New Home Office statistics have revealed that a shocking 1595 burglaries went unsolved across North Yorkshire in the year ending June 2023.
Figures show 72% of burglaries in North Yorkshire are going unsolved New Home Office statistics have revealed that 1,595 burglaries went unsolved across North Yorkshire in the year ending June 2023. This is equivalent to 4 burglaries going unsolved in North Yorkshire every day. 137 cases resulted in a suspect being charged or summonsed in the same time period - accounting for 6.2% of all burglaries across North Yorkshire. Harrogate and Knaresborough Liberal Democrats are calling for a new “Burglary Response Guarantee,” under which all domestic burglaries would be attended by the police and properly investigated. This would be accompanied by a return to proper community policing, where officers are visible, trusted and focused on tackling neighbourhood crime. Lib Dem Spokesperson for Harrogate & Knaresborough, Tom Gordon, said:
“Everyone deserves to feel safe in their homes and confident that if they are burgled, the criminal will swiftly face justice. "It’s hard for people in Harrogate and Knaresborough to feel that confidence, thanks to these shocking figures. “The Liberal Democrats will keep fighting to restore proper community policing and implement our Burglary Response Guarantee. "It’s the only way to bring an end to this shameful burglar bailout.”Read more local stories from Your Harrogate here.
Sir Geoffrey Boycott announced as guest speaker for Yorkshire Air Ambulance charity golf day
The Knaresborough Boats back on the river for 2026
Harrogate Mcdonald's re-opens after one month closure
Harrogate MP highlights importance of local museums in parliamentary debate
Tech company becomes first sponsor of new Harrogate College Campus
Air Ambulance calls on schools to 'turn yellow' for Yorkshire
Hoxton North announces closure after 13 years of service
Harrogate Choral Society present Haydn's Creation at Ashville College
Harrogate salon wins 'Colour Stylists of the Year' at Hair and Beauty Awards
Harrogate train line to be replaced with buses this month
First Ibiza Symphonica to take place at The Great Yorkshire Showground
Gareth Southgate competes in Harrogate Padel tournament for children's hospice
Mother Shipton's Cave named 'Small Visitor Attraction of the Year'
Ripon aims to be ‘Top of the Tykes’ during Yorkshire Day celebrations
Categories announced for Harrogate Dog Show 2026
BID businesses vote 'yes' for new five-year term for Ripon BID
Masked fundraising ball returns to Harrogate next weekend
From Harrogate to New York: Ladies College pupil secures Ivy League place
Harrogate Spring Flower Show shortlisted for national tourism award
New matcha and coffee shop opens in Harrogate
