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North Ayrshire Council, Cunninghame House, Irvine KA12 8EE
Police and Fire and Rescue Committee
A Meeting of the Police and Fire and Rescue Committee of North Ayrshire Council
will be held in the Council Chambers, Ground Floor, Cunninghame House, Irvine,
KA12 8EE on Monday, 24 November 2025 at 14:00 to consider the undernoted
business.
Meeting Arrangements - Hybrid Meetings
This meeting will be held on a predominantly physical basis but with
provision, by prior notification, for remote attendance by Elected
Members in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government
(Scotland) Act 2003.  Where possible, the meeting will be live-streamed
and available to view at https://north-ayrshire.public-
i.tv/core/portal/home. 
1 Declarations of Interest
Members are requested to give notice of any declarations of interest in
respect of items of business on the Agenda.
2 Minutes
The accuracy of the Minutes of the meeting held on 1 September 2025
will be confirmed and the Minutes signed in accordance with Paragraph 7
(1) of Schedule 7 of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 (copy
enclosed).
3 Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Performance and Service Update
Submit report by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service on performance in
relation to the North Ayrshire Local Fire and Rescue Plan (copy
enclosed).
4 Police Scotland Performance Update
Submit report by Police Scotland on performance in relation to the North
Ayrshire Local Policing Plan (copy enclosed).
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North Ayrshire Council, Cunninghame House, Irvine KA12 8EE
5 Urgent Items
Any other items which the Chair considers to be urgent.
Webcasting
Please note: this meeting may be filmed/recorded/live-streamed to the
Council's internet site and available to view at https://north-ayrshire.public-
i.tv/core/portal/home, where it will be capable of repeated viewing.  At the
start of the meeting, the Provost/Chair will confirm if all or part of the
meeting is being filmed/recorded/live-streamed.
You should be aware that the Council is a Data Controller under the Data
Protection Act 2018.  Data collected during the webcast will be retained in
accordance with the Council’s published policy, including, but not limited
to, for the purpose of keeping historical records and making those records
available via the Council’s internet site.
Generally, the press and public will not be filmed. However, by entering the
Council Chambers and using the press or public seating area, you
acknowledge that you may be filmed and that any information pertaining to
you contained in the video and oral recording of the meeting will be used
for webcasting or training purposes and for the purpose of keeping
historical records and making those records available to the public. In
making this use of your information the Council is processing data which is
necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest.
If you have any queries regarding this and, in particular, if you believe
that use and/or storage of any particular information would cause, or be
likely to cause, substantial damage or distress to any individual, please
contact dataprotectionofficer@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
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North Ayrshire Council, Cunninghame House, Irvine KA12 8EE
Police and Fire and Rescue Committee Sederunt
Donald Reid (Chair)
Stewart Ferguson (Vice-Chair)
Charles Currie
Scott Davidson
Mary Hume
Jean McClung
Davina McTiernan
Donald L. Reid
Angela Stephen
John Sweeney
Chair:
Apologies:
Attending:
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Police and Fire and Rescue Committee
1 September 2025 
At a Meeting of the Police and Fire and Rescue Committee of North Ayrshire Council
at 2.00 p.m. involving a combination of participation by remote electronic means and
physical attendance within the Council Chambers, Irvine. 
Present (Physical Participation)
Stewart Ferguson, Scott Davidson, Jean McClung, Donald L. Reid and John
Sweeney. 
Present (Remote Attendance)
Charles Currie and Mary Hume. 
In Attendance 
R. Lynch, Senior Manager and R. Ramsay, Solicitor (Legal Services) and H. Young,
Senior Committee Services Officer (Corporate Services). 
Also In Attendance 
Chief Superintendent S. Chow, Chief Inspector J. Macgregor and Detective Chief
Inspector J. Knight (Police Scotland); and Area Commander K. Murphy, Group
Commander P. Storrie (Scottish Fire and Rescue Service). 
Chair
Councillor Stewart Ferguson in the Chair. 
Apologies
Davina McTiernan and Angela Stephen. 
1. Declarations of Interest 
There were no declarations of interest by Members in terms of Standing Order 11
and Section 5 of the Code of Conduct for Councillors. 
