Landrover security in Leeds

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My son is hoping to go to Leeds University this autumn, and will for
the first year presumably stay in a hall of residence. Subsequently he
will have to get accomodation in the nearby area. He will want to take
his slightly scruffy J plate 200 TDi 90 with him. Can anyone tell me if
Leeds, especially the university area, is regarded as high (or low)
risk for Landrover thefts? Should we be looking at extra security on
the vehicle; at the moment there is none.

Thanks,
Gordon

 
In article <[email protected]>,
[email protected] says...
> My son is hoping to go to Leeds University this autumn, and will for
> the first year presumably stay in a hall of residence. Subsequently he
> will have to get accomodation in the nearby area. He will want to take
> his slightly scruffy J plate 200 TDi 90 with him. Can anyone tell me if
> Leeds, especially the university area, is regarded as high (or low)
> risk for Landrover thefts? Should we be looking at extra security on
> the vehicle; at the moment there is none.
>
> Thanks,
> Gordon
>
>
My daughter lives in Hyde Park, near the uni. The next road to hers is
the most burgled road in Britain.

Enuf said?


 
Many Universities actively discourage car ownership due to conjestion. I
wouod check to see what policy they have, especially 1st year student.



<[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> My son is hoping to go to Leeds University this autumn, and will for
> the first year presumably stay in a hall of residence. Subsequently he
> will have to get accomodation in the nearby area. He will want to take
> his slightly scruffy J plate 200 TDi 90 with him. Can anyone tell me if
> Leeds, especially the university area, is regarded as high (or low)
> risk for Landrover thefts? Should we be looking at extra security on
> the vehicle; at the moment there is none.
>
> Thanks,
> Gordon
>


 
Although I didn't go to Leeds Uni I did stay with friends there and they
were broken into, and their cars, about 6 times in one term, Victoria Road
in Headingly.
<[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> My son is hoping to go to Leeds University this autumn, and will for
> the first year presumably stay in a hall of residence. Subsequently he
> will have to get accomodation in the nearby area. He will want to take
> his slightly scruffy J plate 200 TDi 90 with him. Can anyone tell me if
> Leeds, especially the university area, is regarded as high (or low)
> risk for Landrover thefts? Should we be looking at extra security on
> the vehicle; at the moment there is none.
>
> Thanks,
> Gordon
>


 
Yup, agree with all the other replies. I was brought up in Leeds,
spent a postgrad year there and know the Hyde Park/Headingley area
well. The area (especially Hyde Park) is dog-rough and has a bad
reputation for burglary, car theft and general nastiness, although not
for violence IME. A lot of the student houses have locking front
doors, and then a wrought-iron grille padlocked across the porch
entrance as well, with all ground-floor windows barred too. Headingley
is better, and the further out you go from the city centre (up Otley
Road towards the Ring Road) the better it gets for crime. Not too much
of a problem, as it's all on the one bus route (still No. 9?)

Don't want to worry you with your son going there - hel'll have a great
time, and it's a really nice Uni. But if I were parking a Landy in
Hyde Park overnight I'd take the engine out, lock the clutch pedal,
empty the fuel, remove the wheels, seats and radio, strip the paint and
leave a team of hungry Alsatians in the back. They'd still nick the
rust off the chassis, but hey.

I'm kidding, but not by a massive amount.

DaveP

 

<[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> My son is hoping to go to Leeds University this autumn, and will for
> the first year presumably stay in a hall of residence. Subsequently he
> will have to get accomodation in the nearby area. He will want to take
> his slightly scruffy J plate 200 TDi 90 with him. Can anyone tell me if
> Leeds, especially the university area, is regarded as high (or low)
> risk for Landrover thefts? Should we be looking at extra security on
> the vehicle; at the moment there is none.
>
> Thanks,
> Gordon
>

It's terrible for all kinds of thieving!


 
In message <[email protected]>
[email protected] wrote:

> My son is hoping to go to Leeds University this autumn, and will for
> the first year presumably stay in a hall of residence. Subsequently he
> will have to get accomodation in the nearby area. He will want to take
> his slightly scruffy J plate 200 TDi 90 with him. Can anyone tell me if
> Leeds, especially the university area, is regarded as high (or low)
> risk for Landrover thefts? Should we be looking at extra security on
> the vehicle; at the moment there is none.
>
> Thanks,
> Gordon
>

I don't know about Land Rover specifically, but the Mem's from
Headingly (University bedsit land) and its reputation for car crime
horrendous.

