Seven in ten people have reported an increase in crime over the last 12 months
Despite this, 89% of people said they had not seen an officer in the last week

An increase in pet ownership and trips to the countryside also saw dog attacks on farm animals jump by 60 percent

Vulnerable people in Yorkshire and Humberside are being advised to avoid strenuous exercise as air pollution in the region has reached “very high” levels.

The Wildlife and Rural Crime team posted a social media update after a spate of incidents in the Aberford area of Leeds.