2. Minutes 
The Minutes of the Meeting of the Police and Fire and Rescue Committee held on 16
June 2025 were confirmed and the Minutes signed in accordance with Paragraph 7 (1)
of Schedule 7 of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973. 
3. Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Performance and Service Update 
Submitted report by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) which provided
statistical information on progress against the North Ayrshire Local Fire and
Rescue Plan for the period 1 April 2025 – 30 June 2025. The report provided an
analysis of performance across six indicators, using comparison with previous
quarters across a four-year timespan as a basis of measuring performance,
together with a summary of priorities and current activity. 
Agenda Item 2
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Area Commander Murphy provided additional contextual information and were
heard in response to Members’ questions. 
Noted. 
4. Police Scotland Performance Update 
Submitted report by Police Scotland on performance in relation to the North
Ayrshire Local Policing Plan for the period 1 April 2025 – 30 June 2025. 
A summary of current local policing plan priorities was also detailed. Chief
Superintendent Chow and Chief Inspector Macgregor provided additional
contextual information and were heard in response to Members’ questions. 
Noted. 
5. Police Scotland Presentation in Relation to Retail Crime Unit 
The Committee heard a short presentation on the work of the Retail Crime Unit by
DCI Jackie Knight from the Retail Crime Taskforce. 
Officers responded to members’ questions on various aspects of the presentation. 
Noted. 
6. Urgent Items 
There were no urgent items. 
The meeting ended at 2.55 p.m. 
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Scrutiny Report
2025-26 Q2
North Ayrshire Council - Police & Fire
Committee
North Ayrshire
Agenda Item 3
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202517/10/25 © Scottish Fire & Rescue ServiceReport generated on
About the statistics within this report
The activity totals and other statistics quoted within this report are published in the interests of
transparency and openness. They are provisional in nature and subject to change as a result of ongoing
quality assurance and review. Because all statistics quoted are provisional there may be a difference in
the period totals quoted in our reports after local publication which result from revisions or additions to the
data in our systems. The Scottish Government publishes official statistics each year which allow for
comparisons to be made over longer periods of time.
Summary
Trends
Accidental Dwelling Fires (ADFs)
Accidental Dwelling Fire Casualties
Non-Fire Casualties
Deliberate Fires
Non-Domestic Fires
Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals (UFAS)
Road Traffic Collisions (RTCs)
Home Fire Safety Visits (HFSVs)
Fire Safety Enforcement
Community Safety & Engagement
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10
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Scrutiny Report
2025-26 Q2
North Ayrshire Council - Police & Fire
Committee
North Ayrshire
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2025-26 Q21. Summary
121
Fires
111 389
False Alarms
621
30 2 0
Fire Fatalities
17 6
131
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Non-Fire Incidents
People Rescued by
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People Receiving
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Treatment (Non-Fire)
People Receiving
First Aid or Hospital
Treatment (Fires)
Non-Fire Fatalities
Top 10 Incident Types
False Alarm
(Due to
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Fire
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131
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Total Incidents
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2. Trends Previous 16 quarters (4 years)
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Accidental Dwelling Fires
2021-22
Q3
2021-22
Q4
2022-23
Q1
2022-23
Q2
2022-23
Q3
2022-23
Q4
2023-24
Q1
2023-24
Q2
2023-24
Q3
2023-24
Q4
2024-25
Q1
2024-25
Q2
2024-25
Q3
2024-25
Q4
2025-26
Q1
2025-26
Q2
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242425
36
30
28
30
25
29 28
24
28
25
29
28
Deliberate Fires
2021-22
Q3
2021-22
Q4
2022-23
Q1
2022-23
Q2
2022-23
Q3
2022-23
Q4
2023-24
Q1
2023-24
Q2
2023-24
Q3
2023-24
Q4
2024-25
Q1
2024-25
Q2
2024-25
Q3
2024-25
