Night Safe

Have a good night, get home safely.


Nightlife is a big part of what makes Leeds the city that it is. No matter what your plans are, we want you to have a good night and get home safely.

Night Safe Leeds is a Safer Leeds project that brings together support to make sure everyone feels safe and is safe when they’re out enjoying the city.

Support

Support is available when you need it. If something doesn’t feel right or you need help, we’re here.


 
 

WalkSafe

WalkSafe Leeds is a free app to help you have safer and more enjoyable experiences when you’re out around Leeds. Download the app, create an account and share your location with your friends and family.

 
 

Ask for Angela

If you ever feel uncomfortable or unsafe out in the city centre, ‘Ask for Angela’ to discreetly signal to staff that you would like assistance. Trained staff will then be able offer to help, like calling a taxi or providing a safe space.

 
 

Women's Night Safe Space

The Women’s Night Safe Space bus is a non-judgemental space for women and girls if they feel concerned, unsafe, unwell or vulnerable in the city centre at night.

 
 

Angels of Freedom

Angels of Freedom provide support for the LGBT+ community in the Freedom Quarter area of the city every Friday evening. This includes friendly face-to-face conversations and information on support, activities and events.

 
 

No Regrets

No Regrets provides free advice and support if you’re worried that you, or a friend, is taking drinking too far.

 
 

Stop the Spike

Guidance and support on spiking is available online. If you are worried that you, or a friend, has been spiked you should call 999 or 101 to report it to the police.

Street Marshals

Street Marshals are out in the city centre most Saturdays between 3pm to 3am. They’re on hand to offer friendly support, advice and assistance and deal with issues quickly before they escalate.


Get home safely

Know where to go to travel home safely.

Address: York Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS2 7HU               

Find Leeds Bus Station on Google Maps               

Address: Dyer Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS2 7LA               

Find Leeds Coach Station on Google Maps               

If you’re using a taxi or private hire vehicle, follow the taxi aware rules to stay safe:               

  • only use a licensed taxi or pre-booked private hire vehicle
  • never get into a vehicle other than the one you have booked
  • confirm the driver is licensed and that they have a badge
  • sharing a vehicle is a great idea and always sit in the back seats
  • if you have any doubts, don’t get in and order another vehicle

Find out more about being taxi aware.