North Yorkshire justice & public safety directory

Q: How do I contact the police in North Yorkshire?

In an emergency always call 999. For non-emergencies call 101 or contact North Yorkshire Police at https://northyorkshire.police.uk.

Q: Where is the nearest court in North Yorkshire?

York Crown Court is the nearest, about 27.5 km away. See the full list of nearby courts above.

Q: How can I get legal aid in North Yorkshire?

Many of the solicitors listed above are legal-aid providers. Contact a firm directly to check eligibility, or browse all solicitors for more options.

Q: How do I visit someone in prison near North Yorkshire?

Wetherby is the nearest prison (about 25.1 km away). Visits must usually be booked in advance — see the prison page for details.

Your central source for justice and public-safety services in North Yorkshire. Find local police, courts, custody centres, prisons and legal help — in one place.

1Police Force

5Courts

4Custody Centres

1Prison

8+Legal Providers

County in North East, England & Wales Population: 1201k+

Nearest Police Force

North Yorkshire Police

Primary Force

North Yorkshire Police is the territorial police force covering the non-metropolitan county of North Yorkshire and the unitary authority of York in northern England.

Website:https://northyorkshire.police.uk

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Nearest Courts

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York Crown Court

27.5 miles away

Crown Court

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Leeds Crown Court

39.8 miles away

Crown Court

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Bradford Crown Court

46.3 miles away

Crown Court

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Teesside Crown Court

49.1 miles away

Crown Court

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Burnley Crown Court

70 miles away

Crown Court

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Nearest Custody Centres

Boroughbridge Police Station Horsefair, Boroughbridge, YO51 9AD

5.5 mi

Thirsk Police Station Sowerby Road, Thirsk, YO7 1JU

10.3 mi

Ripon Police Station North Street, Ripon, HG4 1HL

10.4 mi

Easingwold Police Station Church Hill, Easingwold, YO61 3JX

11.4 mi

Nearest Prison

Wetherby

25.1 miles away

HMYOI Wetherby, York Road, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS22 5ED

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Legal Solicitors & Legal Help in North Yorkshire

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FITZGERALD-HARTS

Solicitor

Property - ResidentialProbate and Estate AdministrationFamily+3

YORK

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Digiphile Services Limited

Solicitor

Commercial / Corporate Work for Non-Listed Companies and OtherCommercial / Corporate Work for Listed Companies

York

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Newtons Solicitors LTD

Legal Aid Provider

Family

Ripon

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HUTCHINSON & BUCHANAN LLP

Solicitor

Wills, Trusts and Tax PlanningPersonal InjuryLitigation - Other+5

North Yorkshire

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Eccles Heddon Solicitors Limited

Solicitor

Commercial / Corporate Work for Non-Listed Companies and OtherProperty - CommercialProperty - Residential+6

Ripon

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BARBARA JACOBS & CO

Solicitor

Property - Residential

YORK

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TIMOTHY J R KIRKHOPE

Solicitor

Landlord and Tenant (Commercial and Domestic)Property - CommercialProperty - Residential+1

Knaresborough

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MAYNARDS

Solicitor

York

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About North Yorkshire

North Yorkshire is a county in England. This directory connects you to local justice services including police, courts, custody centres, prisons and trusted legal professionals.

Local police, courts & legal help in one place
Access to legal-aid & private solicitors
Transparent, independent & community focused

County at a glance

Area8,654 sq km
Population1,201,415
Police ForceNorth Yorkshire Police
Court Locations5 nearby
Prisons1 nearby

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Frequently asked questions

How do I contact the police in North Yorkshire?

Where is the nearest court in North Yorkshire?

How can I get legal aid in North Yorkshire?

How do I visit someone in prison near North Yorkshire?