Richard
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beamendsltd wrote:
> In message <[email protected]>
> [email protected] wrote:
>
>
>>My son is hoping to go to Leeds University this autumn, and will for
>>the first year presumably stay in a hall of residence. Subsequently he
>>will have to get accomodation in the nearby area. He will want to take
>>his slightly scruffy J plate 200 TDi 90 with him. Can anyone tell me if
>>Leeds, especially the university area, is regarded as high (or low)
>>risk for Landrover thefts? Should we be looking at extra security on
>>the vehicle; at the moment there is none.
>>
>>Thanks,
>>Gordon
>>
>
>
> I don't know about Land Rover specifically, but the Mem's from
> Headingly (University bedsit land) and its reputation for car crime
> horrendous.
>
> Richard
Certainly a good advert for not living in Leeds :(
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John Oakes wrote:

> Certainly a good advert for not living in Leeds :(

Well yes, but what about living in Manchester round Salford Uni, or
Manchester - Whalley range is hardly a oasis of crime free streets.

Students tend to be easy targets - or their properties are, many of the
student flats must have hundreds of keys, for friends, boyfriends and
girlfriends.

Steve
 
Shame this topic came up, really, cos it makes Leeds sound terrible. I
imagine the same problems exist in most towns/cities which have both an
industrial heritage and a big University. Leeds has only just got rid
of the dark satanic mills image and then this! I've had a lot of
friends I've met all over the UK who have this dreadful image of Leeds.
I always say to them that Leeds has the highest proportion of green
space per resident of any city in Europe (it used to be true, may not
be now) and the town centre is fantastic for shopping. They don't
usually believe me until they go there, and then you've got another
convert.

It's a great city, and I'd recommend it to anyone.

As cities go...

DaveP

 

<[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Shame this topic came up, really, cos it makes Leeds sound terrible. I
> imagine the same problems exist in most towns/cities which have both an
> industrial heritage and a big University. Leeds has only just got rid
> of the dark satanic mills image and then this! I've had a lot of
> friends I've met all over the UK who have this dreadful image of Leeds.
> I always say to them that Leeds has the highest proportion of green
> space per resident of any city in Europe (it used to be true, may not
> be now) and the town centre is fantastic for shopping. They don't
> usually believe me until they go there, and then you've got another
> convert.
>
> It's a great city, and I'd recommend it to anyone.
>
> As cities go...
>
> DaveP
>

It's a thousand times better than Bradford, but as in all things it's all
about where you are & the people around you. Leeds is an ace city, with it's
fair share of problems. Bradford ( I live in a nice bit of town) is on the
whole a dump with a few nice bits.


 

"/\/ / & E" <nigel.ince****[email protected]> wrote in message
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>
> <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>> Shame this topic came up, really, cos it makes Leeds sound terrible. I
>> imagine the same problems exist in most towns/cities which have both an
>> industrial heritage and a big University. Leeds has only just got rid
>> of the dark satanic mills image and then this! I've had a lot of
>> friends I've met all over the UK who have this dreadful image of Leeds.
>> I always say to them that Leeds has the highest proportion of green
>> space per resident of any city in Europe (it used to be true, may not
>> be now) and the town centre is fantastic for shopping. They don't
>> usually believe me until they go there, and then you've got another
>> convert.
>>
>> It's a great city, and I'd recommend it to anyone.
>>
>> As cities go...
>>
>> DaveP
>>
>
> It's a thousand times better than Bradford, but as in all things it's all
> about where you are & the people around you. Leeds is an ace city, with
> it's fair share of problems. Bradford ( I live in a nice bit of town) is
> on the whole a dump with a few nice bits.

I once had to visit the bit of "no-man's-land" between Leeds and Bradford,
to get an auto gearbox sorted under warranty. It was a place called Sticker
Lane Transmissions, near a roundabout type junction with a McD's close by.
(I believe they now trade under a different name, wouldn't go near them
again - ever!)
It seemed to be a rather strange part of the world, very few people actually
on the streets, and those that were probably wouldn't have understood me if
I'd spoken to them! A total contrast to my previous visit to that part of
Britain, Halifax. Or to be more precise, Sowerby Bridge, where the
inhabitants were very open and friendly. I did ask a couple of people how
far it was to walk into Leeds centre, my intention being to have a wander
around the shops whilst my autobox was being fixed for the third time, but
all I got was stoney looks so I gave up.
Got relatives in Yeovil, now there's a place to have a good weekend! Yes,
there's an element of undesirables, but then I suppose you get them
everywhere that's got any sort of decent population figures nowadays. Thank
god I live in the country, it's nice to visit these places but sometimes
just as nice to go home again.
Badger.


 
I agree with lot about Manchester being a Violent city. Recently there
was a report of Chicken **** Labour possible solution. This was to put
the army yes the army in to quell the nightlife trouble. Inspiring aye.
The problem lies in reports of crime outwaying actual crimerate to you.
Your son could inquire about insurance coverage for this area. For
myself in Manchester we are hit with the Postcode Lottery.
 
