Published Date:
07 February 2010
GUN crime in North Yorkshire is the lowest in the country, according to new national figures.
Statistics published by the Home Office state that during 2008/09 there was only 1.4 firearms offences per 100,000 population in North Yorkshire and the City of York – more than 10 times lower than the national average.
During this period there were a total of 11 firearms offences reported in the whole of the county. This represents a 35per cent fall from 2007/08.
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Last Updated:
05 February 2010 4:28 PM
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Source:
Harrogate Advertiser
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Location:
Harrogate
