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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, 15 June 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 2 March 2026 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 Submit report by the Head of Democratic Services advising Committee of the finalised Strategic Policing Plan 2026-2029 (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 2 March 2026 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, Stewart Ferguson, Scott Davidson, Mary Hume, Davina McTiernan and John Sweeney. Present (Remote Attendance) Donald L. Reid. In Attendance R. Lynch, Senior Manager and C. Cochrane, Solicitor (Legal Services) and C. Stewart, Committee Services Officer (Corporate Services). Also In Attendance Chief Superintendent S. Chow and Chief Inspector J. Macgregor; and Area Commander K. Murphy, Group Commander P. Storrie and I. Campbell, Watch Commander (Scottish Fire and Rescue Service). Chair Councillor Donald Reid in the Chair. Apologies Charles Currie and Jean McClung. 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 24 November 2025 were confirmed and the Minutes signed in accordance with Paragraph 7 (1) of Schedule 7 of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973. 3. Strategic Policing Plan for Scotland 2026-2029 Consultation Submitted report by the Head of Democratic Services advising of the response submitted to the consultation, attached at Appendix 1 to the report. The Committee agreed to note the response submitted. Agenda Item 2 5
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4. 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 October – December 2026. The report provided an analysis of performance across various indicators, using comparisons with previous quarters across a four-year timespan as a basis for measuring performance, together with a summary of priorities and current activity. Area Commander Murphy and Group Commander Storrie provided additional contextual information and were heard in response to Members’ questions. The Committee agreed (a) that a short briefing or presentation be brought to a future meeting of the Committee on fire safety and prevention measures for caravan sites given concerns raised at the meeting; and (b) otherwise to note the contents of the report. 5. 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 – 31 December 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. 6. Urgent Items There were no urgent items. The meeting ended at 3.25 p.m. The full meeting proceedings can be viewed at https://north-ayrshire.public-i.tv/core/portal/home 6
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NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL 15 June 2026 Police and Fire and Rescue Committee Meeting Title: Strategic Policing Plan for Scotland 2026-2029 Purpose: To advise the Committee of the finalised Strategic Policing Plan for Scotland 2026-2029. Recommendation: That the Committee notes the terms of the Strategic Policing Plan for Scotland 2026-2029. 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 (“Consultation”). 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. The Committee responded to the Consultation and a report was brought to this Committee on the 2nd March 2026 outlining the terms of this Committee’s response to the consultation. 1.4 On 24 March 2026 the Strategic Policing Plan for Scotland 2026-2029 was published. 2. Background 2.1 The SPA published the Strategic Policing Plan for Scotland 2026-2029 (“Strategic Plan”) on 24 March 2026. 2.2 The Strategic Plan identified five strategic outcomes. These are narrated in the Plan as:- 1. Strategic Outcome 1: Communities are safer and more secure, with less crime and improved wellbeing. 2. Strategic Outcome 2: Services are designed in a trauma-informed and person- centred way to ensure victims and communities have trust and confidence in policing and are supported. 3. Strategic Outcome 3: Partners and stakeholders are involved in developing a responsive and proactive approach to prevention, early intervention and harm reduction. Agenda Item 3 7
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4. Strategic Outcome 4: The working environment is safer and its culture more inclusive and is one which 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 collaborative and innovative 2.3 A copy of the finalised Strategic Plan is included at Appendix 1. 3. Proposals 3.1 That the Committee notes the terms of the finalised Strategic Plan. 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 Strategic Plan 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 took account of the responses to the Consultation received on their draft Strategic Plan to help inform the final version of the Strategic Plan. Accordingly, the finalised version of the Strategic Plan has been 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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North Ayrshire Council Police & Fire Committee January - March 2026 Q4 Scrutiny Report Agenda Item 4 13
