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20 March 2026 
Members of the 
Community Safety Partnership Forum
Chief Executive’s Office
Rachel Blair
Chief Officer (Legal & Democratic)
Civic Centre, Windmillhill Street,
Motherwell ML1 1AB
www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk 
Notice is given that a Meeting of the Community Safety Partnership Forum is to be held in
the Committee Room 4, Civic Centre, Windmillhill Street, Motherwell, ML1 1AB on Tuesday,
31 March 2026 at 10:00 AM which you are requested to attend. 
The agenda of business is attached. 
Rachel Blair
Chief Officer (Legal & Democratic) 
Members : 
Clerk Name: Democratic Services
Clerk Telephone: 
Clerk Email: Committee@northlan.gov.uk 
G Woods, D Johnston, J McLaren, J Reddin, D Robb, A Thomas, N Wilson.  
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Agenda 
1 Declarations of Interest In Terms of the Ethical
Standards In Public Life Etc. (Scotland) Act 2000   
2 Community Safety Partnership Forum - 22
December 2025
Submit minute of meeting of the Community Safety
Partnership Forum held on 22 December 2025 
5 - 6 
3 Scottish Fire and Rescue Service - North
Lanarkshire Performance Report
Submit report by the Local Senior Officer providing an
overview of Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
performance within North Lanarkshire for the Quarter 3
2025/26. 
7 - 24 
4 Police Scotland - North Lanarkshire Performance
Report
Submit report by the Local Policing Commander
providing an update in respect of policing performance
and activity within North Lanarkshire, focusing on the
priorities within the Local Police Plan for Quarter 3
2025/26. 
25 - 38 
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COMMUNITY SAFETY PARTNERSHIP FORUM – 22 DECEMBER 2025
Monday, 22 December 2025 at 10am.
A Remote Meeting of the COMMUNITY SAFETY PARTNERSHIP FORUM
PRESENT
Councillor Woods, Convener; Councillors Reddin, Robb, and Thomas.
CHAIR
Councillor Woods (Convener) presided.
IN ATTENDANCE
Community Partnership Manager and Democratic Co-Ordinator, North Lanarkshire Council, Superintendent,
Chief Inspector, and North Lanarkshire Licensing and Partnership Liaison Officer, Police Scotland, and Area
Commander and Station Commander, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
APOLOGIES
Councillor D Johnston.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST IN TERMS OF THE ETHICAL STANDARDS IN PUBLIC LIFE ETC.
SCOTLAND) ACT 2000
1. The meeting noted that there were no declarations.
COMMUNITY SAFETY PARTNERSHIP FORUM - MINUTE
2. There was submitted the Minute of the meeting of the Community Safety Partnership Forum held on
6 October 2025.
Decided: that the minute of the meeting of the Community Safety Partnership Forum held on 6
October 2025, be approved.
SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE – NORTH LANARKSHIRE PERFORMANCE REPORT
3. There was submitted a report by the Scottish Fire and Rescue (SFRS): (1) providing an overview of
performance in North Lanarkshire for Quarter 2 2025/26, which provided statistical information on key
priority areas compared with the corresponding periods from the previous year; (2) advising that SFRS
are committed to ensuring that the resources to serve the communities of North Lanarkshire were
maximised and focused on the delivery of positive outcomes at every opportunity, and applied to all
SFRS activity, including operational incidents and community safety engagement; (3) indicating that
the outcomes detailed within the report were based on SFRS’ identified operational demand within
each of the 21 Council wards, which required a targeted approach by all relevant partners to deliver a
joint solution and to reduce the impact of fire in each ward area; and (4) intimating that the current
commitment to SFRS stakeholders would continue to improve through the support of all partners, to
provide a better streamlined joint approach to improving outcomes for the people and communities of
North Lanarkshire.
The Area Commander outlined the key points of note from each of the priority areas, and provided
details on community safety and engagement events that SFRS had organised during the reporting
period, including school safety visits to reinforce key fire safety messages and highlighting the success
Item 2
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COMMUNITY SAFETY PARTNERSHIP FORUM – 22 DECEMBER 2025 
of the ongoing collaboration with MGROUP, formerly Morrisons Energy Services, and thereafter
responded to Members’ Questions. 
Decided: that the contents of the report be noted. 
POLICE SCOTLAND – NORTH LANARKSHIRE PERFORMANCE REPORT 
4. There was submitted a report by Police Scotland: (1) outlining policing performance and activity in
North Lanarkshire for the period from 1 April to 30 September 2025 compared with the corresponding
period from the previous year; and (2)  presenting statistical and qualitive data on each of the areas of
focus identified within the Local Policing Plan, namely: Protecting our Communities; Safeguarding Our
Citizens and Enhancing our Service. 
