North Yorkshire's outgoing Chief Constable says the county is safest place in England.
North Yorkshire Police say the county of North Yorkshire is the safest place in the UK.
The latest figures show lower than average crime levels in the county.
Assistant Chief Constable - Catherine Clarke - has welcomed the new data.
North Yorkshire has the lowest crime rates in the UK in all but one crime type.
| Crime Type | Crime Count |
NYP Rate per 1000 population |
England & Wales rate per 1000 population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence Against The Person | 19756 | 24.15 | 35.26 |
| Arson & Criminal Damage | 5093 | 6.23 | 8.78 |
| Theft: Shoplifting | 4970 | 6.08 | 6.12 |
| Theft: All Other Theft | 3880 | 4.74 | 8.58 |
| Public Order Offences | 3626 | 4.43 | 9.66 |
| Burglary | 2371 | 2.9 | 4.57 |
| Fraud | 2322 | 2.84 | 19.29 |
| Sexual Offences | 2124 | 2.6 | 3.24 |
| Vehicle Offences | 2006 | 2.45 | 6.72 |
| Drug Offences | 1476 | 1.8 | 3.02 |
| Theft: Bicycle Theft | 1164 | 1.42 | 1.24 |
| Misc Crimes Against Society | 963 | 1.18 | 2.01 |
| Possession Of Weapons | 428 | 0.52 | 0.98 |
| Theft: Theft From Person | 255 | 0.31 | 1.95 |
| Robbery | 225 | 0.28 | 1.3 |
Outgoing Chief Constable - Elliot Foskett - says it's good news for local people.
The three year crime trend data shows a downwards trend over the last six months.
Mr Foskett retired from the force last week after spending the last three months as Interim Cheif Constable, he posted on social media:
"Thank you to everyone @NYorksPolice for your support and your warmth over the past two years. Leaving as Chief Constable is an absolute privilege. What a fantastic way to finish."
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