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2026© Scottish Fire & Rescue ServicePage 1 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 North Ayrshire Council Police & Fire Committee January - March 2026 Q4 Scrutiny Report 14
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2025-26 Q41. Summary 126 Fires 108 280 False Alarms 517 25 4 1 Fire Fatalities 15 3 98 UFAS 2026© Scottish Fire & Rescue ServicePage 2 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) Inter-Agency Fire (Building) False Alarm (Good Intent) Flooding / Water Rescue Humanitarian Fire (Vehicle) Vehicle (Non-fire) 151 98 72 54 42 31 14 13 12 10 Fire Safety AuditsHome Fire Safety Visits Total Incidents (Incl. Incompletes) 37208 7KLVUHSRUWKLJKOLJKWVDRYHUDOOLQFUHDVHLQWRWDOLQFLGHQWVFRPSDUHGWRWKHSUHYLRXVTXDUWHUHTXDWLQJWR4 PRUHLQFLGHQWV However there is a 17% (104 Incidents) decrease compared to the same period last year. .H\FKDQJHVcompared to last quarter LQFOXGH )LUHV LQFUHDVHGE\9 10LQFLGHQWV
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2. Trends Previous 16 quarters (4 years) 2026© Scottish Fire & Rescue ServicePage 3 Accidental Dwelling Fires 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 2025-26 Q4 25 26 36 2025 28 30 30 29 28 2425 27 29 28 24 Deliberate Fires 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 2025-26 Q4 175 63 179 46 66 170 141 83 61 91 110 93 69 113 93 162 Non-Domestic Fires 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 2025-26 Q4 9 7 15 34 45 8 7 5 999 7 4 9 Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals 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 2025-26 Q4 161 98 201 76 184 131169 92 98100 198 123 85 90 112105 Road Traffic Collisions 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 2025-26 Q4 11 9 20 20 13 12 1818 12 13 14 1415 17 16 19 16
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2. Trends 2026© Scottish Fire & Rescue ServicePage 4 Previous 16 quarters (4 years) Accidental Dwelling Fire Casualties 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 2025-26 Q4 3 45 0 0 54 1 4 4 2 21 1 2 1 Non-Fire Casualties 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 2025-26 Q4 11 18 30 15 13 26 26 24 26 18 26 16 23 18 20 23 Road Traffic Collision Casualties 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 2025-26 Q4 5 6 18 4 16 5 15 14 12 11 11 8 17 8 8 10 Home Fire Safety Visits 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 2025-26 Q4 207 208 331 117188 236258 198206 246 224 244 155 206 255 212 Fire Safety Audits 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 2025-26 Q4 53 37 110 21 28 26 96 78 55 23 5155 68 34 46 48 17
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2026© Scottish Fire & Rescue ServicePage 5 Accidental Dwelling Fires in this period Extent of Damage Incidents Not applicable 13 Limited to item 1st ignited 8 Limited to room of origin 4 Roof space and other floors(s) 1 Source of Ignition (Top 10) Cooking appliance Electricity supply Not known Matches and candles Other domestic style appliance Electric Lighting Other appliance or equipment Smoking Related 11 5 3 2 2 1 1 1 Trend by Quarter (4 years) 20 25 30 35 40 26 Incidents by Ward Garnock Valley Irvine West Ardrossan Irvine South Kilwinning North Coast Saltcoats and Stevenston 7 4 3 3 3 3 3 2025-26 Q43. Accidental Dwelling Fires $FFLGHQWDOGZHOOLQJILUHVKDYHGHFUHDVHGE\8 2LQFLGHQWV
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5. Non-Fire Casualties 2026© Scottish Fire & Rescue ServicePage 7 Casualties by Ward North Coast Saltcoats and Stevenston Kilwinning Irvine West Ardrossan Garnock Valley Irvine East Irvine South 5 4 3 2 1 1 1 1 Trend by Quarter (4 years) 10 15 20 25 30 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 Nature of Injury/Cause of Death Casualties Breathing difficulties (Other than 'Overcome by gas, smoke or toxic fumes, asphyxiation') 2 Collapse 2 Cuts/Lacerations 2 Fracture 2 Other 2 Unconscious, fitting or unresponsive (no other evident significant injury) 2 Back / Neck injury (spinal) 1 Bruising 1 Chest / Abdominal injury 1 Chest pain / Heart condition / Cardiac arrest 1 Not known 1 Other medical condition 1 2025-26 Q4 15 3 24 0 11 4 1RQILUHUHODWHGFDVXDOWLHVGHFUHDVHGE\31% 8