On 30 Jun 2005 04:07:40 -0700, [email protected] wrote:

>My son is hoping to go to Leeds University this autumn, and will for
>the first year presumably stay in a hall of residence. Subsequently he
>will have to get accomodation in the nearby area. He will want to take
>his slightly scruffy J plate 200 TDi 90 with him. Can anyone tell me if
>Leeds, especially the university area, is regarded as high (or low)
>risk for Landrover thefts? Should we be looking at extra security on
>the vehicle; at the moment there is none.

I went to leeds uni (4 or 5 years ago now :( ) and had my old metro
stolen while i was living there!. Cheeky ****ers drove it back past my
house the next morning and i got the police out for it.

I didnt live in the headingly/student area either (after living right
near the uni in my first year). I saw a fair few cars getting burnt
out too (both before and after being stolen!)

I dont think i'd want to take a landy to leeds! (unless i was living
in a nicer house with off road parking - which is unlikely for a
student!)

In his first year when he is in the residences, his car will probably
be fine as they usually have safe parking (depending where he gets) -
he really wont need it much though! (I had mine for the last month or
two and only used it for taking all my mates shopping and going
home/away).

In the other years if he lives in the student areas I wouldnt advise
keeping a car either - not one i cared about anyhow!. The only real
need for one anyhow is for going away at the weekend and its almost as
easy to use the train/bus for that.

I would say that leeds, especially in the student areas is _very_ high
risk for all sorts of thefts! (both car and house). Nice place though
and he should have fun while he is there!
 
On Thu, 30 Jun 2005 16:00:06 +0100, John Oakes
<[email protected]> wrote:

>Certainly a good advert for not living in Leeds :(

Its a nice enough place as big cities go! and has plenty going in its
favour.
It definately isnt a good place to keep a car if you are near the uni
in the student areas though!

I felt safe enough wandering round at silly hours of the morning and
at night. I just wouldnt leave a car there or leave anything valuble
in a student house!

The local kids in leeds start young - we once caught a load of kids
burning out a childs pedal-tricycle!
 
Well I have had the caravan step I use to get in the back of my landie
stolen yet again, and whilst I was in the back and busy working and all. As
soon as your attention is diverted, anything that is not bolted will
dissapear. I reckon I will fix a bolt on step to the towbar this time.



--
Larry
Series 3 rust and holes



"Tom Woods" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> On Thu, 30 Jun 2005 16:00:06 +0100, John Oakes
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> >Certainly a good advert for not living in Leeds :(
>
> Its a nice enough place as big cities go! and has plenty going in its
> favour.
> It definately isnt a good place to keep a car if you are near the uni
> in the student areas though!
>
> I felt safe enough wandering round at silly hours of the morning and
> at night. I just wouldnt leave a car there or leave anything valuble
> in a student house!
>
> The local kids in leeds start young - we once caught a load of kids
> burning out a childs pedal-tricycle!


 
When i moved back to Leeds (Bramley - about 4 miles from city centre)) 3
years ago from Ramsgate my insurers wanted £50 extra on premium on a policy
with only 3 month left to renewal, then refused to renew when it was due.


 
Thanks for all the replies, chaps, I think I get the general message!

A good point on checking the insurance, though, the insurance for my
other son's old 1984 90 nearly doubled when we told them that although
our Kent address was his home, he lived in Chester for over half the
year as a student and parked on the road.

Gordon
(CoC for tomorrows SROC RTV trial if anyone's interested, nr Westerham,
Kent)

 
On 2005-07-01, Larry <[email protected]> wrote:

> Well I have had the caravan step I use to get in the back of my landie
> stolen yet again, and whilst I was in the back and busy working and all. As
> soon as your attention is diverted, anything that is not bolted will
> dissapear. I reckon I will fix a bolt on step to the towbar this time.

On my last day in central Reading while packing to move to the
country, I had to lock the back of the landy in between carrying loads
out to it, the only time I didn't I came out to find one of the local
homeboys nosing around in the back of it. I think they live in the
drains and pop up whenever they sense an opportunity, they must do
something like that in order to be everywhere at once! A chav-zone at
one end and a town centre at the other isn't a good recipe for a nice
road to live on.

--
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In news:[email protected],
[email protected] <[email protected]> blithered:
> Thanks for all the replies, chaps, I think I get the general message!
>
> A good point on checking the insurance, though, the insurance for my
> other son's old 1984 90 nearly doubled when we told them that although
> our Kent address was his home, he lived in Chester for over half the
> year as a student and parked on the road.
>
> Gordon
> (CoC for tomorrows SROC RTV trial if anyone's interested, nr
> Westerham, Kent)

Too far, I'm afraid Gordon, enjoyed Copford tho'.

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