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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, 02 March 2026 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 24 November 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 Strategic Policing Plan for Scotland 2026-2029 Consultation Submit report by the Head of Democratic Services advising of the response submitted to the consultation (copy enclosed). 4 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). 1
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North Ayrshire Council, Cunninghame House, Irvine KA12 8EE 5 Police Scotland Performance Update Submit report by Police Scotland on performance in relation to the North Ayrshire Local Policing Plan (copy enclosed). 6 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 2
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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: 3
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Police and Fire and Rescue Committee 24 November 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) Donald Reid, Jean McClung and Davina McTiernan. Present (Remote Attendance) Charles Currie and Donald L. Reid. In Attendance R. Lynch, Senior Manager and R. Ramsay, Solicitor (Legal Services) and C. Stewart, Committee Services Officer (Corporate Services). Also In Attendance Superintendent J. McMillan, Chief Inspector J. Macgregor and Inspector A. McNutt (joining remotely) (Police Scotland); and Group Commander P. Storrie (Scottish Fire and Rescue Service). Chair Councillor Donald Reid in the Chair. Apologies Stewart Ferguson 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 1 September 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 September 2025. The report provided an analysis of performance across various 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. Group Commander Storrie provided additional contextual information and was heard in response to Members’ questions. Agenda Item 2 5
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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 September 2025. A summary of current local policing plan priorities was also detailed. Superintendent McMillan and Chief Inspector Macgregor provided additional contextual information and were heard in response to Members’ questions. Noted. At this point in the meeting, Councillor Reid, Chair, advised Committee that a spotlight on the rolling out of Body Worn Cameras by Police Scotland would be given by Inspector McNutt (Police Scotland Business Change). Noted. 5. Urgent Items There were no urgent items. The meeting ended at 3.30 p.m. 6
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NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL 2 March 2026 Police and Fire and Rescue Committee Meeting Title: Strategic Policing Plan for Scotland 2026-2029 Consultation Purpose: To advise the Committee of the response submitted to the consultation. Recommendation: That the Committee notes the response submitted. 1. Executive Summary 1.1 On 1 December 2025, the Scottish Police Authority (“SPA”) issued a request for responses to a consultation on the draft Strategic Policing Plan for Scotland 2026- 2029. 1.2 The deadline for responses to the Consultation was 25 January 2026. 1.3 Members of the Police and Fire and Rescue Committee were asked to share their views on the draft Strategic Policing Plan via email in order that responses could be collated and submitted on behalf of the Committee by the deadline. 1.4 The purpose of this report is to provide the Committee with a copy of the response that was submitted. 2. Background 2.1 The SPA launched a consultation on their new draft Strategic Policing Plan for Scotland 2026-2029 and sought views and observations to inform the final plan. 2.2 The draft Plan identified five strategic outcomes. These are narrated in the draft Plan as:- 1. Strategic Outcome 1: Communities are safer and more secure, with less crime and improved wellbeing, through effective policing services reflective of local needs. 2. Strategic Outcome 2: Services are designed and delivered compassionately, in a trauma-informed and person-centred way to ensure victims have trust and confidence in policing and are supported. 3. Strategic Outcome 3: Partners and stakeholders are involved in developing a responsive and proactive whole-system approach to prevention, early intervention and harm reduction. Agenda Item 3 7