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8. Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals 2026© Scottish Fire & Rescue ServicePage 10 Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals in this period 2025-26 Q4 Top 15 Property Types Property Type Incidents Residential Home 55 Hospitals and medical care 16 Sheltered Housing - not self contained 12 Food and Drink 2 Offices and call centres 2 Other holiday residence (cottage, flat, chalet) 2 Other Residential Home 2 Sporting venues 2 Warehouses and bulk storage 2 Boarding House/B&B other 1 Entertainment and culture 1 Hotel/motel 1 Incidents by Ward Kilwinning Irvine West North Coast Garnock Valley Irvine South Saltcoats and Stevenston Irvine East 43 24 9 8 7 6 1 Trend by Quarter (4 years) 50 100 150 200 250 98 8)$6LQFLGHQWVKDYHVHHQ\HDURQ\HDUincidents remain the sameZKLOstVKRZLQJD3deFUHDVH 3LQFLGHQWV
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9. Road Traffic Collisions 2026© Scottish Fire & Rescue ServicePage 11 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 Q4 Incidents by Ward Ardrossan Garnock Valley Arran Irvine South Kilwinning North Coast Saltcoats and Stevenston 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 Trend by Quarter (4 years) 10 15 20 9 6 0 1 0 6 0 Property Type Incidents Car 7 Lorry/HGV 1 Motorcycle 1 Incident Type Incidents Vehicle (Non-fire) 9 5RDG7UDIILF&ROOLVLRQVKDYHdeFUHDVHGE\31 4LQFLGHQWV
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10. Home Fire Safety Visits 2026© Scottish Fire & Rescue ServicePage 12 11. Fire Safety Enforcement Job Type Count Audit 37 Consultation 1 Short Post Fire Audit 1 During this reporting period 208 High Risk Visits were completed, 88 of these from a Post Domestic Incident Response and 26 properties were fitted with detection. 44 Adult Protection and 1 Child Wellbeing Referrals were submitted. 4 Fire retardant bedding sets were issued. Audits by Ward Saltcoats and Stevenston Garnock Valley Kilwinning Irvine South North Coast Ardrossan 9 8 7 6 5 2 2025-26 Q4 HFSVs by Ward Saltcoats and Stevenston Garnock Valley North Coast Kilwinning Irvine West Ardrossan Irvine South Irvine East Arran 44 43 27 26 25 22 14 6 1 Home Fire Safety Visits 208 25
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12. Community Safety & Engagement Community Activities 54 activities, directly relating to Educational Input and Community Events, recorded by Community Action Team (CAT) and crews across North Ayrshire. Activities include: Targeted School/Nursery talks in line with the Ayrshire Engagement Syllabus (Anti Social Behaviour, Water Safety & General Fire Safety advice). Community Events Station Visits for Community Groups, schools and nursery groups. CPR Awareness input to community groups and schools. Highlighted North Ayrshire Engagement Activities: Wholetime, On - Call and CAT completed an initiative to engage with caravan site owners and users. Personnel attended 22 caravan sites. Engagement involved site owners and staff with leaflets and QR code posters (linked to SFRS caravan safety messaging) being left for placement within caravans, reception and public areas. An extended Post Domestic Incident Response was carried out on the Isle of Cumbrae on 4th March. Personnel delivered HFSV postcards to 774 properties. This resulted in 10 visits being carried out, 2 properties being supplied with detection and 4 Adult Protection referrals being submitted. 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. 2026© Scottish Fire & Rescue ServicePage 13 2025-26 Q4 26
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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. 2026© Scottish Fire & Rescue ServicePage 14 27
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North Ayrshire Performance Report OFFICIAL Safer communities, less crime, supported victims and a thriving workforce. Quarter 4 :1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026 29
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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 for Ayrshire, I am pleased to present the performance report for North Ayrshire 2025/26. Overall incidents in North Ayrshire are down by the end of Q4 (year end) from 37,531 this time last year, to 35,054 by the end of March 2026. This is a drop of 7.6% with a further decrease of 6.3% on the 5-year average. Overall crime has risen 5.7% within this reporting period; however, I am pleased to report that is in the main due to proactive policing of our road networks. Now that we are heading into the 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. As always, I want to thank partners for working with us to make North Ayrshire communities a safer place to live, work and thrive. Policing continues to face challenges our officers and staff have continued to work hard, flexing resources to meet demands. Chief Superintendent Suzanne Chow 30