Q4
2025-26
Q1
2025-26
Q2
83
59
179
46
66
175 170
141
8391
110
69
104 113
93
162
Non-Domestic Fires
2021-22
Q3
2021-22
Q4
2022-23
Q1
2022-23
Q2
2022-23
Q3
2022-23
Q4
2023-24
Q1
2023-24
Q2
2023-24
Q3
2023-24
Q4
2024-25
Q1
2024-25
Q2
2024-25
Q3
2024-25
Q4
2025-26
Q1
2025-26
Q2
8
5
15
34 45
8 7
9 99
8
9
4
9
Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals
2021-22
Q3
2021-22
Q4
2022-23
Q1
2022-23
Q2
2022-23
Q3
2022-23
Q4
2023-24
Q1
2023-24
Q2
2023-24
Q3
2023-24
Q4
2024-25
Q1
2024-25
Q2
2024-25
Q3
2024-25
Q4
2025-26
Q1
2025-26
Q2
214
131
76
184
161
201
169
92 98100
183 198
85 90
112105
Road Traffic Collisions
2021-22
Q3
2021-22
Q4
2022-23
Q1
2022-23
Q2
2022-23
Q3
2022-23
Q4
2023-24
Q1
2023-24
Q2
2023-24
Q3
2023-24
Q4
2024-25
Q1
2024-25
Q2
2024-25
Q3
2024-25
Q4
2025-26
Q1
2025-26
Q2
16 19
20
11
12
18
13
18
12
20
13
14
16
15
17
16
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2. Trends
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Previous 16 quarters (4 years)
Accidental Dwelling Fire Casualties
2021-22
Q3
2021-22
Q4
2022-23
Q1
2022-23
Q2
2022-23
Q3
2022-23
Q4
2023-24
Q1
2023-24
Q2
2023-24
Q3
2023-24
Q4
2024-25
Q1
2024-25
Q2
2024-25
Q3
2024-25
Q4
2025-26
Q1
2025-26
Q2
7
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4
5 5
4
2 2
4
1
3
11
5
Non-Fire Casualties
2021-22
Q3
2021-22
Q4
2022-23
Q1
2022-23
Q2
2022-23
Q3
2022-23
Q4
2023-24
Q1
2023-24
Q2
2023-24
Q3
2023-24
Q4
2024-25
Q1
2024-25
Q2
2024-25
Q3
2024-25
Q4
2025-26
Q1
2025-26
Q2
17 23
30
11 15
13
2626
18
26
16 16
23
18
20
23
Road Traffic Collision Casualties
2021-22
Q3
2021-22
Q4
2022-23
Q1
2022-23
Q2
2022-23
Q3
2022-23
Q4
2023-24
Q1
2023-24
Q2
2023-24
Q3
2023-24
Q4
2024-25
Q1
2024-25
Q2
2024-25
Q3
2024-25
Q4
2025-26
Q1
2025-26
Q2
8
11
18
4
16
55
15
12
11
8
8
17
8 8
10
Home Fire Safety Visits
2021-22
Q3
2021-22
Q4
2022-23
Q1
2022-23
Q2
2022-23
Q3
2022-23
Q4
2023-24
Q1
2023-24
Q2
2023-24
Q3
2023-24
Q4
2024-25
Q1
2024-25
Q2
2024-25
Q3
2024-25
Q4
2025-26
Q1
2025-26
Q2
254
236
333
115
331
188207
258
206
246 224 244
155
206
255
212
Fire Safety Audits
2021-22
Q3
2021-22
Q4
2022-23
Q1
2022-23
Q2
2022-23
Q3
2022-23
Q4
2023-24
Q1
2023-24
Q2
2023-24
Q3
2023-24
Q4
2024-25
Q1
2024-25
Q2
2024-25
Q3
2024-25
Q4
2025-26
Q1
2025-26
Q2
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110
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96
53
78
23
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Irvine South
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Irvine West
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Hotel/motel 1
Industrial Processing 1
Religious 1
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Kilwinning
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Hotel/motel 7
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Food and Drink 1
Permanent Agricultural 1
Transport buildings 1
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North Coast
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Garnock Valley
Saltcoats and Stevenston
Irvine South
Ardrossan
Irvine East
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Road Traffic
Collisions in
this period
Non-Fatal
Casualties
Fatal
Casualties
People
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Extent of Harm
(Non-Fatal)
First Aid Given
at Scene
Hospital Slight
Injuries
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Injuries
2025-26 Q2
Incidents by Ward
Irvine South
Garnock Valley
Kilwinning
North Coast
Saltcoats and Stevenston
Ardrossan
Irvine East
Irvine West
5
3
3
3
2
1
1
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10
15
20
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2 7 1
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Car 10
Van 4
Multiple Vehicles 2
Highway/road surface/pavement 1
Lorry/HGV 1
Public Utilities 1
Incident Type Incidents
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Vehicle (Non-fire) 18
Hazardous Materials 1
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10. Home Fire Safety Visits
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Audit 21
Short Post Fire Audit 1
Specific Visit 1
Our Fire Safety Enforcement team continues to provide essential support to our frontline services by pro-actively auditing 
relevant premises to ensure they meet the requirements of current fire safety legislation. These audits help identify potential
risks, promote best practices, and ensure that duty holders are fulfilling their legal responsibilities to maintain safe 
environments. 