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4. Strategic Outcome 4: The policing working environment is safer and its culture more inclusive, and is one where inspiring leadership enables everyone to feel valued and supported. 5. Strategic Outcome 5: The policing system delivers best value through efficient, effective and sustainable services, which are adaptable and embrace opportunities for innovation and collaboration 2.3 A copy of the response agreed by Committee members and submitted by officers is included at Appendix 1. 2.4 In summary, the Council welcomed the priorities suggested by the SPA. 3. Proposals 3.1 That the Committee notes the response submitted to the SPA. 4. Implications/Socio-economic Duty Financial 4.1 None. Human Resources 4.2 None. Legal 4.3 None. Equality/Socio-economic 4.4 None. Climate Change and Carbon 4.5 None. Key Priorities 4.6 The response to the consultation contributes to the Council priorities of Wellbeing and Communities and Local Democracy. Community Wealth Building 4.7 None. Islands Communities Impact Assessment (ICIA) 4.8 None. United Nations Rights of the Child (UNCRC) 8
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4.9 None. Consumer Duty 4.10 None. 5. Consultation 5.1 The SPA will take account of the responses to the consultation received on their draft Plan to help inform the final Strategic Policing Plan. The finalised version of the Plan will be brought back to this Committee for information. Aileen Craig Head of Democratic Services For further information please contact Raymond Lynch, Senior Legal Manager, on Email: raymondlynch@north-ayrshire.gov.uk. Background Papers: 0 9
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Response ID ANON-QHQM-4VKS-Y Submitted to Strategic Policing Plan for Scotland 2026-2029 Submitted on 2026-01-23 17:09:24 Survey 1 To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the five strategic outcomes? Outcome Agreement - Outcome 1- Communities are safer and more secure, with less crime and improved wellbeing, through effective policing services reflective of local needs: Agree Outcome Agreement - Outcome 2- Services are designed and delivered compassionately, in a trauma-informed and person-centred way to ensure victims have trust and confidence in policing and are supported: Agree Outcome Agreement - Outcome 3- Partners and stakeholders are involved in developing a responsive and proactive a whole-system approach to prevention , early intervention and harm reduction: Agree Outcome Agreement - Outcome 4 – The working environment is safer and its culture more inclusive and is one where inspiring leadership enables everyone to feel valued and supported.: Agree Outcome Agreement - Outcome 5 – The policing system delivers best value through efficient, effective and sustainable services, which are adaptable, and embrace opportunities for innovation and collaboration.: Agree Please use the box below to add any comments on the strategic outcomes: The outcomes aspired to are dependent on good training and importantly the ‘buy in’ by officers who see the challenging side of human life on a daily basis policing the streets of Scotland. They perhaps feel somewhat under the cosh when doing their level best to provide a quality policing service and yet have to deal with many folk who make false allegations. Police actions dealing with violent individuals, often with a mental health background can result in their actions being subject to review. There is no doubt that policing today is more challenging than ever before. Maintaining standards can be very difficult when dealing with the most dangerous people in society where every action by the police is caught on camera. Not an easy role! Daily decision making lies with senior officers and that must always remain, thus avoiding allegations of political control of operational policing. 2 Do you have any other comments about the Strategic Policing Plan for Scotland? Please use the box below for any additional comments, for example if there is anything else that you think could be included. : Having a plan is important, but it needs to be flexible because of the changing nature of the challenges which need to be dealt with, often at very short notice viz visits by President of USA; major conferences attracting protests; marches, parades requiring mutual aid etc. About you 3 In what capacity are you completing the survey? I am answering on behalf of an organisation Please specify organisation: North Ayrshire Council Police and Fire and Rescue Committee About you 4 Are you a police officer, member of police staff, or otherwise employed by the Scottish Police Authority? No 5 Have you experienced any of the following in the last 12 months? Not Answered 6 Which of the following best describes you? Not Answered If you selected other, please specify below.: 11
