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16 November 2023
Members of the
Community Safety Partnership Forum
Chief Executive’s Office
Archie Aitken
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 Monday, 27 November 2023 at 10:00 AM which you are requested to
attend.
The agenda of business is attached.
Archie Aitken
Chief Officer (Legal & Democratic)
Members :
Clerk Name: Richard Llewellyn
Clerk Telephone: 07939284642
Clerk Email: llewellynr@northlan.gov.uk
K Stevenson, D Ashraf, J McLaren, L Mitchell, P Patton, 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 - Minute
Submit Minute of meeting held on 18 September 2023 (copy herewith) 
5 - 6 
(3)  Police Scotland - North Lanarkshire Performance Report
Submit report by the Local Police Commander providing an update in respect of
policing performance and activity within North Lanarkshire for the period April to
September 2023 focusing on the priorities outlined in the Local Police Plan (copy
herewith) 
7 - 18 
(4)  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 period July to
September 2023 (copy herewith) 
19 - 32 
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COMMUNITY SAFETY PARTNERSHIP FORUM - 18 SEPTEMBER 2023
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Motherwell, 18 September 2023 at 10 am.
A Meeting of the COMMUNITY SAFETY PARTNERSHIP FORUM
PRESENT
Councillor Stevenson, Convener; Councillors McLaren, Mitchell, Thomas and Wilson.
CHAIR
Councillor Stevenson (Convener) presided.
IN ATTENDANCE
Community Partnership Manager, and Administrative Officer, North Lanarkshire Council; Chief Superintendent
and Superintendent, Police Scotland; Group Commander, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
APOLOGY
Councillor Ashraf, North Lanarkshire Council and Area Commander, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST IN TERMS OF THE ETHICAL STANDARDS IN PUBLIC LIFE ETC.
(SCOTLAND) ACT 2000
1. No declarations were made.
COMMUNITY SAFETY PARTNERSHIP FORUM - MINUTE
2. There was submitted the Minute of the meeting of the Community Safety Partnership Forum held on
14 June 2023.
Decided: that the terms of the Minute be approved.
SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE - NORTH LANARKSHIRE PERFORMANCE REPORT
3. There was submitted a report by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) (1) providing an
overview of performance in North Lanarkshire for the period April to June 2023, which provided
statistical information on key priority areas compared with the corresponding period from the previous
year, together with the three-year average; (2) advising that the SFRS was committed to ensuring that
the resources serving 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 nine
Community Board areas, which required a targeted approach by all relevant partners to deliver a joint
solution and to reduce the impact of fire in each Board area, and (4) intimating that the current
commitment to SFRS stakeholders would continue to improve through the support and drive of all
partners, to provide a better streamlined joint approach to improving outcomes for the people and
communities of North Lanarkshire.
Item (2)
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COMMUNITY  SAFETY  PARTNERSHIP  FORUM  -  18 SEPTEMBER 2023 
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Group Commander Campbell then outlined the key points of note from each of the priority areas and
provided details on several community engagement events that SFRS had organised, or had
collaborated on with partner agencies, during the reporting period. 
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 April to June 2023 compared with the corresponding period from the
previous year; (2) focusing on the priorities contained within the Local Policing Plan, and (3) providing
statistical and qualitive data on each of the key priority areas of: Protecting our Communities;
Safeguarding our Citizens; Enhancing our Service, and Public Confidence. 
Chief Superintendent Dolan then outlined the key points of note from each of the policing priorities. 
Decided: that the contents of the report be noted. 
ANNUAL REVIEW OF COMMUNITY SAFETY STRATEGY 2022/23 
5. There was submitted a report by the Chief Officer – Strategic Communication and Engagement (1)
explaining that effective community safety partnership arrangements had been in place for some time
in North Lanarkshire and that these arrangements adopt a holistic, integrated approach to improving
community safety, recognising the interconnectedness of the various aspects of community safety
which align with the Plan for North Lanarkshire; (2) explaining that the Community Safety Strategy
was the overarching strategy in respect of community safety issues and comprises the requirements
set out in the Anti-Social Behaviour etc (Scotland) Act 2004 which places a duty on local authorities
and the relevant Chief Constable to publish a strategy setting out how they will tackle anti-social
behaviour in their area, and (3) advising of the progress made on the strategic priorities and actions
in the annual review of the Community Safety Strategy covering the period 2022-2023. 
Decided: 
(1) That the progress made to date in relation to the actions in the Community Safety Strategy for
the period 2022-2023 be noted, and 
(2) That the partnership approach to the production of the Annual Review of the Community
Safety Strategy 2022-2023 be noted. 