In addition to routine inspections, the team also responds following any fire incident at a regulated premise by conducting a 
thorough post-fire audit. This process allows them to assess compliance, identify contributing factors, and 
offer tailored advice to prevent recurrence and enhance overall fire safety.
Audits by Ward
Arran
North Coast
Garnock Valley
Irvine South
Kilwinning
Saltcoats and Stevenston
Ardrossan
Irvine West
5
4
3
3
2
2
1
1
2025-26 Q2
HFSVs by Ward
Saltcoats and Stevenston
Irvine West
Garnock Valley
Ardrossan
Kilwinning
North Coast
Irvine East
Irvine South
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56
45
43
23
22
20
15
12
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12. Community Safety & Engagement
Home Fire Safety Activity
84 Post Domestic Incident Response visits completed by responding crews.
46 Adult Protection forms were generated by responding crews and the CAT.
1 Child Wellbeing concern was raised.
Community Activities:
45 activities, directly relating to Educational Input and Community Events were delivered by CAT and
crews across North Ayrshire.
Activities include:
4 School talks in line with Ayrshire Engagement Syllabus Anti Social Behaviour (ASB), Deliberate Fire
Setting (DFS) and Water Safety).
38 Station Visits for Community Groups, schools and nursery groups.
CPR Awareness input to community groups and schools.
1 Delivery of Fire-Retardant equipment to identified households.
2 Fire Safety and Support Education - CAT engage with young individuals highlighted by partners and
services as being involved in ASB/DFS.
Highlights of North Ayrshire Engagement Activities:
Ardrossan Water Safety Multi Agency Event (12th July) organised by Ardrossan Crews, engaging with
approx. 400 members of the public, promoting our Water Safety messages.
Kilwinning Crews attended the Kilwinning Sports Club Open Day, engaging with members of the public
by promoting our Summer Safety Messages.
Dreghorn crew attended Royal Logistics Corps Open Day, engaging with 100+ people and discussing
topics such as Appliance attacks, Water Safety and Home Fire Safety advice.
Our On Call personnel play a vital role in delivering frontline services, and we have plans in place to run
regular recruitment sessions throughout the area.
At present, we have 12 candidates progressing through various stages of the recruitment process.
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13. Glossary of Terms
Term - What it means
ADF
Accidental Dwelling Fire.
HFSV
Home Fire Safety Visit.
PDIR
Post Domestic Incident Response, a term used to indicate actions taken following attendance at a fire or
other incident in the home. PDIRs include amongst things the offer of a free follow up home fire safety
visit.
RTC
Road Traffic Collision.
Special Service
Calls to incidents which are not fires or false alarms such as RTCs, rescues, flooding, incidents involving
hazardous materials or the provision of assistance to other agencies.
UFAS
Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals. When an automatic fire detection and alarm system is activated as a result
of anything other than an actual fire the activation is classed as a false alarm. If an attendance is made to
such an event by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, then the event is recorded as an UFAS incident.
UFAS Policy Change
In response to COVID, on the 6th May 2020, the SFRS decided to send 1 pump to UFAS premises that
did not have their own Predetermined attendance (PDA).
As of 1st July 2023, the COVID interim 1 pump response was ended and a new UFAS policy was
implemented.
The new policy is to call challenge all UFAS incidents with the intention of non-attendance. Hospitals, care
homes, and sleeping risk premises are all exempt and receive either 2 pumps or their premise specific
PDA.