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Overview Safer communities, less crime, supported victims and a thriving workforce. OFFICIAL Violence CYTD: 1767 PYTD: 1881 % Change Prev Year: -6.1% Drugs Supply CYTD: 77 PYTD: 85 % Change Prev Year: -9.4% -19.6% Sexual Crimes CYTD: 384 PYTD: 344 % Change Prev Year: +11.6% Serious Organised Crime ASB CYTD: 6588 PYTD: 7040 % Change Prev Year: -6.4% Hate Crime CYTD: 105 PYTD: 138 % Change Prev Year: -23.9% Domestic Abuse CYTD: 1755 PYTD: 1787 % Change Prev Year: -1.8% Safer Communities Acquisitive Crime CYTD: 2,386 PYTD: 2,410 % Change Prev Year: -1% Robbery CYTD: 38 PYTD: 34 % Change Prev Year: +11.8% Acquisitive Crime Road Traffic Offences CYTD: 3,346 PYTD: 2,462 % Change Prev Year: +35.9% Fatal & Serious Injury CYTD: 4/32 PYTD: 3/42 % Change Prev Year +33.3% and -23.8% Road Safety 31
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Serious Crime Safer communities, less crime, supported victims and a thriving workforce. OFFICIAL Violent Crime - Violent Crime has decreased by 6.1% on the previous year to date and is down from 1881 to 1767 incidents. Homicides remain at 2 meaning there have been no further homicides within the Q4 reporting period. Serious Assaults have decreased by 16.9% on last year from 71 to 59 and decreased by 16.9% on the 5-year average (5-year average being 71). Robberies have increased slightly from last year (34 PYTD to 38 CYTD) an increase of 11.8%. The 5-year average is 37 for the end of Q4 meaning that this is still inline with the previous 5 years. Drug Related Crime – Between 1st January 2026 and 31st March 2026, 30 search warrants were executed, 25 were positive, 7 resulted in supply charges. During Q4 drug supply (including possession with intent to supply) has shown a decrease of 9.4% on the previous year to date dropping from 85 to 77 offences. Recognising this, we have continued to increase our proactive activity around this crime type. During the reporting period (end of Q4) there have been 569 offences relating to possession of a controlled drug compared to 586 this time PYTD, therefore a decrease of 2.9%. Our focus remains on this area to reduce the harm drugs cause across all communities. Violent Crime - Robbery is a violent and unacceptable crime to have on our streets. Each robbery is scrutinised closely by CID and the Local Area Commander. There have been no emerging patterns identified. This quarter a female was assaulted, threatened with scissors and a screwdriver then robbed of her mobile phone in Irvine, diligent investigations from our team using CCTV footage resulted in the accused being arrested. The prevention and investigation of violent crime remains a priority for the directed tasking of North Ayrshire officers. We remain focussed on reducing serious assaults and robberies, directing resources towards specific areas, addressing anti social behaviour issues which tend to increase at this time of year, and safeguarding our communities. Drug Related Crime - Increased focus on intelligence gathering and stop and search continues to be integral to our efforts to reduce drug harm in North Ayrshire. Collaboration with both external and internal partners allows us to continue to focus on the serious and organised crime structure surrounding drug activity in the area. Furthermore, there is an awareness of the UK wide problem surrounding county lines and how this may or may not feed into drug activity in North Ayrshire. Information from our communities is key to understanding this picture. Officers from our teams had a recent successful detection for drugs in Irvine - 94 wraps crack, 249g cocaine with a combined value £9640 were recovered. 32
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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 11.6% since last year and an increase of 22.6% in the 5-year average. Rape - Recorded Rape crimes have reduced by 6.5% from 62 last year to 58 this year. Furthermore, the detection rate for Rape has risen by 2.1%. There continues to be focused attention on this area of policing and safeguarding. Sexual Assaults - Have risen from 134 recorded incidents PYTD to 154 incidents by the end of Q4 - CYTD. Officers continue to investigate such crimes robustly to identify perpetrators. However, there is also continued work by our Preventions, Campus and Local Policing officers focussing on educating our young people on behaviours that are not acceptable and should be reported to education staff and/or police. Throughout the school calendar year Campus Officers continue to deliver inputs on sextortion, misogyny, and online safety. Causing to view sexual activity or images – There has been a decrease again this quarter in crimes involving causing to view sexual activity or images. This has dropped by 14% from 57 (PYTD) to 49 (CYTD) and by 7.9% on the 5-year average – 53 crimes. Sexual Crime - 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. Dedicated Public Protection officers are also based in North Ayrshire with their primary focus being to investigate sexual offences. They are supported by specialist officers from national divisions who provide further expertise when required. 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. 33