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7 Are you trans or do you have a trans history? Not Answered 8 What is your age group? Drop down menu with age categories: 9 Which of the following best describes your sexual orientation? Not Answered If you selected other, please specify below.: 10 Do you have any physical or mental health conditions or illnesses lasting or expected to last for 12 months or more? Not Answered About you 12 What is your ethnic group? Dropdown list asking you to select your ethnic group: If you selected other, please specify below: 13 What is your religion? Dropdown list asking you to select your religion: 14 Caring responsibilities Dropdown list asking about your caring responsibilities: 15 Care experienced Dropdown list asking if you have care experience: 12
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October-December 2025 Q3 Scrutiny Report North Ayrshire Council - Police & Fire Committee North Ayrshire Agenda Item 4 13
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202620/01/26 © 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 Glossary of Terms 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Contents Q3 Scrutiny Report North Ayrshire Council - Police & Fire Committee October - December 2025 North Ayrshire 14
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2025-26 Q31. Summary 116 Fires 81 291 False Alarms 513 18 0 1 Fire Fatalities 18 1 101 UFAS 202620/01/26 © Scottish Fire & Rescue ServiceReport generated on Non-Fire Incidents People Rescued by Firefighters People Receiving First Aid or Hospital Treatment (Non-Fire) People Receiving First Aid or Hospital Treatment (Fires) Non-Fire Fatalities Top 10 Incident Types False Alarm (Due to Apparatus) False Alarm (UFAS) Fire (Outdoor) False Alarm (Good Intent) Inter-Agency Incomplete (Incomplete) Fire (Building) Other Non-Fire Fire (Vehicle) Vehicle (Non-fire) 144 101 81 44 38 25 23 15 12 9 Fire Safety AuditsHome Fire Safety Visits Total Incidents (Incl. Incompletes) 55198 7KLVUHSRUWKLJKOLJKWVDRYHUDOOLQFUHDVHLQWRWDOLQFLGHQWVFRPSDUHGWRWKHSUHYLRXVTXDUWHUHTXDWLQJWR PRUHLQFLGHQWV However there is a 9% (52 Incidents) decrease compared to the same period last year .H\FKDQJHVcompared to last quarter LQFOXGH )LUHV LQFUHDVHGE\ LQFLGHQWV
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2. Trends Previous 16 quarters (4 years) 202620/01/26 © Scottish Fire & Rescue ServiceReport generated on Accidental Dwelling Fires 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 2025-26 Q3 28 13 36 28 25 30 30 25 29 28 24 27 25 29 28 24 Deliberate Fires 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 2025-26 Q3 104 82 179 46 66 170175 141 83 61 91 110 69 113 93 162 Non-Domestic Fires 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 2025-26 Q3 8 5 15 34 45 8 7 9 999 5 4 9 Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals 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 2025-26 Q3 183 101 201 76 184 131 161 169 92 98100 198 85 90 112105 Road Traffic Collisions 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 2025-26 Q3 16 9 20 20 11 13 12 1818 12 13 1415 17 16 19 16
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2. Trends 202620/01/26 © Scottish Fire & Rescue ServiceReport generated on Previous 16 quarters (4 years) Accidental Dwelling Fire Casualties 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 2025-26 Q3 5 1 0 0 5 544 4 2 21 1 2 3 1 Non-Fire Casualties 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 2025-26 Q3 16 19 30 11 15 13 2626 18 26 16 2423 18 20 23 Road Traffic Collision Casualties 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 2025-26 Q3 8 11 18 4 16 5 15 5 12 11 8 17 8 11 8 10 Home Fire Safety Visits 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 2025-26 Q3 333 198117 331 188207 236258 206 246 224 244 155 206 255 212 Fire Safety Audits 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 2025-26 Q3 60 55 110 21 28 26 96 53 78 23 5155 68 34 46 48 17
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7. Non-Domestic Fires 202620/01/26 © Scottish Fire & Rescue ServiceReport generated on Non-Domestic Fires in this period 2025-26 Q3 Top 15 Property Types Property Type Incidents Retail 2 Hospitals and medical care 1 Other buildings/use not known 1 Residential Home 1 (80.0%) 1 (20.0%) 4 Accidental Deliberate Incidents by Ward North Coast Arran Garnock Valley Irvine South 2 1 1 1 Extent of Damage Not applicable Limited to item 1st ignited Roof space only 3 1 1 Trend by Quarter (4 years) 5 10 15 5 There has been a 20% (1 incident) year-on-year increase and no change compared to the previous quarter. Our Fire Safety Enforcement Officers continue to work closely with business owners to maintain high standards of fire protection and housekeeping, which contributes significantly to keeping incident numbers low. 22
