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FOI 0257-2025/26 Squatting

Request
For 2024: 

Q1.How many instances of squatting reported to your police force.

In residential properties/ land
In commercial properties/ land 

For 2023: 

Q2. How many instances of squatting reported to your police force.

In residential properties/ land
In commercial properties/ land

For 2022: 

Q3.How many instances of squatting reported to your police force.

In residential properties/ land
In commercial properties/ land

Please can I have these sent to me electronically on a spreadsheet. 

Extent and Result of Searches to Locate Information
To locate the information relevant to your request searches were conducted within North Yorkshire Police.

I can confirm that the information you have requested is held by North Yorkshire Police. 

Decision
I have today decided to disclose the following information to you.

Q1. 0.

Q2. 0.

Q3. 1 (residential property).

North Yorkshire Police have noted your preference in receiving this information in excel format however, it is our responsibility to protect the personal data and other sensitive information which may be contained within our data sheets. As you may be aware excel data sheets may contain hidden information which may contain personal or sensitive information that, if exposed, could lead to a data breach. It is for this reason we have decided to provide you with the requested information in an alternative format.

Please note that systems used for recording information are not generic, nor are the procedures used locally in capturing the data.  It should be noted therefore that this force’s response to your questions should not be used for comparison purposes with any other responses you may receive.