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Preventing and tackling crime

Discover how we are tackling crime and anti-social behaviour

Public safety and welfare

Find out how we protect the public when crime isn't a factor

Victims and witnesses: how we handle incidents

Find out what happens when you report an incident to North Yorkshire Police.

Licences and permits

Find out if you need a licence or permit from the police, and how to apply.

Campaigns

Find out about our latest crime prevention and public awareness campaigns.

Citizens in Policing

Find out more about the remarkable people who give up their own time to support the police.

Major incidents

The Major Incident Policing Portal and how we'll use it in the event of a major incident

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Report bad driving

Tell us about bad driving or share dashcam footage under our Operation Spartan campaign

Complaints and compliments

Send a compliment or make a complaint about North Yorkshire Police

Report it

A guide to direct your query to the right place.

Service directory

Find out all the different services we offer online.

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Young people and drugs – where to get help

This page provides useful information for young people, parents and carers about drug use and how to get help and support.

Personal safety

Our advice to keep you and your belongings safe

Coronavirus advice and information

Road safety

Advice on how to drive safely, whatever the conditions may be

Safer online

Protect yourself and your family whilst working and playing online

Home security

Take security measures to protect your home and possessions

Safer business

Crime reduction measures to help protect your business and premises

Fraud

Protecting yourself, your friends, your family and business from fraudsters

Safer countryside

Keep safe whilst living in, travelling and visiting our rural areas

Planning an event

Who to contact to ensure your community event runs safely

Sex worker safety

Staying safe when you are working as a sex worker

Keeping children safe

Help us to protect the youngest in our society

Hate Crime – it’s not just offensive, it’s an offence

Information on hate crime and how to report it.

Terrorism advice

There is a serious and sustained threat from international terrorism to the UK and UK interests overseas. If you suspect it, report it.

Guidance for candidates in elections

Political debate and discussion underpins our democratic process

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Special occasions

Special occasions are a great opportunity to have fun, but it is important to not let your guard down

Hajj fraud

Fraud prevention advice when travelling to Mecca

Fireworks and the law

Advice to help you and your loved ones stay safe on bonfire night

Festival safety

Advice on staying safe whilst enjoying public festivals

Halloween

Follow a few key do's and don'ts to keep safe on Halloween

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Hajj fraud

Fireworks and the law

Festival safety

Halloween

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