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Crack Crime
Although York's crime rates are slightly higher than the national average the cities fight against crime has been considerable over this two-year period and is on a continuous decline.
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
