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 key card locks on all rooms, 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. Many halls have key card locks on all rooms, flats and buildings as well as security teams on-site every day and night at most sites.
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
This advice has been gathered from our experienced Security team and our community police officer.
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
- EarphonesEarphones 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
Local taxi firm Amber Cars runs a Student Safety for students without money who need a taxi home during hours of darkness. You have to state that you want to use the StudentSafety Scheme when you call Amber Cars. They will take your student ID instead of cash – and pass your card to the student union with 72 hours.
You will then pay the fare to the Students Union helpdesk to collect your card.
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 0140 (opening hours: 09:00 to 17:00)
Out-of-hours: 07921 897 498
Woodhouse Ln, Leeds, LS2 9PD
Reception 0113 246 9401 (opening hours: 09:00 to 17:00)
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
1-3 Burley Road, Leeds, LS3 1LN
Reception - 020 3595 3284
24 hour security mobile - 07704 751 038
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)
