Who We Are

Safer York Partnership is the Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership for the City of York. It was established in 1999 following the introduction of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998. Safer York Partnership’s vision is for people to be able to live, work or visit the City of York without fear for their own safety or the safety of others and to secure sustainable reductions in crime, anti-social behaviour and the fear of crime.

The Community Safety Strategy for York is the product of both multi-agency data analysis of crime and disorder intelligence and information and community consultation conducted through the Police Safer Neighbourhood Teams. The plan covers the period 2008-2011 and outlines four priorities:

Safer Neighbourhoods – including tackling anti-social behaviour and road safety

Violent Crime – including alcohol related violence in the night time economy and domestic violence

Drugs and Alcohol – reducing the harm caused by substance misuse

Volume Crime – including cycle theft, vehicle crime and burglary

Safer York Partnership is governed by a Board comprised of a number of responsible authorities. The Chair of the Board is Superintendent Lisa Winward. Membership of the board includes: North Yorkshire Police, North Yorkshire Police Authority, City of York Council, North Yorkshire Probation, North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue, York and North Yorkshire Primary Care Trust; with the Government Office for Yorkshire and the Humber and the National Treatment Agency appearing on the Board as advisors.