Overall crime numbers stable in year to the end of September 2014.
The latest crime figures produced by ONS show an increase in some types of crime in York. (See table left)
Crime numbers in York
The biggest concerns will probably be over public order and “theft from a person” offences both of which have risen for the fifth consecutive quarter.
Drug related crime is also on the increase as are (reported) sexual offenses and shoplifting.
The violence figures remain high.
The Police are right to point out that North Yorkshire is a safe place to live and enjoys the second lowest crime rate in the country.
But there is work to do in York and the figures are likely to reopen the debate about whether the County’s Deputy Chief Constable should be relocated and headquartered in the City.
The York Council may also need to review its policies.
It has a role to play in reducing crime in general and public order problems in particular.
A statement from North Yorkshire Police is reproduced below
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