Crime Down in North Yorkshire as Police Make More Arrests

Thursday, 21 November 2024 06:00

By Matthew Pells

North Yorkshire Police say they are seeing positive results in their fight against crime, with overall crime figures down compared to the same period last year.

Chief Constable Tim Forber highlighted this positive trend during a recent online public meeting focused on rural and wildlife crime. He stated that the force is "arresting more people than we were last year" and "prosecuting more people than we were last year".

Overall crime figures are down 4.5% compared to the same period last year. The force attributes this success to an increase in arrests and prosecutions, leading to improved outcomes for the public.

This proactive approach is evident in specific crime categories:

Robberies have seen "very, very significant reductions".
Anti-social behaviour (ASB) is also down significantly across the county. This success is partially attributed to targeted patrols funded by the Home Office, focusing on ASB hotspots.

Further data presented at the meeting revealed the following crime statistics for the period of 1st October 2023 to 30th September 2024:

Residential Burglary: Resolved Outcome Rate: 4.82%, Average investigation time: 44 Days.
Personal Robbery: Resolved Outcome Rate: 5.42%, Average investigation time: 89 Days.
Violent Crime: Resolved Outcome Rate: 9.97%, Average investigation time: 65 Days.
Vehicle Crime: Resolved Outcome Rate: 3.60%, Average investigation time: 28 Days.
Knife Crime: Resolved Outcome Rate: 14.30%, Average investigation time: 63 Days.

The meeting also discussed ongoing efforts to address areas for improvement identified in previous inspections. Deputy Chief Constable Scott talked about a robust improvement plan, with the majority of issues expected to be resolved by late winter or early spring next year.

Public concerns regarding the illegal use of e-scooters and violence against women and girls were also addressed during the meeting. Chief Constable Forber stressed the force's commitment to tackling these issues and ensuring the safety and well-being of all residents in North Yorkshire.

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