Security Advice 

• Ensure that all doors are locked overnight, and windows are locked or on a latch.
• Remove any valuables from sight and it is advisable to keep house/cars key, wallets/purses, phones/laptops/tablets in the room where you sleep.
• Consider fitting a security light to the side of your property. 

If you need any crime prevention or security advice, please use the following link https://www.northyorkshire.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/  

Please do not be alarmed by this information – North Yorkshire is one of the safest places to live in the country however it is important to take steps to protect yourself and your property.

Your local neighbour policing team can offer the following: 

• Property Marking - bikes, laptops, computers, equine equipment, trailers etc. 
• Crime Prevention champions to visit your home and offer advice. 
• Burglary prevention advice booklets/No Cold Caller posters 

Contacts

Crimestoppers - 0800 555 111

Supporting Victims – 01904 669276

Web – www.northyorkshire.police.uk

Email – SNAScarborough@northyorkshire.police.uk

Fireworks Disposal 

Got leftover fireworks? You can dispose of them free of charge at any of our North Yorkshire Household Waste Recycling Centres. Fireworks in your household bin go to Allerton Waste Recovery Park and can cause fires resulting in damage to the plant, and more seriously, injury or death to the people handling your waste. All used and unused fireworks should be taken to your local Household Waste Recycling Centre where they will be disposed of safely.

Before transporting fireworks to the HWRC, make sure you take the following precautions.

1. Soak all fireworks (used, unused, duds) in a bucket of water for 24 hours, making sure they are thoroughly wet through
2. Drain any excess water and dispose of it carefully - do not let it drain into the ground
3. Put the soaked fireworks into a plastic bag and close it to maintain the moisture.

Take extra care with sparklers as they are sharp. Consider double bagging to stop them poking through If you cannot take your fireworks to your local HWRC, then follow steps one to three above before putting them into your household bin.

OFFICIAL Never put fireworks in your kerbside recycling! Fireworks cannot be recycled and overall aren’t great for the environment. Fireworks cannot be recycled and overall aren’t great for the environment. They contain various toxic materials; for example, the colours come from heavy metals like barium, aluminium and strontium. Perchlorates, that make them go up in the air, are a family of extremely reactive oxygen and chlorine compounds; the same NASA use to launch rockets into space! Another reason why we need to take care in how we dispose of them. By doing it properly we prevent these toxic chemicals from getting into our waterways where they can do a lot of damage.

Find your nearest HWRC listed here Household waste recycling centres

North Yorkshire Council Be safe More safety guidance is available here at North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service website : Fireworks and Bonfire Night

North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service

Crime prevention

Darker Nights – Keep Your Home and Belongings Safe As the clocks go back and the evenings draw in, it’s a good time to think about keeping your home, vehicle and property secure. Longer nights can create opportunities for thieves, but a few simple steps can make all the difference: Leave a light on timer so your home looks occupied Keep doors and windows locked, even when you’re in Don’t leave valuables on display inside your home or in your car Secure bikes, tools and garden equipment in a locked shed or garage Use motion sensor lighting, CCTV or video doorbell cameras to deter unwanted visitors. Register valuable items (for example, bikes, power tools, jewellery) on www.immobilise.com completely free. It helps police return stolen property. Keep keys – especially car keys and house keys out of sight and away from doors and windows. Check that garden gates and fences are secure and in good repair.. Keep an eye out for neighbours who might be more vulnerable, and report anything suspicious. If you see something that doesn’t look right, trust your instincts and let us know. Call 101 to report non-emergencies Report online at www.northyorkshire.police.uk Always call 999 in an emergency Call Crime Stoppers anonymously 0800 555 111

Message Sent By Lee Brittain (Police, PCSO, Craven)

Police Update Sept 2025 - REPORTING A CRIME

Within North Yorkshire Police we are always encouraging people to report crimes. Without you providing us information, we are unable to “paint the bigger picture”. So, no matter how minor you may feel some information may be, please do get in contact with us. 

There are several ways you can do this. 

EMERGENCY SITUATIONS

- Call 999  Use this number for emergencies where immediate police assistance is needed, such as, a crime in progress, there is a threat to life or a suspect is nearby. 

NON EMERGENCY SITUATIONS

-Call 101 For non urgent matters (this will contact your local force). This method is suitable for reporting minor crimes, providing information about criminal activity, making general inquiries or reporting suspicious behaviour. You can also request a call back to save you waiting on the line and a member of staff will call you back as soon as they become free. 

-Online reporting  This is the same as calling in via 101 but instead using an online portal to do so.  Report a crime | North Yorkshire Police

-Reporting Anonymously If you prefer to remain anonymous, you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their website.  

FIRE UPDATE AUGUST 2025 - We’re currently developing our Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP) for 2025–2029 and we want to hear from you. The plan outlines how we’ll keep our communities safe over the next four years.

We’re proposing to focus on:

• Strengthening partnership working to help those most at risk and vulnerable in our communities
• Enhancing training for our teams
• Reviewing our fire stations and specialist vehicles (appliances) to ensure they’re fit for the future
• Work to extend the lifespan of our buildings with a focus on Northallerton, Malton and Scarborough fire stations.

