New figures released today have revealed there are a total of 492 registered sex offenders living in Northamptonshire.
The statistic is contained in the annual report from Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) and shows that the vast majority of offenders, 484, fall into the lowest Level 1 bracket. Seven fall under Level Two and one is in the most serious Level Three section.
There are a further 463 in the ‘violent offenders’ category.
A spokesman for Northamptonshire MAPPA said: “The protection of the public remains our highest priority; core agencies are committed to this goal and partnership working across the agencies is crucial in achieving this objective.
“We recognise that sexual and violent crimes have a devastating effect on victims, families and the wider community. Within MAPPA, we are aware that the public has every right to demand the very best provision we can offer. Securing and promoting local confidence is our core objective, embraced by each of the partners.”
The figures are contained in an annual report which outlines the work of MAPPA in Northamptonshire in protecting local communities from sexual and violent offenders who pose the highest risk of harm and offending to local people.
Denise Meylan, director of offender management and public protection at Northamptonshire Probation Trust said: “The report highlights how MAPPA has maintained consistently high standards to ensure that resources are focused on the most dangerous offenders in a timely and efficient manner.”
Detective Chief Inspector Steve Lingley, from Northamptonshire Police, said: “This report and the partnership work undertaken under MAPPA continue to demonstrate real value, protecting our vulnerable communities and supporting the effective management of offenders back into the community.”
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