People across Keighley were united this week in an effort to crack crime together.

The second Keighley Partners Against Crime week saw a wide range of crime-busting events being held across the Keighley area.

And organisers of the initiative say the week has built on the success of last year's event by providing more people with crime prevention advice.

The initiative was organised jointly by the Keighley Partners Against Crime project run by Keighley Police, Keighley anti-crime partnership, Keighley single regeneration chiefs and community groups.

Throughout the week they showcased ongoing work to tackle the fear of crime, and provided advice on how to beat the criminals.

And things started off brightly with Keighley's very own BBC weatherman Paul Hudson turning his prediction skills from weather to crime.

His tailor-made crime weather map in the Airedale Centre highlighted crime hot spots rather than sunny locations.

Paul was greeted in the Airedale Shopping Centre by 60 flag waving schoolchildren who had designed their own messages about fighting crime.

Students at Oakbank School found themselves experiencing life behind bars when they were put in a make-believe prison cell that captured the smell and feel of the real thing.

The exercise by the Prison Service was part of its Prison Me, No Way initiative aimed at deterring young people from a life of crime.

And two pupils had the chance to experience wearing prison clothing, including the special "escape clothing" - blue overall with a yellow stripe - worn by inmates who had attempted to break free.

An amazing 1,142 year 6 pupils from 21 primary schools entered a poetry competition about crime.

KN editor Malcolm Hoddy, chairman of Keighley and Highfield SRB Cllr Lynne Joyce and Airedale Centre manager Chris Gribben had the tough job of judging the entries.

The winner was Katie King of Parkwood Primary School, who received a £50 book voucher and £200 in book vouchers for her school. Kyle Minnock of Oakworth Primary School and Ben Lamb of Nessfield Primary School were second and third respectively.

They received framed certificates and Partners Against Crime goodies.

The week also saw the launch of an important new joint venture between Keighley Police and Airedale Hospital, which will lead to a greater police presence at the Steeton hospital.

The Airedale Hospital, Community and Police Partnership aims to provide reassurance for staff and patients by placing special constables on patrol during evenings and weekends.

The special constables - who will not replace security staff at the hospital - will also patrol Eastburn and Steeton to provide reassurance for residents.

Youngsters on the children's ward and Nightingales Day Nursery designed posters to launch the new initiative, with a logo by 14-year-old Thomas Duxbury from Bingley chosen as the winner.

Keighley Anti-Crime Partnership officer Chris Slaven said: "The week has gone well and we have had a good turn out to the events and good levels of interest from the public."

Superintendent Mark Whyman, Keighley police divisional commander, said: "The police and our partners are committed to making a difference and reducing crime in the Keighley area.

"Everyone has a part to play but our campaign is to reduce the fear of crime by highlighting the many anti-crime projects that are alive and well in Keighley."

Councillor Lynne Joyce said: "People need to recognise that crime and disorder is such an important issue that it can't be left to the police to tackle alone."