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Crack Crime
Harrogate's crime rates fall consistently below the average for England and Wales.
Total Crime Rate for Harrogate stands a massive 72% below the national average
(Jan-March 2006, www.crimestatistics.org.uk)
Police forces in North Yorkshire strive to see that justice prevails, achieving detection rates of crime that stand way above the national and regional average with significant improvements from 1997 to 2005.
| Area | 1997/98 | 2004/05 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| England and Wales | 28 | 26 | -2 |
| Yorkshire and Humber | 27 | 25 | -2 |
| York and North Yorkshire | 26 | 35 | 9 |
| South Yorkshire | 32 | 26 | -6 |
| West Yorkshire | 27 | 25 | -2 |
| The Humber | 21 | 20 | -1 |
Source: www.ynypu.org.uk