The Superintendent outlined the key points of note from each of the areas of focus contained within
the report and provided an update on various national and local policing matters and responded to
Member questions. 
Decided: that the contents of the report be noted. 
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Scrutiny Report
2025-26 Q3
North Lanarkshire
Item 3
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202616/03/26 © 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
Scrutiny Report
2025-26 Q3
Multiple Committees have been selected
North Lanarkshire
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2025-26 Q31. Summary
401
Fires
172 404
False Alarms
1,069
35 9 0
Fire Fatalities
16 5
150
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People Rescued by
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Treatment (Non-Fire)
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Treatment (Fires)
Non-Fire Fatalities
Top 10 Incident Types
Fire
(Outdoor)
False Alarm
(Due to
Apparatus)
False Alarm
(UFAS)
Incomplete
(Incomplete)
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262
168
150
92 82 80 78
57
28 20
Fire Safety Audits
Total Incidents
(Incl. Incompletes)
99
Home Fire Safety Visits
253
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2. Trends Previous 16 quarters (4 years)
202616/03/26 © 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
61 5466
364548
63
57
61
51 54
56
45
48
54 56
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
382 263
661
213
648
254 259
556
373
261 247
353 323
473
353
293
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
17 15
26
9
21
12 11 11
18
13
14
19
16
13
19 19
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
298 150
428
9199 124102112118
374
299
103 121
315
299 113
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
24
17
39
36
20
25
21
27
3537
31 25
28
32 30
22
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2. Trends
202616/03/26 © 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
6
15
3 3
7
99
67
6
4
8 8
4 4
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
30
21
43
21 21
42
37
33
30
28
38
25
30
3435
29
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
11
6
30
14
11
17
21
13
22
12
16 18
15
22
1415
Home Fire Safety Visits
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
38
99138
1 26
125
91
74
58
99
97
113
77
62
116 107
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Accidental Dwelling Fires
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Extent of Damage Incidents
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Limited to room of origin 12
Limited to item 1st ignited 11
Limited to 2 floors (not whole
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Electricity
supply
Smoking
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40
50
60
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Motherwell North
Motherwell South East & Ravenscraig
Motherwell West
Airdrie North
Airdrie South
Coatbridge North
Fortissat
Stepps, Chryston & Muirhead
Coatbridge South
Coatbridge West
Cumbernauld East
Mossend & Holytown
Bellshill
Cumbernauld South
Murdostoun
Wishaw
9
5
5
5
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
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Non-Fatal
Casualties
Fatal
Casualties
Nature of Injury/Cause of
Death
Casualties
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Airdrie South
Motherwell West
Coatbridge North
3
2
1
Trend by Quarter (4 years)
5
10
15
People
Rescued by
Firefighters
Extent of Harm
(Non-Fatal)
First Aid Given
at Scene
Hospital Slight
Injuries
Hospital Serious
Injuries
2025-26 Q3
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5. Non-Fire Casualties
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Wishaw
Airdrie Central
Airdrie South
Bellshill
Cumbernauld North
Motherwell South East & Ravenscr…
Motherwell West
Airdrie North
Coatbridge North
Cumbernauld East
Cumbernauld South
Motherwell North
Stepps, Chryston & Muirhead
3
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2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
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20
30
40
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Casualties
Fatal
Casualties
People
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(Non-Fatal)
First Aid Given
at Scene
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Chest / Abdominal injury 3
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2
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Cuts/Lacerations 2
Not known 2
Fracture 1
Head injury 1
Other 1
Other physical injury 1
Overcome by gas, smoke or toxic
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6. Deliberate Fires
Property Type Incident
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Refuse 173
Grassland, woodland and crops 26
Other outdoors (including land) 22
Road Vehicle 22
Dwelling 8
Non Residential 8
Outdoor equipment and machinery 2
Other Residential 1
Outdoor structures 1
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Airdrie North
Motherwell West
Cumbernauld South
Bellshill
Thorniewood
Murdostoun
Airdrie Central
Fortissat
Kilsyth
Mossend & Holytown
Motherwell South East & Ravenscraig
Coatbridge South
Coatbridge West
Motherwell North
Wishaw
Cumbernauld East
Gartcosh, Glenboig & Moodiesburn
Airdrie South
Coatbridge North
Cumbernauld North
Stepps, Chryston & Muirhead
28
27
21
20
18
17
16
15
14
13
13
10
10
9
8
5
5
4
4
3
3
Trend by Quarter (4 years)
200
400
600
263
Deliberate Fires
in this period
2025-26 Q3
Hour of Day
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
