West Yorkshire Police

West Yorkshire Police is one of the largest metropolitan police forces in England, serving approximately 2.3 million people. The force covers a highly diverse area with Leeds as a major financial and commercial centre and Bradford as one of the youngest and most ethnically diverse cities in the UK. West Yorkshire has significant specialist capabilities in counter-terrorism, given the operational context following events in the region.

Area Covered

West Yorkshire Police covers the metropolitan county of West Yorkshire, including the cities of Leeds and Bradford, and the towns of Wakefield, Calderdale, and Kirklees. The force area is one of the most densely populated outside London.