Crime in Howdenshire, East Riding of Yorkshire

Operation Galileo is about the wildlife crime committed through Hare coursing where people usually from outside the area come into the Humberside Police area and bring dogs usually of the greyhound, Whippet and Suliki type breeds to chase and catch Hares on farmland.

These people do not have permission to be on the land and they usually bring 4X4 type vehicles and drive over the land causing potential damage to crops.

The use of dogs to capture and kill wildlife is an offence.

Please if you see any coursing going on ring the Police on 101 if it is safe to do so.

Road Safety Issues continue to be a consistent priority within the small rural villages. Howden & Airmyn have the most reports through 101, online and council meetings.

Speeding, Weight restrictions as well as through road congestion continues to be an issue in the rural areas.

All Neighbourhood Officers have had training or refresher training for the Pro Laser Speed Enforcement and regular targeted school patrols within the Ward area are completed by PCSOs.