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7. Non-Domestic Fires
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Non-Domestic
Fires in this
period
2025-26 Q3
Top 15 Property Types
Property Type Incidents

Retail 4
Entertainment and culture 2
Industrial Processing 2
Public admin, security and safety 2
Industrial Manufacturing 1
Religious 1
Residential Home 1
Sheltered Housing - not self
contained
1
Transport buildings 1
10 (66.7%)
(33.3%)
5
Accidental
Deliberate
Incidents by Ward
Fortissat
Coatbridge North
Cumbernauld North
Thorniewood
Airdrie North
Airdrie South
Bellshill
Coatbridge South
Cumbernauld East
Mossend & Holytown
3
2
2
2
1
1
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2025-26 Q3
Top 15 Property Types
Property Type Incidents
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Hospitals and medical care 19
Hotel/motel 11
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Retail 4
Education 2
Hostel (e.g. for homeless people) 2
Public admin, security and safety 2
Youth hostel 2
Boarding House/B&B for homeless/asylum
seekers
1
Boarding School accommodation 1
Food and Drink 1
Industrial Manufacturing 1
Offices and call centres 1
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Airdrie Central
Coatbridge South
Motherwell South East & Ravenscraig
Coatbridge West
Cumbernauld East
Fortissat
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Wishaw
Bellshill
Coatbridge North
Cumbernauld North
Cumbernauld South
Mossend & Holytown
Motherwell North
Stepps, Chryston & Muirhead
Airdrie South
Kilsyth
Murdostoun
Thorniewood
33
26
13
13
9
8
7
7
7
5
5
5
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
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0
200
400
150
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9. Road Traffic Collisions







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(Non-Fatal)
First Aid Given
at Scene
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Injuries
2025-26 Q3
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Bellshill
Airdrie South
Cumbernauld South
Stepps, Chryston & Muirhead
Airdrie Central
Airdrie North
Coatbridge North
Cumbernauld North
Fortissat
Gartcosh, Glenboig & Moodiesburn
Motherwell South East & Ravenscraig
Murdostoun
3
2
2
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1
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1
1
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1
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20
30
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Vehicle (Non-fire) 16
Fire (Vehicle) 1
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10. Home Fire Safety Visits
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Consultation 68
Specific Visit 5
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Cumbernauld East
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Motherwell South East & Ravenscraig
Coatbridge North
Mossend & Holytown
Stepps, Chryston & Muirhead
Coatbridge South
Cumbernauld North
Airdrie Central
Airdrie South
Motherwell West
Airdrie North
Coatbridge West
Wishaw
Cumbernauld South
Fortissat
Thorniewood
17
16
12
10
9
9
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
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12. Community Safety & Engagement
Strong Delivery of Bonfire & Fireworks Safety Presentations
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2025-26 Q3
In the lead-up to this year’s bonfire season, crews across North Lanarkshire delivered an impressive series of Bonfire and Fireworks Safety
Presentations, engaging pupils and young people in a wide range of schools and community settings. Using a focused and consistent 
approach, the teams reached more  than 860 individuals through dedicated seasonal inputs aimed at reducing risk, raising awareness, and
supporting safer celebrations. 
A significant portion of the work took place within secondary schools, where the Community  provided multiple presentations to S1 pupils, in
cluding sessions at 
Brannock High School, Braidhurst High School, Calderhead High School, Taylor High School, and Airdrie Academy.
These visits included both classroom presentations and large year group assemblies, ensuring that entire S1 classes received timely and 
age appropriate  safety information. 
The content of each session focused on the dangers associated with unofficial bonfires, the safe handling and viewing of fireworks, and the
wider impact  that antisocial behaviour can have on individuals, families, and emergency services. The interactive style of delivery allowed 
pupils to ask questions and  discuss real life scenarios, helping them to better understand how their choices can influence community safety
during one of the busiest periods of the 
year. The high number of pupils reached through repeated visits highlights strong partnerships with local schools and a shared commitment
to prevention  focused education. 
Overall, this year’s Bonfire and Fireworks Safety campaign represents a highly successful effort, helping to equip hundreds of young people
with the 
knowledge they need to stay safe while also contributing to a reduction in fire related incidents across North Lanarkshire. The positive 
reception from 
schools and pupils alike demonstrates the continued value of early intervention work, and the programme stands as an excellent example of
the proactive  prevention and community engagement delivered by crews across the area.
No Foul No Fire 
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has begun piloting a new community engagement initiative, No Foul No Fire, with young players
at Shotts Bon Accord in North Lanarkshire.
