Police get a vote of confidence after slight increase in crime

NEW CRIME figures show that levels have risen slightly in North Yorkshire over the past year.

There were a total of 37,573 crimes in North Yorkshire during the 12-month period, giving a crime rate of 46.2 per 1,000 of the population.

This reflects a one per cent increase in crime in comparison to the same period the previous year.

Deputy Chief Constable Lisa Winward said: “North Yorkshire Police and our community partners work extremely hard to keep our area as safe and secure as possible.

“We do this to maintain the high quality of life for our residents and businesses, as well as for the many thousands of visitors who come here all year round.

“Our Neighbourhood Policing Teams across North Yorkshire and the City of York play an integral role in the communities they are proud to serve.

“North Yorkshire Police is also keeping a very tight grip on cross-border crime, with our well-established proactive policing approach continuing to intercept and disrupt suspected offenders at all times of the day.

“The recently established Operational Support Unit, which encompasses the previous Road Crime Team, will ensure there will be no let-up in taking the fight to those who intend to inflict misery in our area.”

Julia Mulligan, the police and crime commissioner for North Yorkshire, added: “I would like to thank the officers and staff of North Yorkshire Police who work so hard to keep us safe.

“There are challenges but I have every confidence that they are taken seriously and will be tackled effectively.”