Maximum Impact on Crime

Crimestoppers supported 'Maximum Impact on Crime' - a campaign targeting criminals across Yorkshire and Humberside.

Operation Maximum Impact saw police in West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, North Yorkshire and Humberside come together throughout February for a series of co-ordinated operations.

During the first week of the campaign, officers were focusing on tackling criminals in neighbourhoods.

“Criminals don't recognise county boundaries and nor do we. Maximum Impact is about sending a clear message to criminals throughout the region that we are out there and, working with our colleagues to prevent crime and protect communities in Yorkshire and Humberside,” said West Yorkshire Assistant Chief Constable David Crompton.

“We have an ongoing and extremely close working relationship with our Neighbouring Forces, but over and above that, this month we will be working together on common themes as part of this special operation.

”Our Neighbourhood Policing Teams (NPTs) are starting to have a real impact on communities by becoming involved in issues which are of real local concern. The NPTs work at the heart of communities and will be closely involved not just in the Maximum Impact operation this month, but also in tackling issues in the weeks and months ahead.”

The initiative is supported by Crimestoppers, who are appealing for anyone with information about crimes to ring them anonymously on 0800 555 111 or to fill out the anonymous online Giving Information Form.