The programme uses a football tactics board during training sessions to help young people explore how poor decisions, lack of discipline, or
disrespect on the pitch can weaken a team. Facilitators then draw parallels with the fire service, showing how anti‑social behaviour, such as
deliberate fire‑setting or obstructing crews, can reduce local fire cover and put communities at a disadvantage. 
Participants also learn how different football players bring unique strengths to a match, just as fire stations contribute specialist skills such as 
water rescue or on‑call capabilities. These comparisons help make the message relatable and highlight the importance of teamwork and 
responsibility both in sport and in the wider community. 
Although still in its early stages, the pilot has been well received by the young people taking part, generating positive discussion and offering 
insight into the challenges SFRS faces when responding to unnecessary call outs and anti‑social behaviour. 
Designed to be quick to set up, portable, and easily adapted to different age groups and teams, No Foul No Fire can be delivered pitch‑side 
and has the potential for wider rollout across the region. 
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13. Glossary of Terms
Term - What it means
ADF
Accidental Dwelling Fire.
HFSV
Home Fire Safety Visit.
PDIR
Post Domestic Incident Response, a term used to indicate actions taken following attendance at a fire or
other incident in the home. PDIRs include amongst things the offer of a free follow up home fire safety
visit.
RTC
Road Traffic Collision.
Special Service
Calls to incidents which are not fires or false alarms such as RTCs, rescues, flooding, incidents involving
hazardous materials or the provision of assistance to other agencies.
UFAS
Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals. When an automatic fire detection and alarm system is activated as a result
of anything other than an actual fire the activation is classed as a false alarm. If an attendance is made to
such an event by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, then the event is recorded as an UFAS incident.
UFAS Policy Change
In response to COVID, on the 6th May 2020, the SFRS decided to send 1 pump to UFAS premises that
did not have their own Predetermined attendance (PDA).
As of 1st July 2023, the COVID interim 1 pump response was ended and a new UFAS policy was
implemented.
The new policy is to call challenge all UFAS incidents with the intention of non-attendance. Hospitals, care
homes, and sleeping risk premises are all exempt and receive either 2 pumps or their premise specific
PDA.
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Design, figures and charts by the Business Intelligence team.
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North Lanarkshire
Performance Summary Report - Q3 2025/26
Reporting Period: 01/04/2025– 31/12/2025
Total Crime 25,251Crimes    +5.7%  
Incidents Recorded
69, 973 (1yr % Above) 
+8.5% +10.4%
3,811
Violence/Group 1 Drug Supply Crimes
+27.7%
196
Sexual Crime
+16.8%
798
+7.8%
1,788
Theft by Shop-lifting ASB/Disorder
-5.4%
7,772(1yr % Above)
Domestic Abuse
Crimes
+13.6%
1,457
Crimes of Dishonesty
-7%
4,383
Robbery
+10.2%
88
Fraud
-0.1%
668
Dangerous Driving
-23.5%
170
Drink/Drug Driving
+5.5%
592
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2
Introduction
This document has been compiled to look at the quarterly data available for North Lanarkshire. The report is based on the areas of focus identified within
the Local Policing Plan agreed with the Local Authority. The ‘Plan on a Page’ document is available on Page 3. This provides details of the areas Police
Scotland have agreed to report on. The following list of contents provides an overview of the items included in this report: 
TOPIC SECTION PAGE
Local Policing Plan  Plan on a Page 3 
Protecting our Communities
Violent Crime
Antisocial Behaviour
Sexual Crime   
Acquisitive Crime    
Serious and Organised Crime     
4
5
6
7
8
Safeguarding our Citizens Substance Induced Harm 
Road Safety
9
10
Enhancing our Service Continuous Improvement
Workforce Wellbeing
Operational Resilience 
11
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3
OFFICIAL
PUBLIC HEALTH
PREVENTION & EARLY INTERVENTION
PARTNERSHIPS
Threats to public safety and wellbeing
are resolved by a proactive and
responsive police service
The needs of local communities are
addressed through effective service
delivery
The public, communities and partners
are engaged, involved and have
confidence in policing
Our people are supported through a
positive working environment, enabling
them to serve the public
Police Scotland is sustainable,
adaptable and prepared for future
challenges
Violent
crime
Antisocial
behaviour
Acquisitive
crime
Sexual
crime
Safeguarding our citizens
Our Local
Policing Priorities Our Objectives Strategic Outcomes
PERSON
CENTRED
APPROACH
Our vision | Policing for a safe, protected and resilient Scotland
Our purpose| Improve the safety and wellbeing of people, places and communities in Scotland
Our values | Fairness, Integrity, Respect, Human Rights
Focusing on our local policing priorities, we aim to deliver the positive outcomes highlighted,
whilst promoting Lanarkshire Division’s Vision and helping to deliver the Community Plan
aspirations of both North and South Lanarkshire Councils.