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North Ayrshire Performance Report
OFFICIAL
Safer communities, less
crime, supported victims and
a thriving workforce.
Quarter 2 :       1st April 2025 to 30th September 2025
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North Ayrshire Performance Report
Safer communities, less
crime, supported victims and
a thriving workforce.
OFFICIAL
Our Local Policing Priorities
• Serious Crime
• Safer Communities
• Violence Against Women & Girls
• Community Wellbeing
• Road Safety
Introduction
As the Local Policing Commander covering North Ayrshire, I am delighted to present
the performance report for the second quarter of 2025/26. Overall incidents in North
Ayrshire are down from 18502 to 19904 the previous year. Down 7% on the previous
year and down 8.2% on the 5-year average.
As we head towards the winter months and festive season, our officers and staff
continue to work hard, delivering on our national and local policing priorities with a
focus on helping our communities thrive and feel safe across North Ayrshire.
Over the second quarter of 2025/26, policing has faced a number of challenges in
relation to serious crime, events and operations, which has required the flexing of
local resources to support national delivery. Whilst there was an increased demand
on Ayrshire’s Policing delivery, we have strived to ensure that North Ayrshire
communities remained a safe place to live, work and flourish. I want to thank partners
for their support and collaborative approaches during this reporting period.
Chief Superintendent Suzanne Chow       
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Overview
Safer communities, less
crime, supported victims and
a thriving workforce.
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Violence
CYTD: 928
PYTD: 1007
% Change 5yr
Avg: +1.8%
+9.0%
Drugs Supply
CYTD: 41
PYTD: 40
% Change 5yr
Avg: +9%
-19.6%
Sexual Crimes
CYTD: 186
PYTD: 185
% Change 5yr
Avg: +14.7%
+2.2%
Serious Organised Crime
ASB
CYTD: 3675
PYTD: 3848
% Change 5yr
Avg: -20.1%
Hate Crime
CYTD: 61
PYTD: 93
% Change 5yr
Avg:  -20.1%
Domestic Abuse
CYTD: 917
PYTD: 922
% Change 5yr Avg:
+6%
Safer Communities
Acquisitive Crime
CYTD: 1,120
PYTD: 1,329
% Change 5yr Avg:
-13.2%
Robbery
CYTD: 15
PYTD: 17
% Change 5yr Avg: -
-23.5%
Acquisitive Crime
Road Traffic Offences
CYTD: 1,751
PYTD: 1,276
% Change 5yr Avg: +34.6%
Fatal & Serious Injury
CYTD: 4 / 15
PYTD: 1 / 20
% Change Prev Year
+300% and -25%
Road Safety
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Serious Crime
Safer communities, less
crime, supported victims and
a thriving workforce.
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Violent Crime - Violent Crime has decreased by 7.8% on the previous year to date and is down from 1007 incidents to 928 incidents. Further there has been an increased
detection rate of 2.4% since last year.
There has been one further homicide within the reporting period which relates to the murder of 31-year-old Shona Stevens at Bourtreehill Park in 1994. The significant arrest of a
67-year-old male has thankfully brought long awaited answers to the community of North Ayrshire. Understandably, Shona’s murder caused significant upset amongst within
the Irvine community and the detection has given answers and peace to many of our North Ayrshire residents.
Serious assaults across this reporting period have decreased by 3% on last years figure from 35 to 34 and decreased by 10.5% on the 5-year average (5 year average being 38).
What's more, there has been a 5.3% increase in the serious assault detection rate.
Drug Related Crime – Drug supply crimes have shown an increase of 2.5% on the previous year to date. Our officers continue to prioritise intelligence led activity targeting
individuals involved in the supply of controlled drugs within local communities. Between1st July to 30th September 26 search warrants executed, 14 were positive and 7 resulted
in supply charges. The most notable recovery was 4.5k of Cannabis in Irvine in July.
During the reporting period there have been 309 offences relating to possession of a controlled drug. This success has been influenced by our intelligence led stop search
activity where just over one in every 4 stop searches result in a positive recovery.
Recent changes in drug trends relating to higher demand for heroin containing nitazene compounds, have led officers to direct resources towards specific areas across North
Ayrshire, addressing issues of drug dealing, drug misuse, and associated harm. This approach is integral to our ongoing efforts to reduce drug harm and drug related deaths in
the area. In conjunction with our Roads Policing department, officers in North Ayrshire continue to target vehicles travelling into and through the area which have been identified
as linked to organised crime and the supply of drugs.
