Survey launched about violence and community safety in North Yorkshire
It's being run by the Deputy Mayor for Police, Fire and Crime Jo Coles
A new survey is being launched about violence and community safety in North Yorkshire.
Jo Coles, York and North Yorkshire Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime, is calling on the public to share their views.
Anyone who has been a victim of violence, felt unsafe or been affected by violent crime can take part in the survey to help improve services and support going forward.
The survey is open until Friday 4 July 2025 and can be accessed here: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/ViolenceSurvey
This year’s survey also includes specific questions about violence against women and girls.
Data shows that between April to September 2024, serious violence fell by 10% in York and North Yorkshire compared to the same period in the previous year. This year’s survey will be used to continue to improve support to victims and to reduce violence in the future.
Jo Coles, Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime said:
“Everyone has the right to feel safe. Serious violence devastates victims’ lives. Although our levels of serious violence in York and North Yorkshire are relatively low, each case is devastating for victims and causes huge damage to our communities.
“The new Government has committed to halve serious violence, including knife crime. To make sure we’re in the best position to reduce levels of violence in our communities it’s really important we have an accurate picture of how these issues are currently affecting people.
“So if you can, please take a few minutes of your time to let us know how safe you feel in your communities and if you’ve been a victim of crime over the last 12 months."