Plan on a Page
Lanarkshire
Enhancing our service
Protecting our communities
Substance
induced
harm
Continuous
improvement
Gender
based
abuse
Workforce
wellbeing
Protecting
our most
vulnerable
Operational
resilience
Road
safety
Online
safety
Serious
Organised
Crime
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Protecting our Communities—Violent Crime
Analytical Context:
In Q3 overall crimes of violence increased by 10.4% from last year,
with 360 more crimes recorded.
There has been 3 murders and 13 attempt murders. The latter is a
92.3% reduction compared to the same period last year
Serious Assaults have increased with 173 crimes recorded in Q3,
compared with 153 from the previous year (20 more).
Common Assaults have decreased with 2,382 crimes recorded, a
9.3% decrease from the previous year.
The chart opposite shows a break down in common assaults.
Local Action/Context:
In order to safeguard our citizens from those who are a risk to society, we have to ensure that those identified and charged with crimes of harm, are presented to
the courts to face justice. We have focussed on many of our violent offenders and pursued, arrested and presented these individuals to the court to allow due
process to continue. Inclusive of Q1 –Q3, we have been relentless in our pursuit and have arrested 1857 persons who previously evaded justice.
Every weekend, dedicated officers patrol our town centre areas where they carry out licenced premises visits, target anti social behaviour and provide public
reassurance to those out socialising. The misuse of alcohol is regularly cited as a contributory factor in relation to crimes of violence, domestic abuse, disorder
and antisocial behaviour. We have carried out 1176 supportive licensed premises visits between Q1—Q3 and note there were 141 incidents connected to
licensed premises. We recognise the importance of supporting licensed premises and delivered onsite training days with staff to support their knowledge and
skills to deal with live situations.
In January, a 35-year-old male was convicted at the High Court and sentenced to 13 years in prison following the attempt murder of a 37-year-old male in North
Lanarkshire. Following a vehicle pursuit, the male armed himself with a sawn off shot gun and discharged it in the direction of another male. Specially trained
officers were deployed to the scene and a coordinated search of the area was conducted which resulted in the perpetrator being traced and arrested. This
highlighted Police Scotland’s capability and effectiveness in responding to a spontaneous firearms incident.
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Protecting our communities—Antisocial Behaviour
Local Action/Context:
Operation Moonbeam took place during Q3 where Lanarkshire Division worked collaboratively with North Lanarkshire Council, SFRS and other key stakeholders to tackle
Anti-Social Behaviour, disorder and violence over the fireworks period. This year's plan was a four-day incremental deployment with a significant amount of multi-agency
interventions and preparatory work undertaken in advance of the operational phase. The successful operation resulted in 55 firework related incidents reported to police
and 3 crimes. Campus Officers delivered a joint presentation with SFRS on anti-social behaviour and violence around Bonfire Night, discussing the dangers to the public,
emergency services and youths who set off fireworks
Youth disorder and violence continue to present a risk to local communities and an action plan targeting hotspot areas and offenders is in place. Those identified are
visited by Community Police and NLC Housing reminding parents and offenders regarding their tenancies and educating them on the potential consequences should they
continue to offend. Officers from Motherwell Community Police have attended training camps held by Motherwell Football Club and given inputs to children regarding
lifestyle choices and the impact of anti-social behaviour
Community Police attend monthly community council meetings to discuss local issues with residents, councillors and elected members. Officers provide updates on
police action carried out in their respective areas and respond to feedback which helps shape priorities and deployment. The illegal use of off-road dirt bikes, e-bikes and
e-scooters is a common complaint and continues to be policed by our officers through education and enforcement.
Analytical Context:
Disorder incidents in Q3 have decreased by 5.4% from the same period last year
with 7,772 incidents recorded, this a decrease of 442 incidents..
Crimes of vandalism increased by 2.9% with 1,776 incidents being recorded.
In Q3, 324 Hate Crimes were recorded. The Hate Crime detection rate is 69.4%, an
increase of 2.3% on the previous year.
The breakdown of Hate Crimes can be seen in the chart opposite. Out of the hate
crimes recorded, 91 of these were directed at police officers, 75 were directed at
people in their place of work, 40 were between neighbours and 28 were towards a
stranger.
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Protecting our communities — Sexual Crime
Analytical Context:
There was an overall increase in sexual crimes reported in Q3 (798 crimes) with an
increase of 16.8% on the previous year (115 more crimes). This is partly due to
the increase in rapes and indecent communications.
