Julian joins neighbourhood policing team for walkabout in Haxby
June 30, 2023
Following a number of concerns raised by residents, Julian joined York’s neighbourhood policing team for a walkabout in Haxby.
We are fortunate to live in one of the safest cities in the country but that does not mean we should not be vigilant. Often what starts as juvenile antisocial behaviour can escalate if there is not intervention and education.
As part of the walkabout, Julian discussed with officers reported incidents at Mancroft Park and Ryedale Shopping Centre before walking to Ethel Ward playing fields. One of the challenges in neighbourhood policing is allocating resources by anticipating where incidents may take place. North Yorkshire Police discussed with Julian how they address this, and he was surprised to learn that a lot of antisocial behaviour follows a specific geographic calendar with certain areas of York becoming hotspots in the same months each year. Again, the number and severity of cases are low relatively speaking to many other cities, but he appreciates they are still a concern to residents and is pleased to see tailored action is being taken.
After being joined by residents and hearing first hand their experiences of antisocial behaviour, North Yorkshire Police agreed an action plan which Julian will follow closely and will follow-up with Ministers highlighting the importance of supporting neighbourhood policing as the first vanguard of community safety.
Speaking after the walkabout, Julian said:
“I want to thank the neighbourhood policing teams for all they do to keep our communities safe. I will take their requests for further support to Westminster to ensure they have the tools to do their job and serve residents to the high standards they set for themselves”
