FOI Shoplifting in York (0493-2022/23)

Request

Please could I now request the freedom of information detailing the following:

Q1 - The number of recorded shoplifting offences that were recorded in York from January 3   2021 to July 20 2021

Q2 - The number of the recorded offences during this same duration in 2022

Q3 - The number of arrests made in both time frames

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.

Q1 - The number of recorded shoplifting offences that were recorded in York from January 3   2021 to July 20 2021

And

Q2 - The number of the recorded offences during this same duration in 2022

Table 1. North Yorkshire Police – Shoplifting Offences – York, in Specified Date Ranges

Time Period	Offences Recorded
03rd  January 2021 to 20th July 2021	461
03rd  January 2022 to 20th  July 2022	593

Q3 - The number of arrests made in both time frames

Table 2. North Yorkshire Police – Shoplifting Offences – Arrests – York, in Specified Date Ranges

Time Period	Arrests Recorded
03rd  January 2021 to 20th July 2021	413
03rd  January 2022 to 20th  July 2022	370

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.