Ryedale
Ryedale is a large rural area of 575 square miles situated between York and the Heritage coastline of North Yorkshire. Ryedale contains several small market towns, villages and isolated dwellings, yet is one of the most socially cohesive places in England, according to new research. As we head into Winter, we can all play a part by looking after our neighbours. Take the extra time to call in on your neighbours, particularly the elderly or vulnerable, and see if they need food or any help.
Working together, Ryedale Police and everyone in the communities and the local agencies have had cause to celebrate a huge reduction in crime across our area. A 12.5% drop over 3 years! As we approach the end of January 2012, crime is down again (141 less victims of crime than last year!) so we are maintaining our reduction, with big drops in theft, burglary and violence. I am confident that by concentrating on the few people and places that cause us problems, we will continue to have the biggest impact we can on our local problems.
Whilst I am pleased to be able to report this, I know that how confident people feel about their area is not just an outcome of low crime rates. As only a relatively small number of people in Ryedale have cause to contact us, we need to show that the majority of Ryedale residents have confidence in our ability to respond to all kinds of issues, from anti-social behaviour through to serious crime. That means the public talking to us about what matters most in their area, working together with them to solve it and keeping them in touch with what has been done.
During Winter we will be keeping our attention on rural crime and poaching, together with increasing anti-social behaviour patrols in the main town areas. Working with Safer Ryedale our Christmas campaigns were successful in cutting crime by 22% over the festive period as well as focusing on drink driving. crime prevention page. Another common crime is thefts from sheds, garages and outbuildings. Our crime prevention page gives good advice to help you protect your property from theft.
Everyone can play their part and we are seeking to attract those volunteers who wish to become a in Ryedale. We know anti-social behaviour can have a real impact on residents' quality of life and tackling this is a key priority for the Ryedale Safer Neighbourhood Team. As a Special Constable you could make a real contribution to tackling crime and disorder as well as being a visible reassurance to the community.