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Safer Communities Safer communities, less crime, supported victims and a thriving workforce. OFFICIAL Domestic Abuse Incidents - have decreased by 1.8% compared to the previous year. Officers in North Ayrshire attended 1755 domestic incidents up until the end of the Q4 reporting period, 776 of which were domestic related crimes (44.2%). This slight decrease is in contrast with the National Figures which presents a slight rise in reported domestic incidents. Proactive policing of domestic bail requirements has resulted in detections in the PYTD being 119 and the CYTD remaining similar at 104. Furthermore, we continue to support and protect victims throughout their criminal justice journey. Anti-Social Behaviour - Incidents have decreased by 6.4% on the previous year to date, with overall ASB calls to police reducing from 7040 to 6588 incidents and are down 7.1% on the 5-year average. CYTD there have been 907 intelligence lead stop searches conducted within North Ayrshire with 274 resulting in a positive outcome (30.2%). A slight decrease on the previous year of 1033 and 308 (29.8%) 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 Q4 have decreased on the previous year from 138 to 105 which is a 23.9 % decrease. The detection rate has decreased slightly from last year with 2025/26 = 66.7% and 2024/25 = 70.3%, a decrease of 3.6%. 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 Q4 period (156 disclosures made) continue to rise, demonstrating the commitment and effectiveness of the Domestic Abuse Safeguarding Team. 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 (RTA) 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 group 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. Safer Shores commenced earlier in mid- March recognising that better weather alongside spring holidays can often mean that prevention of anti-social behaviour must start sooner than in previous years. Further joint working with management at the Rivergate Centre aims to identify and safeguard young people who come to the attention of police and other partner agencies. Effective partnership work between Police Scotland and Norh Ayrshire Council continues to the reduction of overall anti-social behaviour across the communities. This year we have also seen a significant positive impact from the investment of the new CCTV in the harbour area of Irvine. 34
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Acquisitive Crime Safer communities, less crime, supported victims and a thriving workforce. OFFICIAL Acquisitive Crime - Overall Acquisitive crime has decreased by 1% on the previous year dropping from 2410 incidents to 2386 incidents. To date there has also been a decrease of 1.6% in the 5-year average which sits at 2425. Theft by Housebreaking - It is positive to see a significant decrease of 28% (75 down to 54) in theft by housebreaking on the previous year to date and furthermore a decrease of 48.8% on the 5-year average (105 crimes). Retail Crime – By the end of Q4, theft by shoplifting continued to increase rising by 7.8%. (1048 PYTD – 1130 CYTD) and by 31.2% on the 5-year average of 861 crimes. This remains an increasingly frustrating but an important area of focus for policing, where we continue to work alongside retailers around prevention measures. We continue to target repeat offenders requesting the relevant bail conditions to restrict opportunities to re-offend once detected and charged. It is important to not that this is a national issue and Ayrshire are leading the way in areas of prevention and detection of repeat offenders. Acquisitive crime.- North Ayrshire officers continue to use data analyse, 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. In this quarter there was a theft of a motor vehicle from Beith which resulted in extensive cross-border enquires with Greater Glasgow Division. Utilising ANPR and CCTV officers located the motor vehicle in the Glasgow area before successfully returning it to the owner. Retail – Collectively across the three local authority areas, we continue to focus on retail related thefts and associated disorder. Our Preventions and Interventions Officer continues to work closely with retailers to ensure that preventative measures and security protocols are in place. As a division, all 3 Local Area Commanders maintain a joint approach to identify repeat offender and trends throughout Ayrshire enabling early identification of perpetrators. Ayrshire officers 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 measures to deter offenders from this crime type. Further funding has been secured to enable North Ayrshire officers to deploy directed patrols to prevent and assist retailers. 35