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8. Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals 202620/01/26 © Scottish Fire & Rescue ServiceReport generated on Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals in this period 2025-26 Q3 Top 15 Property Types Property Type Incidents Residential Home 60 Hospitals and medical care 15 Other Residential Home 6 Sheltered Housing - not self contained 6 Other holiday residence (cottage, flat, chalet) 3 Education 2 Hostel (e.g. for homeless people) 2 Boarding House/B&B other 1 Food and Drink 1 Hotel/motel 1 Laboratory/research Establishment 1 Offices and call centres 1 Public Utilities 1 Retail 1 Incidents by Ward Kilwinning Irvine West North Coast Saltcoats and Stevenston Garnock Valley Arran Irvine South Ardrossan Irvine East 37 22 13 11 7 6 3 1 1 Trend by Quarter (4 years) 50 100 150 200 250 101 8)$6LQFLGHQWVKDYHVHHQD\HDURQ\HDULQFUHDVHRI11ZLWK11PRUHLQFLGHQWVUHFRUGHGZKLOHVKRZLQJD23 deFUHDVH 30LQFLGHQWV
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9. Road Traffic Collisions 202620/01/26 © Scottish Fire & Rescue ServiceReport generated on Road Traffic Collisions in this period Non-Fatal Casualties Fatal Casualties People Rescued by Firefighters Extent of Harm (Non-Fatal) First Aid Given at Scene Hospital Slight Injuries Hospital Serious Injuries 2025-26 Q3 Incidents by Ward Garnock Valley Irvine East Irvine South Kilwinning North Coast 5 1 1 1 1 Trend by Quarter (4 years) 10 15 20 9 11 0 4 4 7 0 Property Type Incidents Car 9 Incident Type Incidents Vehicle (Non-fire) 9 5RDG7UDIILF&ROOLVLRQVKDYHdeFUHDVHGE\36 5LQFLGHQWV
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10. Home Fire Safety Visits 202620/01/26 © Scottish Fire & Rescue ServiceReport generated on 11. Fire Safety Enforcement Job Type Count Audit 55 Specific Visit 1 Audits by Ward Garnock Valley North Coast Irvine West Irvine South Saltcoats and Stevenston Ardrossan Arran 30 7 6 5 5 1 1 2025-26 Q3 HFSVs by Ward Saltcoats and Stevenston Irvine West Kilwinning Irvine South Garnock Valley North Coast Ardrossan Irvine East Arran 41 37 25 23 22 21 15 12 2 Home Fire Safety Visits 198 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. 25
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Bonfire Night - 5th November Latest incident date:User: 202631/12/2025 19:09:28Paul.Storrie@firescotland.gov.uk © Scottish Fire & Rescue Service Attended Incidents 2025 21 6 12 Fires attended False Alarms 1 Special service Incidents False Alarms - Due to apparatus 7 False Alarms - Good Intent False Alarms - Malicious 5 2 UFAS False alarms were UFAS Acts of violence against Vehicle Fires 6 0 Outdoor fires Motive of all fires Deliberate 100% Refuse fires Other residential 5 00 Other outdoor fires Outdoor structure fires0 0 0 1 0 Chimney & Derelict Non residentialDwelling fires 2025 0 Building fires Grassland, woodland & crops West (SDA) + ENSA (LSO_Area_Abv) + … 0 SFRS staff in last VHYHQ years 2019 - 7 Incidents 2020 - 13 Incidents 2021 - 6 Incidents 2022 - 5 Incidents 2023 - 7 Incidents 2024 - 8 Incidents 2025 - 2 Incidents 26
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12. Community Safety & Engagement 202620/01/26 © Scottish Fire & Rescue ServiceReport generated on 2025-26 Q3 Home Fire Safety Activity 76 Post Domestic Incident Response visits completed by responding crews. 57 Adult Protection forms were generated by responding crews and the Community Action Team (CAT). Community Activities: 46 activities, directly relating to Educational Input and Community Events were delivered by CAT and crews across North Ayrshire. Activities include: 25 School talks in line with Ayrshire Engagement Syllabus on Bonfire and Fireworks. Approx 1345 pupils. 19 Station Visits for Community Groups, schools and nursery groups. 4 Delivery of Fire-Retardant equipment to identified households. 1 Fire Safety and Support Education - CAT engage with young individuals highlighted by partners and services as being involved in ASB/DFS. 1 Fire Safety Experiential Training (FSET) delivered to partners. Highlights of North Ayrshire Engagement Activities: Concentrated delivery of Bonfire/Fireworks presentation to Primary and Secondary Schools by WT Crews and CAT across North Ayrshire. Working in partnership to reduce ASB in the lead up to and during Bonfire Night 2025 Participation in Operation Moonbeam by local officers and LALO alongside partners to support SFRS Bonfire Protocol for North Ayrshire. Targeted partner engagement and campaign to reduce the impact of ASB at Central Avenue, Ardrossan, following appliance attacks in the lead up to Bonfire Night. LALO, CAT and Kilwinning crews involved with Young Driver Training, delivering CPR Awareness to S6 pupils to support recent DVLA changes to testing process. Training delivered over three days at three different locations within North Ayrshire, including Kilwinning FS. Our On Call personnel play a vital role in delivering frontline services, and we have plans to run regular recruitment sessions throughout the area. At present, we have 19 candidates progressing through various stages of the recruitment process. 27