Crimes of rape have increased by 25.3% (22 more) than the previous year with
109 rapes reported. For the vast majority, the perpetrator is known to the victim
through being an associate, a family member or a partner.
Crimes of communicating indecently have increased by 47.3% (93 to 137). The
increase has been due to several factors with the most notable being through
proactive work conducted by our National Online Child Abuse Prevention teams
(26 crimes).
Overall, there has been a detection rate of 66.3% for all sexual crimes, an increase
of 6.3% from the previous year.
Local Action/Context:
We encourage survivors of sexual abuse to report incidents regardless of when they occurred and recognise the trauma surrounding this. We work collaboratively with
partners to ensure these individuals are fully supported through the criminal justice system.
In October, Police Scotland's latest THAT GUY campaign continues the theme of supporting men to reflect on their own, their friends and relatives, behaviour towards
women. It’s target audience is men aged between 18 – 35 years and encourages men to intervene and to stop a friend potentially committing a sexual offence.
As part of the 16 Days of Action Against Women and Girls, Lanarkshire Prevention officers have teamed up with Aura, an inclusive domestic abuse support service in
North Lanarkshire , and the Amazon delivery station in Motherwell to support a Domestic Abuse Grab Bag initiative which provides vital support for victims fleeing
domestic abuse. The grab bags are designed to provide essential items and support for adults leaving unsafe situations and children affected by domestic abuse.
Together, we have delivered a range of engagement activities at various locations. Information stalls have been held at colleges, medical centres and hospitals in efforts to
raise awareness, provide signposting and encourage reporting. Whilst there police facilitated additional drop in surgeries for students, college staff and Health workers,
Of note, a 76-year-old male and former health care professional was convicted and sentenced to 5 years in prison for numerous historical sexual offences that took place
across North Lanarkshire between 1984-2017.
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Protecting our communities—Acquisitive Crime
Analytical Context:
Crimes of dishonesty in Q3 have decreased by 7% from the same period last year
with 4,383 incidents recorded. This is a reduction of 332.
The number of housebreakings to dwelling houses increased by 9.6% to 251. This is
24 more from the previous year. The detection rate increased by 1.1% from the
previous year to 19.4%.
Theft by shopliftings have also increased compared to the previous year. A total of
1788 shopliftings were reported, compared to 1,649 from the previous year. This
represents a 7.8% increase.
Local Action/Context:
As part of our Festive Patrol plans, we worked with partners including Retailers Against Crime (RAC’s) and the Scottish Business Resilience Centre (SBRC) conducting days
of action, working with retailers highlighting and implementing security measures aimed at preventing retail crime.
The Scottish Government announced their budget for 2026/27 and within this was a further funding allocation of £9 million to Police Scotland for tackling retail crime.
This means that the Retail Crime Taskforce, which was formed in April 2025 after an initial £3m funding allocation, will continue to operate until at least 2029.
The significance of this continued funding should not be overlooked and is testament to the outstanding work of all those within the Taskforce and local policing teams
across the country in tackling retail crime, enhancing confidence within the retail sector to report offences, and providing stores with all the relevant information and
support they require to improve security and better protect their staff. As a result of Taskforce intelligence gathering, 39 Organised Crime Groups identified, and we have
made 82 disruptions against Organised Crime Groups with more than 1,060 intelligence logs submitted.
Recently Scotland has seen an increase in metal theft across infrastructure. Organised crime groups have been seen to operate cross division and cross border to target
sites throughout Scotland. This is driven predominantly by the global price of copper which is at the historically high level of £8500 per tonne. It is assessed that this is
unlikely to drop over the next six months. This high price, combined with the considerable investment to the renewable energy sector in Scotland will likely see this trend
continue. The Rural, Acquisitive and Business Preventions Team (RAB-PT) are working with key stakeholders across industry to facilitate information sharing and mitigate
the impact of this criminality. OPERATION COLBATCH is the overarching operation to capture intelligence relating to the theft of metal from the energy sector. Specific
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Protecting our communities—Serious and Organised Crime
Local Action/Context:
Lanarkshire Division has been actively working on disrupting and detecting Serious and Organised Crime by targeting individuals and groups involved in criminal activities.
By identifying and tackling crime trends, we have achieved significant results in promoting intelligence-led policing. North Lanarkshire residents, community groups, and
Crimestoppers have provided valuable community intelligence to the officers, which has helped combat crime. The division continues to prioritise community
engagement and intelligence gathering to keep the area safe from criminal activities.
Drug trafficking is a major source of revenue for organised crime groups. These groups are often involved in firearms, slavery and County Lines which has a huge impact
on Scotland's towns, including North Lanarkshire’s. Young people often transport money and drugs all over the country while the criminals behind them remain detached
and are less likely to be traced. Road Policing Officers play a major role in disrupting such groups by gathering and acting on intelligence while patrolling our roads and
motorways.
