North Yorkshire Police
Yorkshire and the Humber · Territorial force · 1,650 officers
Key Statistics
Officers
1,650
Staff
850
Area (sq miles)
3,208
Population served
830,000
About North Yorkshire Police
The largest geographical force in England covering York, Harrogate and the Yorkshire Dales and Moors. Offers outstanding rural policing and quality of life with one of the lowest crime rates.
North Yorkshire Police operates in a predominantly rural environment, emphasizing community safety across a diverse geographic area that includes urban centers like York and Harrogate, as well as the expansive moors and dales. The force faces unique operational challenges, such as its borders with West Yorkshire and Humberside Police, which creates certain jurisdictional considerations and collaborative opportunities. Additionally, the presence of major transport corridors such as the A1(M) and critical railway lines enhance the demands of policing, particularly in terms of traffic and crime related to travel. The force is distinguished by several specialist units, including a Cyber Crime Team, a Dog Unit, and an Armed Response Unit, which equip officers with a range of skills to tackle modern and traditional crime. Recent strategic priorities emphasize enhancing community engagement, tackling rural crime, and maintaining public safety through proactive and reactive policing strategies. This holistic approach demonstrates North Yorkshire Police's commitment to not only maintaining low crime rates but also fostering a safe environment for its residents and visitors.
Current priorities
- Tackling rural crime
- Enhancing community engagement
- Maintaining public safety
- Proactive policing strategies
Notable specialisms
Source: About North Yorkshire Police. Summary fetched 2026-07-05.
Public-data snapshot
Workforce
Officers
1,650
Staff
850
Total headcount
2,500
Source: Home Office Police Workforce Statistics as of 31 March 2025 · OGL v3
HMICFRS PEEL rating
good
Inspection cycle: 2023-2025
Source: HMICFRS PEEL assessments · Open Government Licence v3.0
In recent oversight reports
North Yorkshire Police is named in 1 recent IOPC investigation outcome or HMICFRS thematic report.
Terms of reference: Home Secretary’s commission for a thematic inspection of the handling of misconduct in fire and rescue services
2023-07-19 · HMICFRS
From data.police.uk
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Engagement & social channels
Stop and search
Latest available month: 2026-08. 0 recorded stop-and-search records that month. Officer-defined ethnicity was recorded on 0% of records.
No stop-and-search records were published for North Yorkshire Police for 2026-08.
Source: data.police.uk · Open Government Licence v3.0
Recorded crime by category
5,857 crimes recorded by North Yorkshire Police in 2026-08 (latest published month), by category. Counted from the published street-level archive; England, Wales & Northern Ireland only.
| Crime type (2026-08) | Recorded |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,880 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1,636 |
| Shoplifting | 615 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 368 |
| Public order | 325 |
| Other theft | 291 |
| Burglary | 198 |
| Vehicle crime | 161 |
| Drugs | 121 |
| Other crime | 90 |
| Bicycle theft | 60 |
| Possession of weapons | 50 |
| Robbery | 49 |
| Theft from the person | 13 |
| Total | 5,857 |
Source: data.police.uk street-level archive · Open Government Licence v3.0
Deaths during or following police contact
IOPC-recorded fatalities involving North Yorkshire Police over 2004/05 to 2024/25 (2024/25 in brackets). These use the IOPC’s five categories, which have different definitions and are not additive. Figures count incidents the IOPC attributed to North Yorkshire Police; see the national page for how multi-force incidents are handled.
Recruitment
How to join North Yorkshire Police
Application stages, entry routes, fitness and vetting requirements.