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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. 202620/01/26 © Scottish Fire & Rescue ServiceReport generated on 28
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North Ayrshire Performance Report OFFICIAL Safer communities, less crime, supported victims and a thriving workforce. Quarter 3 : 1st April 2025 to 31st December 2025 31
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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 Divisional Commander for Ayrshire and the Local Policing Commander for North Ayrshire, I am delighted to present the performance report for the third quarter of 2025/2026. Overall incidents in North Ayrshire are down by the end of Q3 from 28756 this time last year to 26840 by the end of December 2025. This is a drop of 6.7% with a further decrease of 8% on the 5-year average. Now that we are finally heading towards the spring and summer months our officers and staff continue to work hard, focussing on local policing priorities across North Ayrshire and engaging with communities to instil trust and confidence. Policing continues to face challenges across many areas, and our teams have worked hard to flex resource and work with partners to meet and resolve these demands. As always, I want to thank partners for working with us to make North Ayrshire communities a safer place to live, work and thrive. Chief Superintendent Suzanne Chow 32
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Overview Safer communities, less crime, supported victims and a thriving workforce. OFFICIAL Violence CYTD: 1378 PYTD: 1446 % Change 5yr Avg: 3.4% +9.0% Drugs Supply CYTD: 55 PYTD: 66 % Change 5yr Avg: -3.2% 3% -19.6% Sexual Crimes CYTD: 294 PYTD: 247 % Change 5yr Avg: +26% +2.2% Serious Organised Crime ASB CYTD: 5183 PYTD: 5336 % Change 5yr Avg: -19.2% Hate Crime CYTD: 79 PYTD: 114 % Change 5yr Avg: -24% Domestic Abuse CYTD: 1318 PYTD: 1330 % Change 5yr Avg: +4.4% Safer Communities Acquisitive Crime CYTD: 1,741 PYTD: 1,901 % Change 5yr Avg: -7.6% Robbery CYTD: 25 PYTD: 24 % Change 5yr Avg: - -6.7% Acquisitive Crime Road Traffic Offences CYTD: 2,504 PYTD: 1,867 % Change 5yr Avg: +30.3% Fatal & Serious Injury CYTD: 4 / 24 PYTD: 2 / 32 % Change Prev Year +100% and -25% Road Safety 33
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Serious Crime Safer communities, less crime, supported victims and a thriving workforce. OFFICIAL Violent Crime - Violent Crime has decreased by 4.7% on the previous year to date and is down from 1446 incidents to 1378 incidents. Furthermore, there has been a slight increase in the detection rate by 0.4% since last year. Homicides remain at 4 meaning there have been no further homicides within the Q3 reporting period. Serious assaults have decreased by 10.7% on last year from 56 to 50 and decreased by 9.7% on the 5-year average (5 year average being 55.4). What’s more, the detection rate has remained similar sitting at 82 PYTD and 80 CYTD. Only a slight decrease of 2.1%. Robberies have remained similar to last year (24 PYTD to 25 CYTD) an increase of only 4.1%. There has however been a 6.7% decrease in the 5-year average which sits at 26.8 incidents per annum. Drug Related Crime – Between1st October and 31st December 2025, 28 search warrants were executed, 12 were positive and 7 resulted in supply charges. During quarter 3 drug supply (including possession with intent to supply) has shown a decrease of 16.7% on the previous year to date dropping from 66 to 55 offences. Recognising this, in January and February 2026 we have therefore increased our proactive activity around this crime type with our officers prioritising intelligence gathering and the subsequent targeting of individuals involved in the supply of controlled drugs. During the reporting period (end of Q3) there have been 423 offences relating to possession of a controlled drug. An increase of 4.2% on the 5-year average. 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. Violent Crime The prevention and investigation of violent crime remains a priority for the directed tasking of North Ayrshire officers. Whilst the decrease in serious assaults alongside the increased detection rate, is positive, Robberies remain at a similar level. Each robbery is scrutinised closely by CID and the Local Area Commander with no emerging patterns having been identified in the end of Q3 time period. In the majority of cases, the offender and victim are known to each other. By way of prevention, we remain focussed on reducing serious assaults and robberies further, directing resources towards specific areas, addressing anti social behaviour issues, ensuring licensed premises are supported by police visits and therefore safeguarding our communities. Drug Related Crime Increased focus on intelligence gathering and stop and search is integral to our ongoing efforts to reduce drug harm in the area. Furthermore, collaboration with partners in Specialist Crime and Roads Policing means North Ayrshire officers gain an understanding of organised crime groups and how they move to and from the area. We focus on targeting vehicles travelling into and through the area which have been identified as linked to crime groups and the supply of drugs with a number of individuals having been arrested and charged with related offences. 34
