Operated by: North Yorkshire Police
https://www.northyorkshire.police.uk/neighbourhoods/harrogate-outer/The team is made up of an Insp, two Sergeants and a mixture of PCs and PCSOs who have geographical responsibilities for the wards of Harrogate Outer which include Knaresborough, Ripon, Boroughbridge and Pateley Bridge. The team focus on ASB, Crime and other incidents which have a negative impact on the communities. The team also provide safe guarding, support vulnerable persons and attend local events and schools.
Contact Details
Website: https://www.northyorkshire.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us/
Email: [email protected]
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Current Priorities
Issue
Ripon: ASB and criminal Damage - Ripon Cathedral, Cathedral Gardens, Temple Gardens, Spa Gardens, Sainsburys
Action
Live problem solving plan in place and also features on local patrol plan
Issue
Targeted theft of central heating boilers at new build housing estates across North Yorkshire, however the main areas targeted were County which includes, Skipton are and Harrogate Outer
Action
Woking group set up to analyse victim locations, offer enhanced crime prevention, use of assets to track offenders, targeted patrols. From this work offender shave been identified and arrested.
Issue
The A168 between Dishforth and Boroughbridge being used by the travelling community to race and gather single horse drawn carriages.
Action
Engagement with local community and Councillor, patrols by local Policing Team and supported by Roads Policing Team. Engagement with travellers to educate on Traffic Offences. working along side RSPCA for animal welfare.
Issue
Criminal activity by an Organised Crime Group dealing drugs in the Ripon and Boroughbridge area where offenders from outside the area would target local youths and vulnerable people to supply drugs to the area.
Action
Patrols put in place to identify those responsible, locations and victims. Intelligence gathering to support objectives and raise warrants. Warrants executed and arrests made. Calls to NYP have reduced.
Issue
To enable members of communities to assist the Police with enquiries to local crimes and to update these communities with news, events and other Police led activities such as meetings.
Action
Local point of contact to ensure messages are sent out in a timely manner. Areas identified to engage and educate about NYCM with sign ups. This is an ongoing part of the Team's objectives.
Issue
A group of Police and community members to discuss Hate related crimes and incidents and how best to support victims.
Action
Group established and quarterly meetings set up. Actively recruiting members of all religions, cultures, sexual orientation and youth groups. The group also identify any learning opportunities which can then be taken forward.
Issue
Organised Crime Groups operating in the Harrogate District who are involved in violence, drug dealing and cuckooing of properties
Action
To actively identify and disrupt those involved in the Organised Crime Groups, targeted patrols of known locations, detect emerging trends and fully investigate any reported crimes.
Issue
New build housing estates being targeted for central heating boilers which will then be sold on. This causes a lot of disruption for the housing developers. Damage is also being committed to gain entry to these sites.
Action
North Yorkshire Police have worked closely with the housing developers to promote enhanced crime prevention, targeted patrols, identify those responsible and vehicles used, work closely with the local planning authority to identify proposed sites. Due to the suspects/offenders being from out of the North Yorkshire area we are working closely with our neighbouring colleagues.
Issue
Neighbourhood tensions on a specific street in Tockwith which is having a detrimental effect on those residing in the area. Multitude of calls for service around anti - social behaviour
Action
Local Safer Neighbourhood team working closely with residents and offering support to those who have been identified or requested. Support is via our partner agencies, local housing groups and local based volunteer groups
Issue
Marston Moor Business park being targeted for burglaries which include the theft of copper wiring.
Action
Mapping of the area so businesses can be fully supported, targeted patrols and gathering of intelligence to identify those responsible.
Issue
A resident is targeting specific neighbours due to a decline in good mental health. The actions of the subject are low level ant - social behaviour where over a period of time the actions have a negative effect of the victims and their way of life.
Action
Support of the victims is in place and a point of contact with in the Safer Neighbourhood Team who oversees all incidents and positive actions. The subject is also receiving support from local mental health teams, housing team and Police.
Issue
Local known offenders and cross boarder offenders targeting Harrogate and Knaresborough in relation to drug offences and acquisitive crime. These types of crimes cause local communities fear and unnecessary tensions. Local businesses are also affected.
Action
To actively identify, build intelligence and target offenders and associates of crimes. Support local businesses and communities by high visibility patrols, supporting victims and witnesses.