Failing to stop arrests in Leeds almost double those of other West Yorkshire cities - new statistics reveal
80 total arrests were recorded in Leeds between 2023 and 2025
New figures have revealed Leeds has almost double the failing to stop arrests of other West Yorkshire cities.
The data, which offers a comprehensive look at suspect arrests for failing to stop after an accident between 2023 and 2025, was brought to light through a Freedom of Information request submitted to West Yorkshire Police by No Win No Fee Lawyers Direct.
Across the entire force area, a total of 204 arrests were executed over the three-year window for offences under Section 170 of the Road Traffic Act 1988. The overall volume of arrests also fluctuated slightly, dropping from 75 arrests in 2023 down to 63 in 2024, before rising again to 66 throughout 2025.
Leeds firmly stands as the highest-volume district in the county, accumulating 80 total arrests - representing nearly 39 per cent of the region's overall tally. The city logged 28 arrests in 2023, 27 in 2024, and 25 during 2025.
“These figures highlight a deeply concerning lack of accountability for what is a life-altering crime,” said a solicitor who works with No Win No Fee Lawyers Direct. “When perpetrators of such collisions go unidentified, victims are robbed of the justice and closure they so rightfully deserve.
“Road traffic collisions leave victims with devastating physical and psychological scars that can take a lifetime to heal. It is absolutely vital that survivors understand they are not alone and that they can still seek specialist support and financial compensation to help rebuild their lives, even if their attacker has completely evaded the courts.”
The data shows that enforcement remained widespread across the rest of West Yorkshire's districts, which all recorded notable policing activity. Bradford registered the second-highest total in the county, with 44 total arrests over the three-year period.
Breaking down Bradford's figures year-by-year, the district saw 21 arrests in 2023. This number dropped substantially to 10 the following year, before ticking back up to 13 during 2025.
Wakefield followed as the next busiest area, accumulating 28 arrests overall. Calderdale demonstrated an exceptionally consistent upward trend, logging 27 total arrests. While, Kirklees accumulated 18 arrests over the three-year duration.
An additional seven arrests over the 36 months involved individuals from out of the force area. This specific category recorded zero cases in 2023, before rising to three in 2024 and four in 2025.