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Sexual Crimes (incl. VAWG) Safer communities, less crime, supported victims and a thriving workforce. OFFICIAL Sexual Crime - Overall, sexual crime has shown an increase of 19% since last year and an increase of 26% in the 5-year average. Rape - Recorded Rape crimes have reduced by 2.3% from 43 last year to 42 this year. Furthermore, the detection rate for Rape has risen by 3.7%. The increased reporting and slight increase in detection rates is testament to the bravery of victims and deployment of specialist officers in identifying those responsible. Sexual assaults have risen from 104 recorded incidents PYTD to 119 incidents by the end of quarter 3 - CYTD. Officers continue to investigate such crimes robustly to identify perpetrators whilst our Preventions, Campus and Local Policing officers focussing on educating our young people on behaviours that are not acceptable. Causing to view sexual activity or images – There has been an increase nationally and locally in cyber related sexual crime, largely driven by a rise in communicating indecently offences alongside other online/cyber related offences, Crimes involving causing to view sexual activity or images form part of this crime type and have dropped in North Ayrshire, decreasing by 4.9% from 41 (PYTD) to 39 (CYTD) and 7.1% on the 5-year average – 42 crimes. Sexual Crime Dedicated Public Protection officers are based in North Ayrshire to investigate sexual offences and are supported by specialist officers from national divisions. 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. This is predominantly undertaken by educating our young people in schools particularly with increasing awareness of online sexual crime and highlighting behaviours that are deemed unacceptable and illegal. Close collaboration with partners including the Violence Against Women and Girls network strengthens prevention and early intervention focussing on healthy relationships, consent and tackling relationship abuse. 35
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Safer Communities Safer communities, less crime, supported victims and a thriving workforce. OFFICIAL Domestic Abuse Incidents have decreased by 0.9% in the reporting period compared to the previous year. Officers in North Ayrshire attended 1318 domestic incidents in the quarter 3 reporting period, 599 of which were domestic related crimes (45.4%). This slight decrease 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 84 offences relating to perpetrators breaching bail conditions. This is similar to 88 last year and is a 7.4% increase on the 5-year average. Furthermore, we continue to support and protect victims throughout their criminal justice journey. Anti-Social Behaviour - Incidents have decreased 2.9% on the previous year to date, with overall ASB calls to police reducing from 5336 to 5183 incidents, which is down 19.2% on the 5-year average. CYTD there have been 724 intelligence lead stop searches conducted within North Ayrshire with 216 resulting in a positive outcome. A slight decrease on the previous year of 868 and 247 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. Approximately 305 of stop searches result in a positive result. Hate Crimes recorded for quarter 3 have decreased on the previous year from 114 to 79 - a 30.7% decrease. Furthermore, there was a 24% decrease on the 5-year average. The detection rate remains similar to last year changing from PYTD – 68.4% to CYTD – 67.1%. The most common offences continue to be racially aggravated and disablist incidents 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 Q3 period (156 disclosures made) continue to rise, demonstrating the commitment and effectiveness of the Domestic Abuse Safeguarding Team. DSDAS is modelled on the Keeping Children Safe process. Anyone concerned that their partner has an abusive past or that their partner may harm them can make an application under the Right to Ask pathway of the DSDAS. There has been an increase this year of 205 RTA submissions. Right to Ask applications can also be made by third parties such as a parent, relative, neighbour or friend if they are concerned about the safety of someone they know. Anti-Social Behaviour – Excellent partnership work between Police Scotland, North Ayrshire Council and our Safer Shores contingent continues to contribute to the reduction of overall ASB across our communities. As we fast approach the better weather, we have already commenced our joint working group. Aiming to launch Safer Shores earlier in mid-March we have recognised that better weather alongside spring holidays can often mean that prevention of anti-social behaviour must start sooner than in previous years. 36
