Violent Crime
Violent crime or crime of violence is a crime where the suspect uses or threatens to use violent force upon the victim. This can include crimes in which the violent act is the objective, such as murder, as well as crimes where violence is the means to an end, such as robbery. Violent crimes can be committed with or without weapons.
Violent crime, as measured by the British Crime Survey, is split into 4 categories, on the basis of the relationship between suspect and victim:
Domestic violence - all violent incidents, except mugging, which involve partners, ex-partners, household members or other relatives.
Mugging - includes robbery, attempted robbery, and snatch theft from the person.
Stranger violence - includes common assaults and woundings in which the victim did not know any of the offenders in any way.
Acquaintance violence - woundings and common assaults in which the victim knew one or more of the offenders at least by sight.
Through the unique approach of SYP and partners in York, both anti-social behaviour and violent crime are taken seriously and tackled as a priority. Very often the two forms of offending can be linked and so multi-agency working is crucial to tackling these issues.
Drinkheads Campaign
Commencing in December 2010 and led by the Safer York Partnership, "Drinkhead" images will be posted at the railway station, on buses and at various locations throughout the city. The campaign highlights the risks associated with excessive alcohol consumption.
Following on from the successful Operation ALTN8 and Operation Style initiatives, Drinkheads continues to educate that if people don't manage the amount of alcohol they consume, they face various risks. Over the Christmas period the campaign will raise awareness of four key issues associated with drinking too much:
• Higher likelihood of arrest or injury through drunken fights;
• Greater risk of causing a house fire;
• Importance of staying with your friends, planning your journey home and making sure you stay safe on a night out;
• Increase of domestic violence when alcohol is involved.
The aim of Drinkheads is not to stop people enjoying themselves, but to demonstrate, through powerful images, how drinking to excess can turn enjoyment into danger
You can view some of the Drinkhead Campaign posters in our gallery by clicking here
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