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Road Safety Safer communities, less crime, supported victims and a thriving workforce. OFFICIAL Road Safety - Road Traffic Offences increased from 2462 PYTD to 3346 in the CYTD – a rise of 35.9%. There was also a 31.3% increase on the 5-year average from 2547 to 3346 offences. Whilst there have been 4 fatalities this year there were no fatalities in North Ayrshire for quarter 4 compared to 1 for the same period last year. Serious injury RTCs on our North Ayrshire roads have decreased from 42 the previous year to date to 32 this year – a drop of 23.8%. Speeding offences have increased from 332 (PYTD) to 579 (CYTD). A considerable increase of 74.4% which shows the level of proactivity by North Ayrshire officers in conjunction with our Roads Policing colleagues. Careless driving offences have also increased slightly by 15.5% from 238 (PYTD) to 275 (CYTD). Road safety remains a priority in North Ayrshire with the focus throughout the reporting period being on proactivity, using Local Policing and specialised support from Road Policing teams to detect and deter. Road Traffic proactivity is 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, proactive policing, and educating drivers and other road users in behaviours helps to drive road safety and importantly reduces serious injury and fatalities on our road network. Officers have detected 100 offenders driving under the influence of drink or drugs in the reporting period, an increase of 63% from PYTD of 59. Of these numbers, 65 of offenders failed a drugs wipe at the roadside, which evidences the prevalence of drug driving. However, this increase indicates that officers are using their powers efficiently to detect these offences. There were 130 speeding offence detections in the reporting period, an increase of 37% from PYTD of 95. Ayrshire Division and Roads Policing are supported by analysts to target the correct roads at the correct times to ensure activity has the greatest impact to reduce casualties. Officers have detected 19 offenders who have failed to wear seatbelts during their routine patrols in this reporting period. This is an increase of 171% from PYTD of 7. Officers will continue to enforce these offences robustly as failure to wear a seatbelt can reduce the chances of survival by 50% in the event of a collision (Road Safety Scotland). 36
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Community Wellbeing Safer communities, less crime, supported victims and a thriving workforce. OFFICIAL Protecting the most Vulnerable – During Q4 (1st January 2026 - 31st March 2026) officers in North Ayrshire submitted 1423 concern reports for individuals in the reporting period. 545 related to vulnerable adults and 697 related to child concerns (some repeat reports). Concern reports are triaged by officers and shared with various partners where required, ensuring a multi-agency approach to reducing vulnerability through partnership work. In Q4, 1021 incidents were shared with various partner agencies. The total number of concern reports submitted for the year to date is 5753 with 2812 relating to children and 2239 relating to adults. Protecting the most vulnerable members of society is vital in North Ayrshire. Missing People – Between 1st January and 31st March 2026 North Ayrshire officers dealt with 60 reports of Missing People. This is a total of 318 by the end of Q4. During Q4, 28 of the reports were adults and 32 related to persons under the age of 18 years old. By way of a further analysis, 1 was from a local authority children’s house, 4 from privately owned children’s houses and the remaining 27 were from their home addresses. 6 Missing person reports identified patients missing from hospital (Woodlands View). Our evidence led and risk focused approach allows us to focus resources to the greatest areas of need and vulnerability. Protecting the most Vulnerable - Between 1st January and 31st March 2026, North Ayrshire Preventions and Interventions, alongside North Ayrshire Trading Standards department, took part in several targeted operations involving the seizure of counterfeit cigarettes and fake vape products from shops throughout North Ayrshire. The owners of the shops were subsequently fined. Preventative work was carried out, visiting several libraries in North Ayrshire providing help and advice to vulnerable members of the community on scams and fraud. The North Ayrshire Antisocial Behaviour officer continues