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Acquisitive Crime Safer communities, less crime, supported victims and a thriving workforce. OFFICIAL Acquisitive Crime Overall Acquisitive crime has decreased 8.42% on the previous year dropping from 1901 incidents to 1741 incidents. To date there has also been a decrease of 7.6% in the 5- year average which sits at 1885. Theft by Housebreaking (including attempts) - It is positive to see a decrease of 11.11% (108 down to 96) in theft by housebreaking on the previous year to date and furthermore a decrease of 37.5% on the 5-year average (153.6). Of particular note, housebreaking (incl attempts) on dwelling houses has had a significant drop from last year, down 32.14%. (56 PYTD to 38 CYTD). Retail Crime – By the end of Q3, theft by shoplifting has increased slightly by 0.85%. (833 PYTD – 840 CYTD). This remains a high focus area where we continue to work with retailers around prevention measures. Motor Vehicle Crime – Expanding across theft from vehicles, theft of and attempt theft of motor vehicles, there has been a 5.34% drop in these incidents since this time last year. Reducing from 131 across by the end of Q3 PYTD to 124 CYTD.. Acquisitive crime. North Ayrshire officers continue to use intelligence gathering and high visibility policing to identify areas which may be susceptible to housebreakings or vehicle crimes. Currently no particular patterns can be established with most incidents being in isolation. Prevention and Local Policing (Community) officers continue to give advice on securing domestic and commercial property and vehicles. Added lighting, doorbell cameras, neighbourhood awareness and communication all assist in preventing as well as detecting these incidents. Retail – Collectively across the three local authority areas, we continue to focus on retail related thefts and associated disorder. Preventions and Interventions continue to work closely with retailers to ensure that preventative measures and security protocols are in place. As a division, all 3 Local Area Commanders work with each other to identify repeat offender and trends throughout Ayrshire enabling early identification of perpetrators. As discussed at the last PFRC Police Scotland 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 continue to acknowledge and implement preventative advice in an effort to maintain the security of their premises. 37
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Road Safety Safer communities, less crime, supported victims and a thriving workforce. OFFICIAL Road Safety Road Traffic Offences increased from 1867 PYTD to 2504 in the CYTD. A rise of 34.12%. There was also a 30.3% increase on the 5-year average from 1922 to 2504 offences. By the close of quarter 2, there have been 4 fatalities this year on North Ayrshire roads in comparison to 2 by the same time last year meaning no further fatalities on North Ayrshire roads during Q3 . Serious injury RTCs on our North Ayrshire roads have 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. Speeding offences have increased from 237 (PYTD) to 449 (CYTD). A considerable increase of 89% which shows the level of proactivity by North Ayrshire officers in conjunction with our Roads Policing colleagues. Careless driving offences have reduced slightly from 124 to 119, a decrease of 4%. 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 and educating drivers and other road users in their behaviours helps to increase detections but more importantly reduce serious injury and fatalities on our road network. Festive Driving Campaign – The Police Scotland Festive Drink Driving Campaign took place nationwide between 1st December 2025 until 4th January 2025. Naturally this also focussed on motorists in North Ayrshire. The following are some significant results. • Breath Tests Carries Out – 3021 with 319 drink driving offences detected. • Drug Wipes Carried Out - 626 with 398 drug driving offences detected. 38