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Sexual Crimes (incl. VAWG)
Safer communities, less
crime, supported victims and
a thriving workforce.
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Sexual Crime has shown a slight increase of 0.5% since last year and an increase of 14.7% in the 5-year average. Recorded Rape crimes have reduced by 14.3% from 35 last
year to 30 this year. Furthermore, the detection rate for Rape has risen by 12.4% which is testament to the bravery of victims and deployment of specialist officers in identifying
those responsible. Sexual assaults have remained similar with there being 74 recorded incidents in quarter 2 in 2024/25 and 76 recorded incidents in 2025/26. The overall
increase of only 0.5% in sexual crime aligns with national trends, largely driven by a rise in communicating indecently offences alongside other online/cyber related offences,
which account for much of the reported increase. Crimes involving indecent communications have shown increased reporting overall over the last 5 years however a drop in
recorded incidents of 5.4% this year in comparison to quarter 2 last year. There is a 64.9% detection rate on the 5-year average.
Dedicated Public Protection officers are based in North Ayrshire to investigate sexual offences and are supported by specialist officers from national divisions dedicated to
helping the victims of such crimes. Locality Policing (community and campus) officers continue to work proactively to reduce the number of victims of sexual crime and
encourage a safe space in which to report. Close collaboration with partners including the Violence Against Women and Girls network strengthens prevention and early
intervention.
Domestic Abuse incidents have decreased by 0.54% in the reporting period compared to the previous year. Officers in North Ayrshire attended 917 domestic incidents in the
quarter 2 reporting period, 404 of which were domestic related crimes (44%). This slight decrease reflects positively on North Ayrshire and is in contrast with the Scottish data
which presents a slight rise in reported domestic incidents.
Proactive policing of domestic bail requirements has resulted in 57 offences being identified relating to perpetrators breaching bail conditions. This equals last year and is a
5.6% increase on the 5-year average. We continue to support and protect victims throughout their criminal justice journey.
Domestic Abuse Crimes remain a daily operational focus, ensuring victims are protected, supported and confident to report to police. Disclosure Scheme for Domestic Abuse
Scotland (DSDAS) referrals in North Ayrshire for the Q2 period (92 disclosures made) continue to rise, demonstrating the commitment and effectiveness of the Domestic Abuse
Safeguarding Team. Across Scotland the number of applications has soared by 17.7 per cent, highlighting its continued use, greater awareness of its existence, and its value in
Scotland to aid prevention of domestic abuse.
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Safer Communities
Safer communities, less
crime, supported victims and
a thriving workforce.
OFFICIAL
Anti-Social Behaviour incidents have decreased 4.5% on the previous year to date, with overall ASB calls to police reducing from 3848 to 3675 incidents, which is down 20.5%
on the 5-year average. There have been 518 intelligence lead stop searches conducted. A slight decrease on the previous year of 614 however focus has been on educating
officers in identifying those likely to be committing ASB offences or crimes involving criminal possession of weapons or drugs.
Hate Crimes recorded for quarter 2 have shown a drop on the previous year from 94 to 61 - a 35% decrease. Furthermore, there was a 20% decrease on the 5-year average.
The most common offences continue to be racially aggravated and disablist incidents
Anti-Social Behaviour – Excellent partnership work between Police Scotland, North Ayrshire Council and our Safer Shores contingent of stakeholders continues to contribute
to the reduction of overall ASB across our communities. As well as the Safer Shores focus over the summer months, a particular emphasis remains on addresses (dwelling
houses) and locations where ASB continues to be reported. Our monthly Prevention First meeting chaired by Inspector Lisa Thomson aims to identify individuals who need help
and a joint partnership approach using collaboration and a problem solving approach to address antisocial behaviour before escalation occurs.
The Police ASB officer PC Heather Galloway continues to work closely with partners to share information and to facilitate a co-ordinated and focused partnership approach to
tackling anti-social behaviour across North Ayrshire.