to work with the North Ayrshire Antisocial Behaviour Investigation Team (ASBIT) preparing case conference documents and sharing information on noise, disturbance, public nuisance and neighbour dispute incidents. Working alongside North Ayrshire CCTV, officers have been able to identify young people involved in antisocial behaviour within North Ayrshire. In collaboration with ASBIT police have conducted joint interviews with parents of the young people involved in antisocial behaviour. Missing People - Work in North Ayrshire also remains ongoing to reduce the number of missing people from Children’s Houses. Working with the Children’s Houses and Social Work is vital in protecting young people in the community. Missing and vulnerable people remain part of the core daily business of Response Policing. When there is a missing or concern for person within North Ayrshire, our operational supervisors clearly understand the risk and the importance around keeping people safe and protected. Resourcing these incidents is intense and focussed to bring these situations to a safe conclusion. This year we spent 31,254 resourcing hours searching for missing people in North Ayrshire. 37
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North Ayrshire Specially Trained Officers (STOs) (Q4) - 1st January 2026 – 31st March 2026 (% figures represent a Divisional comparison) 4.5% 4.0% PS27 – STO not tasked to incident PS28 – STO tasked to incident PS29 – No STO available to attend OFFICIAL Under 18 use: Aim: Male 17yrs: No weapon: Arrested MDA 1981 Self- Harm Non Self- Harm National 27 229 UA Sub Div 4 8 Self-Harm Incidents 14.8 % 3.5% PS2 7 PS2 8 PS2 9 National 126 494 21 UA Sub Div 7 28 1 Deployment Incidents 0 50 100 150 U 18 18- 30 31- 64 65 + National 16 78 147 2 UA Sub Div 1 5 3 2 Subject Age 0 50 100 150 200 250 White BME Not Stated National 237 11 8 UA Sub Div 11 0 1 Subject Defined Ethnicity Total Uses National: 256 UA Sub Div: 12 (4.69%) Draw National: 98 UA Sub Div: 6 (6.12%) Aimed National: 47 UA Sub Div: 3 (6.38%) Red Dot National: 87 UA Sub Div: 3 (3.45%) Arc Display National: 8 UA Sub Div: 0 (0.00%) Discharged National: 16 UA Sub Div: 0 (0.00%) 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 Yes No Percieve d National 109 55 92 UA Sub Div 5 6 1 Weapons Presented Subject Sex 220 1 0 Male National UA Sub… 25 1 FemaleWeapons Presented at Officers include: Knives (4) & Razor Blade (1) 4.6% 10.9% 1.1% 4.6% 0.0% 12.5% 4.8% 5.7% 5.6% 6.3% 6.4% 2.0% 100% 38
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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 – Police Scotland Youth Volunteers (PSYV) Police Scotland Youth Volunteers (PSYV) was devised by the then Prince Charles as a way of connecting young people (aged 13-18) in communities with the police, whilst encouraging good citizenship and providing volunteering opportunities. The first group in Scotland (the flagship) commenced at Dumfries House in Cumnock in 2014, with a further 3 Ayrshire groups added since; Ayr, Kilmarnock and Saltcoats. The Saltcoats PSYV group started in 2018. The Saltcoats PSYV group meets on a Tuesday evening at the Training Station and consists of 20 young people and 4 Adult Volunteers. The Adult Volunteers, who are not police officers, are supported by the PSYV Divisional Co-ordinator, PC Fiona Gibson. Members come from all backgrounds and often include care experienced and neurodiverse young people. Over the last year, members from Saltcoats PSYV group have completed a combined total of 900 volunteering hours at events such as Marymass, Segdoune Gala Day, Dalry Agricultural Show, Eglinton Park Care Experienced Day, ‘Reclaim the Night’ and Irvine Beach Clean Up to name a few. In addition to this, members have assisted in collecting for the Poppy Appeal and Beatson Cancer Charity, as well as having opportunities further afield at the International Air Show and the Edinburgh Tattoo. Two youth volunteers have completed 500 hours of individual volunteering since joining PSYV. One young person has been recognised for his efforts by being awarded a place at an international youth conference in Budapest, one of only 6 young people from Scotland picked to attend. Another is being rewarded with a special recognition award for volunteering at over 130 events and achieving over 700 volunteering hours, the highest of all Ayrshire PSYV groups. Many of the PSYV members work towards recognised awards, such as the Saltire Award for volunteering or Progression Awards, all of which are presented at an end of year ceremony held at Dumfries House. Over the next year, PSYV in Saltcoats will recruit new youth volunteers and will continue to volunteer within communities in North Ayrshire. 39
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