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Community Wellbeing Safer communities, less crime, supported victims and a thriving workforce. OFFICIAL Protecting the most Vulnerable – By the end of quarter 3 (1st April -31st December 2025) officers in North Ayrshire submitted 4334 concern reports for individuals in the reporting period. 1784 relate to vulnerable adults and 2124 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 1784 individuals, and these were shared on 1827 occasions with partners, multiple partners are notified to ensure wider safeguarding. Missing People – Between 1st October and 31st December 2025 North Ayrshire officers dealt with 81 reports of Missing People. This is a total of 258 by the end of Q3. During quarter 3, 43 of the reports were adults and 38 related to persons under the age of 18 years old. By way of a further analysis, 9 were from local authority children’s houses, 3 privately owned children’s houses and the remaining 26 were from their home addresses. 17 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 Protecting the most Vulnerable North Ayrshire Preventions and Interventions (PC Jamie Cree) and Anti Social Behaviour officer (PC Heather Galloway) continuously work closely with partner agencies and third sector organisations to ensure that crime prevention advice is shared and that vulnerable people within our communities are provided the appropriate support and pathways. 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 within our North Ayrshire schools to deliver inputs, focussing on the key local priorities within each area such as ASB, road safety, sexually related crime and intelligence gathering. Missing People Work in North Ayrshire remains ongoing to reduce the number of Missing episodes from young people in Children’s Houses. Working with the Children’s Houses and Social Work is vital to protecting young people in the community and to reduce the demands on service. Many adults who are reported missing suffer mental health challenges, and we have increased our work with Health and Social Care partners to ensure safeguarding, guidance and appropriate pathways are put in place. 39
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UA Sub-Division Specially Trained Officers (STOs) (Q3) - 1st October 2025 – 31st December 2025 (% figures represent a national comparison) 5.8% 3.7% PS27 – STO not tasked to incident PS28 – STO tasked to incident PS29 – No STO available to attend *Discharge Details: - None Total Number of STO’s: 49 OFFICIAL Under 18 use: None Self- Harm Non Self- Harm National 26 195 UA Sub- Div 0 12 Self-Harm Incidents 0.0% 6.1% PS2 7 PS2 8 PS2 9 National 114 538 19 UA Sub-Div 7 24 0 Deployment Incidents 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 Und er 18 18- 30 31- 64 65+ Unk now n National 9 75 130 1 6 UA Sub-Div 0 1 11 0 0 Subject Age 0 50 100 150 200 250 White BME Not Stated National 207 8 6 UA Sub-Div 12 0 0 Officer Defined Subject Ethnicity Total Uses National: 221 UA Sub-Div: 12 (5.4%) Draw National:79 UA Sub-Div: 5 (6.3%) Aimed National: 34 UA Sub-Div: 1 (2.9%) Laser Dot National: 88 UA Sub-Div: 6 (6.8%) Arc Display National: 3 UA Sub-Div: 0 (0.0%) Discharged* National: 17 UA Sub-Div: 0 (0.0%) 0 20 40 60 80 100 Yes No Percieve d National 96 77 48 UA Sub-Div 3 6 3 Weapons Presented Subject Gender 190 1 1 Male National 27 1 FemaleWeapons Presented at Officers in UA Sub-div include: Knives & Sword 3.1% 7.8% 6.2% 5.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.5% 6.1% 40
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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 SafetyE sco SPOTLIGHT – Crimestoppers/Fearless (Youth Service) Crimestoppers have been a partner of Police Scotland and continue to be an important link in keeping our communities safe. Crimestoppers are an independent charity that gives people the power to speak up and stop crime anonymously. Crimestoppers allow members of the community to report crime/criminal activities or concerns, and it can be done through telephone or online reports. With that in mind and with there being a number of concerns routinely raised in North Ayrshire, such as anti-social behaviour, drug use/dealing, driving offences and acquisitive crime including repeat shopliftings, it is vital that we encourage our citizens to use the service enabling the gathering of information and intelligence which then forms proactive policing in your area. This allows the Local Area Commander, Chief Inspector Judith Macgregor to focus resourcing where it is needed and has the most preventative benefit and disrupt offending activity. Whilst many communities may not wish to pass information to the Police as people feel vulnerable, scared or afraid of the consequences, Crimestoppers is a way this information can be delivered with the reporter’s identity remaining fully anonymous . Concerns can then be acted on to ensure criminality is targeted and those intent on offending can be identified. Please encourage constituents to use Crimestoppers online or contact them anonymously on 0800 555 111. 41
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