Retail Theft & Commercial Burglary - Continuous positive action against the most prolific retail crime offenders by the Retail Crime Officer. The Retail Crime Officer works closely along side persistently targeted businesses to support, increase reporting and prevent re-offending by serial offenders.

Recent convictions/remands in Custody for prolific nominals:-
LC imprisoned 04.06.25 – 31.08.25 for a number of Thefts
RE remanded in Custody from 06.06.25 for a Section 18 Wounding and Possession of a Knife
Prolific CB convicted of 3 X Shop Theft and 3 X Breach of Criminal Behaviour Order. Sentenced to 8 months and 8 weeks imprisonment on 03.05.25

Other recent charging outcomes:-
A 28 year old Female charged with 3 X Shop Theft from stealing a staggering £2,127 worth of Perfume from 3 Shops in January.

One of our prolific shoplifters, a 41 year old Male charged with stealing Coffee & Moisturiser from a City Centre Supermarket in January.

A 50 year old Male, well known to Police, charged with stealing £143 worth of Lamb in the City Centre end of May

Night-time Economy and Violence of any kind including Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG) - Hi-vis patrols around York City centre in relation to the NTE and the prevention of VAWG, including raising awareness and reporting around spiking through Op Lester.

Recent persons charged with offences from York City Centre

A 52 year old Male charged with Actual Bodily Harm following a violent incident on Ouse Bridge at the end of April.

One of our well-known Drinkers, a 37 year old Male charged with Drunk & Disorderly on 3 separate occasions towards the end of May 2025 & Assault Emergency Worker on one such occasion.

Cycle Theft and the roll out of Bike Register in 2025 - Launch of Op Battery, our longer-term Problem Solving Plan to deal with Cycle crime and roll out of Bike Register Cycle marking through organised events in 2025.

Over 300 Cycles marked for free through a series of marking events, using Bike Register's laminated, tamper resistant warning label which has a unique QR code that can be scanned instantly with a smart phone to deter would-be thieves.

Anti-Social Behaviour - Target patrol of Hotspot areas, use of Dispersal, Stop/Search, powers of arrest where grounds permit. Dealing with repeat Youth offending through staged ASB process and both Youths and/or Adults for any criminal offences committed from the behaviour.

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