Take well-lit routes, even if it takes a bit longer
- Wait for public transport at a stop or platform
- Earphones indicate you have an expensive device – don’t use them, and definitely don’t have them so loud you aren’t aware of your surroundings
- Don’t walk along using your screen
- Be aware of your surroundings and people near you
Cycling
If you’re travelling on a bike, we recommend using a D-lock as these are the most secure. Other chains, wires and bendy locks are easily cut with bolt croppers. This happens daily at Universities in Leeds. A D-lock would require a powered tool to get through, which would clearly alert others.
Taxis
Always take an official car, check the details of the driver or note the four-digit Council authorisation badge displayed on the dashboard. The genuine drivers would not mind if you took a picture, as it is all about your safety. Using UBER or taxi firm’s apps provides an audit trail on your phone.
Taxi student safety scheme
To support Leeds Beckett students needing a taxi, Veezu has partnered with Leeds Beckett Students' Union (SU) to offer a Safe Rides Scheme. This service provides emergency transport for students who find themselves stuck, unable to pay and in need of a ride home. Call 0113 831 4004 and quote "Student Safe Rides Scheme. When the car pick you up, show them your student card or share your student email address. Then all you have to do is visit the Students' Union Welcome Desk within 72 hours to pay the outstanding fare
Stay safe by respecting fire prevention and protection equipment. This equipment is installed for your safety, and tampering with it is illegal and a serious breach of residence terms and the Student Code of Conduct. The University and Halls Management treat tampering with fire equipment with utmost seriousness.
If there is a fire in your flat or if you have used fire protection equipment, report it immediately to the Out of Hours Team.
You can reduce the risk of fires by;
- Ensuring that any electrical appliances you bring to the residence are safe and have the appropriate British Standard number/Kite mark or CE mark.
- Deep frying is not allowed—whether in a chip pan, saucepan, or deep fat fryer—the fire risk is too severe.
- Never use candles or incense.
- Smoking, vaping, and using e-cigarettes are not permitted inside the building. Designated smoking areas are provided on-site. As a student, you must always comply with the University's No Smoking Policy in all parts of the residence.
- Do not bring additional heaters into the residence - these are prohibited.
- Do not bring prohibited items as per the licence agreement (such as replica weapons, candles, or shisha pipes). The University or Halls Management has the authority to ban or confiscate any item that poses a health and safety hazard.
Cycling
You can hire a bike from the us to get around while you're at Leeds Beckett.
Bike hire contracts are for up to three months at a time. If you need the bike for longer you simply renew your contract online via the link we send out to you. The cost is £50 for the first hire period plus £50 deposit. If you decide to renew your contract for another three months the cost is £20 and the final three months is £10. You can usually keep your bike into the summer until we need them back for maintenance.
Addresses and emergency numbers
Jacob Street, Leeds, LS2 8BR
Reception 0113 887 0144 (opening hours: 09:00 to 17:00)
Out-of-hours: 07921 897 498
Headingley Campus, Leeds, LS6 3GZ
Reception - 0113 278 1392
Office - 0113 278 1401
24 hour security mobile - 07525 906 680
19 Marlborough St, Leeds LS1 4LA
Cross Chancellor Street, Leeds, LS6 2TL, United Kingdom
Reception: 0113 887 7084 (Opening hours: Mon – Fri, 8am-8pm)
Security mobile: 07778457791
1 Mill Street, Leeds, LS9 8NA
Unipol Office - 0113 243 0169 (opening hours: 09:00 to 17:00)
Unipol out of hours number - 0113 244 3799
Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8AR
Reception – 0113 244 5297 (opening hours: 09:00 to 17:00)
