FOI Fake ID's (43-2024/25)

Request

I am making this request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. I am attempting to find which areas use fake IDs the most.

I would like to request the following information: The total number of people charged with the following offence in your region, each year for the last five years, with a breakdown by gender if possible:
From Home Office classification 61A 'possession of false documents' - 061/40 Possess or control a false, improperly obtained or another person's identity document.

Response

Extent and Result of Searches to Locate Information
To locate the information relevant to your request searches were conducted within North Yorkshire Police. I can confirm that the information you have requested is held by North Yorkshire Police.

Decision
I have today decided to disclose the located information to you.
A search was conducted of the North Yorkshire Police crime recording system for for 61/40 Possess/control a false/improperly obtained/another persons identity document crimes recorded between 01/01/2019 – 15/04/2024 – there were zero results for suspects charged.

Please note that systems used for recording information are not generic, nor are the procedures used locally in capturing the data. It should be noted therefore that this force’s response to your questions should not be used for comparison purposes with any other responses you may receive.