Agenda item

PC Jon Bostwick had sent his apologies & written report but PCSO Louise Harness gave an update on latest crime figures.

·        Criminal damage: 14 so far, down on 36%

·        burglary: 13 so far, same on last year

·        Burglary from dwellings as gone up on last year

·        Very few incidences of ASB (only 1 so far)

·        Cycle thefts – 8 so far this year

·        Shop theft – slight increase, 32 to date compared to 31 this time last year

·        Vehicle theft 10 so far this year, down from 11 this time last year

0 stolen motorbikes

Reminder that there is always someone on shift between the PCSOs which gives continuity.

Questions were invited from residents:

i)What is the rule on vehicles parking on public footpaths?

In response: the Police has changed the way we deal with this. A ticket can be given for unnecessary obstructin - £30 fine. If the vehicle is parked half on the footpath half on the road then its a judgement call for the officer.

ii)Pulleyn Drive  /St George’s Field – the work men had their vehicles on the pavement.

In response: We would encourage residents to report it to us. We would give them advice verbally if we were about in the area.

iii)i’ve been twice to Poppleton and noticed police in vehicles – do they get more police than we do?

in response: it all depends on who needs to be where at what time. It might have been a targeted patrol. But we all have our own area and there are not more police assigned to one village more than another.

iv)Around Woodthorpe shops there is yellow lines at the side of the garage but people park there eg Co-op wagons

in response: That stretch of road is private and the shopowners painted the yellow lines as a deterrent.

v)What is the position in relation to parking on grass verges. Its for the council to deal with this matter.

vi)In the city centre at Queen Street lorries stop on the road and cause chaos for other road users/pedestrians even though there are double yellow lines.

In response: If we are called or see them we would advise them not ot park there.

vii)you mentioned a significant reduction in crime rates – is there any reason for that?

In response: police patrols are more task led. We are supported by Safer York partnership. More support for victims.

viii)Are people not reporting crime as much? From my experience some crimes are not seen as a priority eg garden theft which might discourage me from reporting something again.

In response: I don’t believe so. I would encourage anyone to report a crime. It gives us local intelligence. Garden crime is a big issue. It was suggested that locks can now be purchased for hanging baskets.

ix)Are there any stats on clearup rates ie if crimes are committed how many of them are resolved to prosecution?

In response:There is as 30% detection rate to date. Cllr Semlyen added that it was evidence based policing approach, problem solving rather than reactive.

x)What are the stats of movable traffic offences eg speeding on Moor Lane

Louise said she could email the road policing team for details.

It was suggested to invite the roads policing team to the next ward meeting and Steve Burrell from traffic management. (Kay Bailey to action)

xi)Do the Police ever go to car boot sales or pubs where people are selling off stolen goods.

Yes we do eg Rufforth Car boot Specific PCSOs are tasked in plain clothes.