The latest 12 month crime figures for York – for the year ending June 2015 – show increased levels of criminal activity in the City compared to three months ago.
The figures however do show a small reduction in overall crime levels compared to the 12 months ending in June 2014.
The figures are produced by the Office of National Statistics and exclude “anti social behaviour” (ASB).
ASB accounts for over 50% of reports to the Police in some parts of York.
Offences showing a sustained raise include those connected with drugs, public order, robbery, sexual offences and violence.
Bicycle thefts are down as is criminal damage, burglary, shoplifting and vehicle offences.
York and North Yorkshire continues to have a relatively low crime rate
The North Yorkshire Police response to the latest crime figures can be read by clicking here
Crime updates
- Appeal for witnesses after ATM theft in Heslington this morning Police were called at about 2.30am this morning to reports of a digger being used to force entry into the front of the Natwest Bank on Main Street, Heslington. For more information click here
- Appeal for Information following serious assault at Blue Fly, York North Yorkshire Police is appealing for witnesses and information about an assault that occurred at Blue Fly Bar, New Street, York, on Saturday 8 August 2015. For more information click here
- Appeal following burglary on Holgate Road, York North Yorkshire Police is appealing for witnesses and information about a burglary that occurred in York. It happened at around 4am on Wednesday 9 September 2015. For more information click here