The Government has set every force a target to raise public confidence that the police and local council are dealing with the anti-social behaviour and crime issues that matter locally.
The proportion of people surveyed in each of the following areas agree that the police and local council are dealing with the anti-social behaviour and crime issues that matter in their area.
|
Area |
Proportion |
|
Craven |
57% |
|
Hambleton |
60% |
|
Harrogate |
58% |
|
Richmondshire |
59% |
|
Ryedale |
59% |
|
Scarborough |
60% |
|
Selby |
60% |
|
York |
65% |
These are the results of a telephone survey that was conducted in these areas which asked local people whether they agree that:
"The police and local council are dealing with the anti-social behaviour and crime issues that matter in this area".
Care should be taken in making comparisons in local indicators that have
used different survey techniques.
Technical footnote:
The survey is based on a random survey of people in the local area. The use of a random sample aims to ensure the results are statistically representative of the local population. Compared to other estimates of how the population is made up, the sample for this survey may under represent some subgroups.
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The survey not only asks the public about their confidence in the police but also asks about their perceptions of crime and anti-social behaviour in their local area. These results are summarised here:
Between April and December 2009 compared with the same period the previous year North Yorkshire Police (NYP) have seen a reduction in recorded crime of 10.5% or 3892 offences.
This includes significant reductions in Vehicle crime of 28% (1215 offences), reductions in Domestic Burglary of 19% (356 offences), reductions in Criminal Damage of 15% (1273 offences) and a reduction in the overall rate of Violent Crime by 2% (103 offences).
This success is shown in the survey results which show the percentage of people who agree that the overall level of crime in their area is low:
|
Craven |
Hambleton |
Harrogate |
Richmondshire |
Ryedale |
Scarborough |
Selby |
York |
Force |
|
87% |
87% |
88% |
89% |
92% |
79% |
84% |
80% |
86% |
North Yorkshire Police is committed to a partnership approach and working with local service partners to ensure anti-social behaviour is dealt with robustly. Between April and December 2009 North Yorkshire Police has recorded 1,500 fewer incidents of anti-social behaviour compared with the same period the previous year.
National research tells us that residents of North Yorkshire have some of the lowest perceived levels of anti-social behaviour being a problem in England and Wales, and the results of our survey confirm this.
The percentage of people who agree that the overall level of anti-social behaviour in their area is low:
|
Craven |
Hambleton |
Harrogate |
Richmondshire |
Ryedale |
Scarborough |
Selby |
York |
Force |
|
82% |
81% |
82% |
86% |
86% |
73% |
80% |
73% |
80% |
Whilst it is important to use this survey as a method of assessing perceptions of crime and anti-social behaviour, it is also important for North Yorkshire Police to get feedback on how the public believe we are performing.
We are pleased to report that the percentage of people who agree that the police are doing good job is:
|
Craven |
Hambleton |
Harrogate |
Richmondshire |
Ryedale |
Scarborough |
Selby |
York |
Force |
|
76% |
77% |
75% |
77% |
79% |
73% |
77% |
80% |
77% |
In addition, we can report that the percentage of people who (overall) have confidence in North Yorkshire Police is:
|
Craven |
Hambleton |
Harrogate |
Richmondshire |
Ryedale |
Scarborough |
Selby |
York |
Force |
|
79% |
82% |
82% |
80% |
80% |
76% |
83% |
83% |
81% |
Chief Officer Comments:
"We want people to feel reassured that both North Yorkshire Police and our local service partners are committed to understanding and tackling the crime and anti-social behaviour issues that matter most.
North Yorkshire Police has seen successive year-on-year reductions in the number of recorded crimes and incidents of anti-social behaviour, meaning North Yorkshire and the City of York are one of the safest places to live and work in England and Wales.
Whilst we are very pleased to report this, we know that public confidence is not just an outcome of low crime rates. As only a relatively small number of people have reason to contact us, we therefore need to ensure that the majority of residents still feel confident that North Yorkshire Police can be relied upon to provide an effective service when called upon.
North Yorkshire Police is committed to providing a citizen focussed service that is both accessible and visible and meets the needs of our communities. We will use the feedback from this survey to further target the delivery of policing services across the whole of North Yorkshire and the City of York.
One of our key methods of public engagement is through regular community meetings which help us set our policing priorities for each community as we recognise each one is individual. (You can find out more by clicking here). It will continue to be a priority to engage with the public in these and other innovative ways to understand what they want us to address and deliver the quality of service that people in North Yorkshire and the City of York deserve."
ACC Tim Madgwick
Technical footnote:
The survey is based on a random survey of people in the local area. The use of a random sample aims to ensure the results are statistically representative of the local population. Compared to other estimates of how the population is made up, the sample for this survey may under represent some subgroups.
Anti-social behaviour is defined as: virtually any intimidating or threatening activity that scares you or damages your quality of life. Examples include:
- rowdy, noisy or ‘yobbish' behaviour, vandalism, street drinking and fly-tipping
- vandalism, graffiti and fly-posting
- dealingorbuying drugs on the street
- fly-tipping rubbish
- aggressive begging
- street drinking
- setting off fireworks late at night
Anti-social behaviour doesn't just make life unpleasant. It holds back the regeneration of disadvantaged areas and creates an environment where more serious crime can take hold. It has a negative effect on many people's lives, and we are committed to tackling it.
Thanks to Safer Ryedale and North Yorkshire County Council a total of 1,500 children aged seven and nine in Ryedale have been given "hi-viz" jackets free of charge. This will make children more visible and easily spotted by motorists on the roads this winter. The project which cost £2,000 has the advantage of encouraging children to enjoy healthier lifestyles outdoors, while at the same time making them safe when they are out and about. North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service Station Manager Mal Austwick, who is Chair of the Ryedale Roads Safety Group said "This initiative was started last year to improve the safety of school children in Ryedale and I am pleased that we have been able to secure funding to undertake the initiative again this year. Children are more vulnerable in poor light conditions and with the dark mornings and nights about to start we want them to be safe whilst walking to and from school”. One of the first schools re receive their new jackets were pupils of Amotherby County Primary School where the scheme was launched.
LIFE Project Twelve teenagers received praise from a top North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service officer after completing a grueling week-long course on firefighting, first aid and social skills. The course was run at Kirkbymoorside Fire Station in October, the course was designed to help tackle the consequence of anti social behaviour, raise self esteem, improve communication skills and teamwork. LIFE - Local Intervention Fire Education - the scheme offers the chance to work with real firefighters, given training in team building, drill, making people feel safe, human behaviour in fire and practical use of fire equipment. The project is supported by the Safer Ryedale Partnership and culminated in a passing out ceremony, where the teenagers received awards. 
