Official figures from North Yorkshire Police show that 3,657 people were stopped and searched in 2020, equivalent to a rate of 447 per 100,000 people. This marks a 65 per cent increase in comparison to 2019’s figures. Figures reveal police the items police were looking for, including drugs, weapons and stolen goods, but not what they actually found. Although figures do show how many searches led to an arrest. So what do we know about stop and search in North Yorkshire? Here’s everything you need to know.
1. People searches
2,394 people were subject to a search of their person in 2020. 134 had their vehicle searched. Photo: Shutterstock
3. Male stop and searches
Men were most likely to be stopped and searched. They made up 84 per cent of recorded incidents. Photo: Shutterstock
4. Most common age
Those aged 18-24 were most likely to be stopped and searched. They made up 30 per cent of recorded incidents. Photo: Shutterstock