click to enlarge - latest anti social behaviour figures

Last year there were 12,550 complaints about anti social behaviour in York. Although the numbers are slightly down this year, it remains the single greatest cause of concern for many York residents.
It is surprising therefore that, according to the latest published figures, the York Council has not applied for any Anti –Social Behaviour Orders since 2008.

We understand that the police have sought some CRASBOs (see below for definition), while the use of Acceptable Behaviour Contracts (ABC’s) has also we understand reduced.

Having controversially appointed an additional “Cabinet” member, at a cost of around £15.000 a year, to supervise crime fighting in York, it seems surprising that we have seen no reports on the use of options like these to ease public concerns about anti social behaviour in the City.
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In response to a freedom of information request the Council has revealed that the value of its property portfolio totals £591,959,577 or about £7000 for each York Council taxpayer.

The value of property currently not in use –and in most cases awaiting disposal – is £9.1m.

Of the £592m about £260m represents the value of the Council Housing stock.

The 10 highest value Council houses range from £250,000 to £400,000. They are currently let at a rental of between £93 and £114 a week.