We’re also proposing two specific changes and would especially value your feedback:

1.Automatic Fire Alarm (AFAs) Attendance 

We’re proposing to extend our current policy of not attending automatic fire alarms at commercial buildings where no one sleeps from 12 hours to 24 hours a day. The majority of these are false alarms and divert crews from more critical work such as prevention, training and community safety activities. We will continue to attend AFAs at specific high-risk premises, at premises where people sleep, at domestic properties, when a fire has been confirmed and, in some circumstances, we will charge for repeat false alarms calls.

2. Water Bowser Replacement

After detailed analysis, we’re proposing to replace only one of our two water bowsers when they’re due for renewal in 2026/2027. This would save an estimated £500,000, which could be reinvested back into the Service. Water bowsers have limitations, and we are looking at more modern and effective ways of dealing with wildfires and climate related incidents. The second bowser would remain in use until the end of its operational life.

You can read more about our proposals on the website: http://northyorksfire.gov.uk/news/consultations/community-risk-management-plan-2025-2029

Fire Safety Update

Home Fire Safety Visits Leaflet

Police Support

 

• https://www.northyorkshire.police.uk/
• https://www.ourwatch.org.uk/northyorkshire

The police advice is to report any information or suspicious activity to the police as soon as possible using the non urgent number 101 or 999 in urgent cases.

Police Survey 2022/2023

Commissioner Zoe launches survey to measure public trust and confidence in North Yorkshire Police   
Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Zoe Metcalfe has today launched an online survey which invites the public to complete a set of questions that will gauge the level of public trust and confidence in policing response across North Yorkshire and York.  

The survey takes under 5 minutes to complete and is open to everyone, whether they’ve been a victim of a crime, a witness, a suspect or have an opinion to give on how they would perceive to be treated by the police if a situation occurred.  

Responses will influence Commissioner Zoe’s wider work, to promote change, ensure accountability and spread best practice and high standards of Police service.    

 Commissioner Zoe said:  

 “It is within my role to hold the Chief Constable to account, and so I want to regularly hear from members of the public to understand the level of trust and confidence they have in their police force here in North Yorkshire and York, to ensure it’s delivering a service which keeps people safe and feeling safe.   

 “As set out in my Police and Crime Plan it is a priority of mine to engage with all communities, to identify need and risks and to reassure. I can’t do this without your feedback, and whether this is obtained through a survey, at a public event or through one of my advice surgeries, please know that you are listened to and can make a difference. 

 “It is my intention to see an increase in public trust, confidence and satisfaction over the next two years evident through increased reporting, a reduction in complaints and more positive experiences for those who encounter the police, whoever you are, and wherever you are.” 

 Lisa Winward, Chief Constable of North Yorkshire Police said:  

 “We are committed to working with the Commissioner to establish a systematic approach to surveying the public and tracking the level of public confidence and trust in North Yorkshire Police. We welcome the opportunity that the Commissioner is establishing for the public to provide feedback on the services and support that we provide to local communities and look forward to receiving the survey results.” 

 The survey will remain on the Commissioner’s Website indefinity and welcomes ongoing responses that will be reviewed on a quarterly basis and published in May 2023 

 Please complete the survey here: https://bit.ly/TrustConfidence 

 A more comprehensive ‘Perception’ survey will launch in early 2023 for anyone wanting to submit more detailed feedback on police services. 

Community Messaging

North Yorkshire Community Messaging is a free system that lets people register to receive the latest crime notifications and community news in their neighbourhoods.

North Yorkshire Police is geographically England's largest single county force and the messaging system the biggest of its kind in the country. Particularly in rural areas, community messaging can be used to share messages and appeals across a wide area very quickly. The service has been designed to allow people who live or work in North Yorkshire and the City of York to get information when they want, and how they want it.

Users can tailor preferences for the type of the message they receive, their preferred channel (phone, text, or email) and the locations that matter to them. Topics include details about:

• crime and other police incidents, including missing people and witness appeals
• rural policing, including crimes against farms and rural businesses
• anti-social behaviour
• road safety, including road closures and traffic updates
• neighbourhood news and events, such as invitations to public meetings

Users can even choose to register multiple locations, not just a home address - ideal if they want to know more about where their children go to school, where family members live, places to socialise and around their place of work.

Registering is safe, secure and easy, and taking less than five minutes. Just visit https://www.northyorkshirecommunitymessaging.co.uk/ on a smartphone, or PC to get started.

The alerts that members of the public receive are not confidential, so are able to be shared with friends and family. Users may wish to encourage others to sign up to Community Messaging, so they can receive their own alerts. The system will also be the point of contact with all Neighbourhood Watch groups in their area.

The Police say 'Information and intelligence received from the public can be absolutely crucial in preventing and detecting crime and anti-social behaviour, so the more people that join Community Messaging, the safer North Yorkshire will be'.

The system is free to join and easy to use. Signing-up takes less than five minutes, so everyone is encouraged to visit the website and get started.