Significant work is ongoing to identify businesses linked to organised crime, we will continue to work with our partners to identify disruption opportunities, allowing
legitimate business the opportunity to flourish. Supported by our Financial Investigation Unit, and through intelligence led policing, work continues to identify businesses
that may be being utilised to launder money. A focus is still being placed on interventions around vehicles, with work ongoing to obtain and disclose information from
finance, leasing and insurance companies to disrupt organised criminals use of vehicles and relentlessly pursue and detect offending.
Operation Virion was launched in October 2021 in response to a significant number of break-ins across the country where high-value gold jewellery and cash was stolen
from residential properties. Working alongside Serious Crime Division and Geater Manchester Police a 26-year-old male was arrested in connection with 15 crimes of
dishonesty spanning across the whole of Lanarkshire area. The male was remanded in prison until trial date.
Cash Seizures/Forfeitures/ Account Freezing Orders - £ 318,032.36
Listed Assets - £9,650.00
Restraints - £923,324.99
Expedited/Direct Referrals - £0
Year Total - £1,251,007.35
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Safeguarding our citizens—Substance Induced Harm
Local Action/Context:
In our continued efforts to disrupt and detect those responsible for the sale and supply of substances, officers from Lanarkshire continue to proactively police individuals
and groups targeting vulnerable residents. Working with our Specialist Crime Division Intelligence Unit we have developed a more structured process of sharing drug
related intelligence in order that Local Area Commanders can prioritise the highest risk individuals in our communities.
In October, Police detained a 33-year-old male from Cleland, Wishaw after observing him act in a suspicious manner. The male was found to be in possession of a quantity
of cannabis with a street value of up to £25,000 and £10,000 in cash. The male was arrested and charged for being concerned in the supply of controlled drugs.
In December, Police executed a warrant at a premises in Bellshill and recovered a quantity of drugs with a street value of approximately £8m. This was one of the largest
ever drug recoveries in Scotland. Three men, aged twenty-nine, forty-six and sixty-five were arrested and charged for being concerned in the supply of controlled drugs.
We continue to work with education colleagues to inform and influence the decision making of our youths within Lanarkshire High Schools, delivering structured inputs,
supported / assisted by ‘Landed’, who educate our youths around the dangers associated with substances, including drugs, alcohol and vapes.
Analytical Context:
Drug Supply crimes (including possession with intent) in Q3 have decreased from
219 crimes to 196 crimes. This is a decrease of 11.7%.
Detection rates for drug supply crimes in Q3 is 98.8%. This is an increase of 8.8%
from the previous year.
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Safeguarding our citizens—Road Safety
Local Action/Context:
Our focus has been on engagement and education, placing an onus on all road users to take responsibility for their own actions/behaviours through encouragement and
signposting to the guidance within the Highway Code. Where appropriate enforcement is still considered as a disposal option for offences committed where education
alone is deemed unsuitable to improve road safety.
Annual Festive Road Safety patrols took place during November and December, with additional officers dedicated to driver engagement, education, and where
appropriate enforcement. Lanarkshire Road Policing Department carried out 84 Drug Wipes, of which 68 provided a positive roadside result. There were 184 road
policing breath tests were carried out, of which 17 provided a positive roadside result.
In September, the Young driver fatal five national campaign took place. In addition to dedicated patrols detecting fatal five offences, several local policing officers,
predominantly based in Community Policing or School based roles, were trained to deliver Young Driver Safety Inputs. The ‘train the trainer’ event was delivered by Road
Policing and allows local officers to deliver the presentations and a case study within their community.
Local Policing and Road Policing worked with taxi enforcement to carry out joint vehicle stops in the division, ensuring licencing standards are adhered to and the vehicles
were safe for the road.
Older driver inputs have been delivered across the division. These pop-up events have taken place at several garden centres with further planned at supermarkets.
Eyesight tests were carried out to assess fitness to drive.
In December, Lanarkshire Road Policing and Preventions officers hosted a ‘Be Bright Be Seen’ event. The event was aimed at cyclists and pedestrians to help everyone
stay safe and visible during the dark winter months.
Analytical Context:
During this reporting period there were 4 fatal road accidents, 3 less than the
previous reporting period. 60 people were seriously injured, a decrease of
14.3% compared to the previous year.
No children were killed on our roads but 10 children were seriously injured, 1
more than the previous year.
Annual Traffic enforcement figures can be seen on the graph opposite.
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The Mental Health Index was introduced and is available as a quick link on mobile devices for operational officers. It is Used to identify local clinicians where there is a
need for unplanned access to urgent mental health assessments.
