FOI 1145-2025/26- Nature reserve incidents
Request:
the number of reported incidents of suspected vandalism, poaching, arson and trespassing on nature reserves (either National Nature Reserve or Local Nature Reserve) within your jurisdiction between January 2021 and January 2026?
the number of cases brought against individuals or groups for alleged crimes of vandalism, poaching, arson and trespassing committed on nature reserves?
Please could you provide the information digitally by email - in an excel file or similar.
Response:
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.
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
Q1. Please see the table below showing the number of crimes reported between 01 January 2021 to 31 January 2026 where the MO location is ‘nature reserve’ broken down by crime type.
|
Crime Type |
Total |
|
Arson & Criminal Damage |
6 |
|
Sexual Offences |
1 |
|
Theft: All Other Theft |
1 |
|
Theft: Bicycle Theft |
1 |
|
Violence Against The Person |
2 |
|
Total |
11 |
Q2. Of those above, please see the table below showing a breakdown of crime outcomes.
|
Outcome |
Total |
|
01-Charged/Summonsed |
1 |
|
14-Evidential difficulties victim based – suspect not identified |
2 |
|
16-Evidential difficulties prevent further action; victim does not support police action |
1 |
|
18-Investigation complete - no suspect identified |
7 |
|
Total |
11 |
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.