Hate Crimes are reviewed daily in North Ayrshire with specific focus from the Local Area Commander CI Judith Macgregor to ensure all investigative opportunities are seized
and the victim is supported by the police following a report of hate crime. Work is undertaken with those victims who are repeat victims of hate crime, to prevent further
offending and to maximise the opportunity to bring offenders to justice.
Both North Ayrshire and National policing departments continue to monitor the UK policing assessment of Anti-Immigration Protests as well as increasing frustrations over
illegal immigration to ensure a calm remains in the community and that there is a proportionate policing response. A breakdown of this years and the previous years Hate
Crimes can be seen below.
2024/25 2025/26
Crimes Detection Rate Crimes Detection Rate
93 66.7% 61 62.3%
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Acquisitive Crime
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crime, supported victims and
a thriving workforce.
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Robbery - It is pleasing to see Robbery crimes have decreased by 11.7% on the previous year to date (17 incidents down to 15) and are 23% down on the 5-year average of 19
incidents per annum. Officers maintain a focus on offenders in the community. Information regarding offenders recently released from prison is shared to support proactive
policing. Working closely with partner agencies, officers aim to reduce the likelihood of reoffending. Data is analysed to ensure those locations and individuals most vulnerable
to robbery receive the necessary support to prevent them being a victim of robbery.
It is also positive to see a decrease of 12% in theft by housebreaking on the previous year to date and furthermore a decrease of 32% on the 5-year average.
Overall Acquisitive crime has decreased 15.7% on the previous year dropping from 1329 incidents to 1120 incidents. To date there has also been a decrease of 13.2% in the 5-
year average.
With our focus at the last PFRC Board meeting largely being on Retail Crime, I am pleased to report that though slight, there has been a decrease of 4.2% in recorded theft by
shoplifting crimes
Thefts of motor vehicles have also seen a decrease of 14.5% on the previous year to date however with the colder months arriving upon us, we continue to provide vehicle
safety advice, around ‘keyless entry’ vehicles and owners preheating their vehicles to defrost thus increasing the vulnerability of the vehicle.
Acquisitive crime. North Ayrshire officers in particular our Preventions and Interventions officer PC Jamie Cree, work closely with retailers to ensure that prevention measures
and security protocols are in place.
Although just out with quarter 2, on 14th October North Ayrshire retailers were invited to a partnership input designed to provide up to date intelligence briefings with the
assistance of Retailers Against Crime. This was held at Saltcoats Town Hall and officers across all areas of North Ayrshire worked hard at notifying retailers and encouraging
them to attend the event.
During the reporting period of quarter 2 both a 58 year old male and a 28 year old male were reported for a number of crimes of dishonesty, shopliftings and housebreakings in
the Largs and Saltcoats areas. These males worked independently and were not linked to one another being responsible for different incidents.
We continue to request Undertaking or Court-imposed bail conditions to prevent offenders from entering the premises where such offences occur however it is imperative that
retailers also ensure that their premises are as secure and theft proof as is possible. This approach provides a layer of protection for retailers and supports the wider
community in reducing repeat offending.
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Road Safety
Safer communities, less
crime, supported victims and
a thriving workforce.
OFFICIAL
Road Traffic Offences increased from 1276 PYTD to 1751 in the CYTD. A rise of 37.2%. There was also a 34.6% increase on the 5 year average from 1301 to 1751.
Speeding offences have remained the same as last year however Dangerous and Careless driving offences have risen by 5.3% and 11.2% respectively.
Positively, Drug/Drink Driving offences have decreased this year dropping from 91.7% last year at this time to 81.3% - a decrease of 17.3%.
By the close of quarter 2, there have been 4 fatalities this year on North Ayrshire roads in comparison to 1 by the same time last year. Serious injury RTCs on our North Ayrshire
roads have thankfully decreased slightly from 20 the previous year to date to 15 this year – a drop of 25%.
The fatalities and serious injuries have occurred at various locations across North Ayrshire emphasizing the ongoing need for driver, rider and passenger education which our
Roads Policing and Local officers continuously strive to deliver and achieve.
Road Traffic Offences are centred around the ‘Fatal 5’ most common factors that cause fatal road traffic collisions (speeding, seatbelt use, distractions, drink/drug driving and
careless driving). Analysis of police data, local concerns and complaints ensure that officers focus policing efforts on areas across North Ayrshire where the risk is highest.