Lanarkshire Training hosted several monthly court practical’s with PFs from Hamilton and Airdrie aimed at probationary constables. A tutor pathway way forum was also
held to help increase knowledge, share best practice and provide support for each other.
Operational Resilience
Since April 2025, Lanarkshire Division welcomed the arrival of 64 Probationary Officers. To further support probationer development, officers are assigned to Community
Policing for four weeks on arrival at division to allow interacting with people and communities prior to operational response policing. Community Policing Teams assist
with completion of a number of tasks in support of probationers, for example taking officers on a visit to the local courts, Mosque and other local areas of significance
within our communities.
Opportunity for officers to carry out short term acting ranks from Constable to Sergeant and Sergeant to Inspector provided opportunity for officer development and
increased supervisory resilience .
Workforce Wellbeing
A support package is available for pregnant officers and staff which includes the option of a monthly contact to provide work related updates and welfare support.
Officers also have an option to join Parent Club and meet with other new parents with funding provided for soft play / refreshment.
The Protected Pathways 2-day course continues with the opportunity for officers to attend and refresh their knowledge base and be introduced to any technology
updates. This course is aimed at those returning from a long absence or change in role. Further Keeping In Touch (KIT) days have been rolled out with 15 officers
attending .
Wellbeing events, including Financial Wellbeing, Healthy Eating Days and general Wellbeing Days have been held across the division and are well attended.
On-site Health Checks were made available at Motherwell and Coatbridge Police Office . Checks included blood pressure; resting heart rate; body fat; cholesterol; bowel
screening, metabolic rate; height; weight. This health benefit will continue to March 2026 .
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April
2025–
Dec
2025
April
2024–
Dec
2024
Victims %
Change     
Total Crime  25,251 23,900 1351
more +5.7%
Total No Group1: Crimes of Violence  3,811 3,451 360
more +10.4%
Murder  3 3 0 0%
Attempted Murder  13 25 12
fewer -92.3%
Serious Assault detection rate  76.5% 76.9%  -0.4%
Serious Assault  173 153 20
more +11.6%
Robbery detection rate  77.2% 71.6%  +5.6%
Robbery  88 79 9 
more +10.2%
Common assault detection rate  68% 64%  +4.5%
Common assault  2,382 2,603 221
more -9.3%
Assault against Emergency Workers  579 501 78
more +15.6%
Number of Domestic Abuse Incidents Reported to the Police  3210 3154 56 +1.8%
Number of Domestic Abuse Crimes 1457 1283 174
more +13.6%
Domestic Abuse related crime detection rate  1798 1240  +45%
Number of Sexual Crimes  798 683 115
more +16.8%
Sexual Crimes detection rate  66.3% 60%  +6.3%
Number of rapes  109 87 22
more +25.3%
Communicating indecently 137 93  +47.3%
Causing to view sexual activity or images 131 116  +12.9%
Threatening or Disclosure of intimate images 62 55  +12.7%
Number of statutory stop and searches conducted  3456   
Number of positive statutory stop and searches  803   
Number of complaints regarding disorder  7772 8214 442
fewer -5.4%
Hate Crime and offences detections rate 69.4% 67.2%  +2.3%
Hate Crime 324 329 5
fewer -1.5%
Vandalism (including reckless damage, etc) 1,776 1,725 51
more +2.9%
Theft by housebreaking dwelling house (including attempts)
detection rate  19.4% 18.3%  +1.1%
Theft by housebreaking dwelling house (including attempts) 251 227 24
more +9.6%
Crimes of Dishonesty  4,383 4,715 332
fewer -7%
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Theft by shoplifting detection rate  63.1% 61.6%  +1.4%
Theft by shoplifting  1,788 1,649 139
more +7.8%
Fraud  668 669 1
fewer -0.1%
Fraud Detection  17.6% 20.1%  -2.4%
Missing Person Incidents (on STORM, not NMPA)  723 1137 414 -36.3%
People Killed 4 7 3
fewer -42.9%
People Seriously injured 60 70 10
fewer -14.3%
People Slightly Injured  116 129 13
fewer -10.1%
Children (aged<16) Killed 0 0 0 0
Children (aged<16) Seriously Injured 10 9 1 more 11.1%
Dangerous driving  170 210  -23.5%
Speeding   543 691  -21.4%
Driving Under the Influence     592  561  +5.5%
Number of Drug Supply Crimes (including possession with
intent) 196 219  -11.7%
Public Confidence    
Total allegations Recorded Number of Complaints (PSD) 
Number of police incidents 69 973 67 573  +8.3% 
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