Following a county-wide roll out of knife amnesty bins at the beginning of 2025, illegal blades, including hunting knives, daggers, and machetes, have been safely deposited, with the individuals facing no prosecution for the possession of the weapons. The scheme, which North Yorkshire Council and North Yorkshire Police brought in, aims
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York Unites: Local community comes together to rebuild charity funds after break-in
"I’m so grateful and fortunate to have the support of the local community," says Sophie Knight, the owner of independent coffee shop SOPHiE, after devastating break-in. The people of York recently came together, in the spirit of fundraising for the local children's hospital. Through charity pots, community support and a GoFundMe
Police appeal for information in connection to music equipment theft
Recent studies show that alcohol instigates over half of York’s crime.
Recent police reports have found that alcohol fuels more than half of violent crimes within the city centre. According to York Crime and Safety Statistics, the city centre commonly sees crimes such as violent and sexual offences, with 4,740 offences during 2023. However, this is 6 percent lower crime rate than