Within the reporting period complaints of e bike and dirt bike use have been the focus of proactive patrol. Working alongside our partners at North Ayrshire Council and
Housing, Associations, we aim to identify those responsible using joint tactics to identify them. Several e bikes and e scooters have been seized and riders charged with
offences under the Road traffic Act as a result.
Fatal and Serious Road Traffic Collisions - Road policing colleagues attend all serious road collisions and fatal road collisions. Investigations are carried out to establish the
causation factors and liaise with COPFS regarding the outcome of the investigations. Across Ayrshire, the most common casualty group in Serious Road traffic collisions
continues to be car drivers with the second most common group pedestrians.
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Community Wellbeing
Safer communities, less
crime, supported victims and
a thriving workforce.
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Protecting the most Vulnerable – Officers in North Ayrshire submitted 2,965 concern reports for individuals in the reporting period. 1155 relate to vulnerable adults and 1465
relate to child concerns (some repeat reports). Concern reports are triaged by officers and shared with various partners where required, this ensures a multi-agency approach to
reducing vulnerability through partnership work.
Protecting the most vulnerable members of society is vital in North Ayrshire. Officers submitted Adult Concern forms for 1155 individuals, and these were shared on 1242
occasions with partners, multiple partners are notified to ensure wider safeguarding.
Missing People - Within the reporting period North Ayrshire officers dealt with 175 reports of Missing People. This is a decrease of 6.9% on the figures for the same period last year.
135 of these reports related to a person under the age of 18 and 63 of those reports were missing persons residing in care establishments
28 Missing person reports identified an immediate threat to life and were graded High Risk. These risk assessments allow us to focus resource to the greatest need and
vulnerability
North Ayrshire has lately seen the unveiling of the Unscheduled Care Hub at Woodlands View Hospital. Chief Supt Suzanne Chow and Chief Insp Judith Macgregor recently
visited the facility which offers immediate mental health assessment and support for those in need but who may not fit the criteria for more urgent MH care processes. Offering
5 beds and up to 72 hours of help, the unit can often support our citizens and guide them towards partner agencies offering long term support
North Ayrshire Preventions and Interventions officer PC Jamie Cree works closely with partner agencies and third sector organisations to ensure that crime prevention advice is
shared. Inputs have taken place to retailers, young people groups and older persons groups, this allows the sharing of vital information to ensure that we have less victims of
crime across North Ayrshire and those most vulnerable across society are identified and protected.
Campus officers continue to work with educators to deliver inputs across schools, focussing on the key local priorities within each area, ASB and road safety remain a priority.
We have worked with Alcohol and Drug Partnership colleagues to focus enforcement in areas where there has been an increase in drugs deaths and non-fatal overdoses. We
continue to use stop/search powers to seize illegal drugs in communities in North Ayrshire and increased intelligence gathering aids enforcement action across the area.
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a thriving workforce.
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Our Local Policing Priorities
• Serious Crime
• Safer Communities
• Violence Against Women & Girls
• Community Wellbeing
• Road SafetyE sco
Spotlight – Body Worn Video (early 2026)
The training and rollout of Body Worn Videos BWV (early 2026) will help to de-escalate incidents, improve public
trust in policing and reduce complaints, support officer and staff safety, and bring wider benefits to the criminal
justice system.
BWV provides officers and staff with an additional tool to gather evidence at almost every incident they attend. It
increases public trust and confidence and provides transparency and accountability in respect of an officer’s
actions and decision making.
The cameras are small, visible devices that are attached to the officers’ uniform. The position of the camera allows
for those viewing the footage to review both audio and visual evidence of the situation and can support an officer’s
written and verbal record of events. They also provide an independent witness to police actions and interactions in
an unbiased and secure recording. BWV recordings should be used to corroborate, rather than replace, traditional
written statements. It is worth remembering that the camera records from a one-dimensional view from the
officer’s body and cannot allow those reviewing the footage to experience everything seen, heard or felt by the
officer wearing the BWV camera.
Further information will be provided by our guest speaker who will provide insight to the technology, how it is
working in other parts of the country and the benefits to policing in North Ayrshire.
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