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North Lanarkshire
Performance Summary Report - Q2 2023/24
Reporting Period: 01/04/2023- 30/09/2023
Total Crime 15,886 Crimes   -5.4% 
Incidents Recorded
47,254 
-5.7% 12.2%
329
Group 1 Crimes of Violence Drug Supply
-2.5%
134
Sexual Crime
21.4%
507
-12.0%
150
Hate Crime ASB
-8.4%* 
5,824 (1 yr % above)
Domestic Abuse Crimes
-5.1%
1,199
Crimes of Dishonesty
5.2%
3,386
Robbery
-1.9%
41
Fraud
26.0%
495
Speeding
-17.7%
470
Drink/Drug Driving
33.3%
420
Note: All percentage figures are based on the 5-year average with all data based on Management Information which may be subject to change.     *5-yr Average is locally produced and not MI 
Item (3)
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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 
Safeguarding Our Citizens
Gender Based Abuse
Online Safety
Protecting Our Most Vulnerable
Road Safety
4
5
6
7
Enhancing our Service Continuous Improvement
Workforce Wellbeing
8
8
Public Confidence User Satisfaction Survey
Public Confidence
9/10
10
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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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Safeguarding our citizens—Gender Based Abuse 
Local Action/Context: 
Lanarkshire Division has a critical role to play in preventing violence and safeguarding women and girls, our vision is to influence our officers and communities to create
and embed a culture and environment where women and girls are free from any form of violence, abuse (physical/emotional/sexual), exploitation and harassment.  We
achieve this through:
Working with Partners – Lanarkshire Division leads in Multi-agency collaboration with partners from public and third sector organisations at operational and strategic
levels through the Violence Against Women Operational Group and Violence Against Women Strategic Group. Through active participation and representation on these
forums strategically and operationally we support the following work streams: Safe and Together – steering group, MARAC – steering group, Public Protection
Communication and Public Awareness Sub Group, Prevention – steering group, Child Protection Committee, Adult Protection Committee, and MAPPA.
Working with Communities - Lanarkshire Division leads on engaging with communities across the division in both the physical and virtual worlds. There have been online
events held to promote DSDAS and enhance public engagement/reporting through online Question and Answer sessions. These sessions were hosted by Police Scotland
and had participation from Woman’s Aid and ASSIST. These events were publicised via Social Media and received favourable feedback from participants and the
community.
Analytical Context:
In Q2, 2,186 incidents of domestic abuse were reported
to police, a slight decrease of 2.1% on the previous
year. The total crimes and offences in domestic abuse
incidents is 1,199 , a decrease of 5.1% in the 5 year
mean. The detection rate for the total crimes and
offences in domestic abuse incidents is 53.4%
80 crimes of rape have been reported in Q2 with a
46.3% detection rate, this should increase as forensic
analysis is completed.
Stats can be seen in the chart opposite.
0
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
1400
Rapes Sexual Crimes Domestic Abuse Crimes
Gender Based Crimes
2022/23 2023/24
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Safeguarding our citizens—Online Safety
Local Action/Context: 
Police Scotland take a proactive positive approach to respond to cyber demand, ensuring that we are future focused and enabled to adapt our policing model to suit the
needs of the communities we serve.
Scams and Frauds are crimes of deception used for personal gain usually to make money or obtain information. With technology evolving, fraudsters are becoming more
sophisticated. The criminals behind these frauds do not discriminate, they will target anyone, having complete disregard for the impact or consequences of their actions.
Lanarkshire Division’s Preventions and Partnerships and School Liaison officers carry out online safety inputs across Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and local sporting
clubs and youth groups to provide information and awareness around the dangers of communicating with unknown persons online, and highlight the risks involved in
sharing indecent images.  As part of the division’s Contest Strategy, and in regards to the ‘Prevent’ element  police delivered inputs on cybercrime and online safety to all
attendees at the multi-agency SOC/CT Strategic meeting.
Lanarkshire Social Media is used to regularly promote/signpost online safety, highlight support channels, reporting methods and encourage in regards to ‘sextortion’ that
any potential victim does not engage with the perpetrator further but instead talks to a friend or family member and reports to police. 
Analytical Context: 
In this reporting period there were
152 crimes relating to  online
communications and the sharing of
indecent images recorded across
North Lanarkshire. The  charts
opposite break down the age groups
of persons involved in these crimes. 
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Safeguarding our citizens—Protecting Our Most Vulnerable
Local Action/Context:
Missing person investigations require careful management of police resources and are often time-critical and can often involve some of the most vulnerable in our society.
Lanarkshire Division continue to implement additional processes linked to ‘vulnerabilities’ to assist in tracing missing person enquiries.
‘Not at Home’
Recent focus has been targeted towards the local authority and private care providers in Lanarkshire to raise awareness of the ‘Not at Home’ protocol and provide any
additional training to ensure a consistent approach is adopted, whilst ensuring any Local Authority Accommodated Children (LAAC) are supported in line with their current
care plan. Planned awareness sessions are scheduled on a two monthly basis. To monitor the figures relating to ‘Not at Home’ a new recording mechanism was recently
sent to care providers, who in turn will provide monthly returns.
Philomena Protocol
The Philomena Protocol was implemented by Police Scotland in May 2023, all care providers in Lanarkshire have received basic awareness sessions surroundings it’s use.
When officers are attending a report of a missing person in a care establishment, staff will now provide a ‘Philomena Form’ which should contain all the basic, but vital
information. In turn this should help avoid the omission of any vital information relating to the missing person and allow for a quick response by officers in relation to
starting a missing person enquiry. The Philomena Protocol has been developed following the success and learning from the Herbert Protocol, an initiative to support
adults who are at risk of going missing. Regular feedback is encouraged from care providers via our weekly Local Authority meetings.
Dementia Safeguarding Scheme
The Dementia Safeguarding scheme has attracted significant interest across the country and is designed to bring together and umbrella all the elements of support that
Police Scotland and Alzheimer Scotland (AS) offer those living with dementia. This includes promotion of the Purple Alert scheme and the use of Herbert protocols which
are well established support mechanisms. The scheme has also introduced the distribution of the Dementia Safeguarding Tag (working title) for those living with dementia
and will in time deliver the Return Discussion facility that has been successfully piloted in E division. The Dementia Safeguarding Tag (working title), is a keyring embedded
with NFC technology. This means the tag is programmed for each individual person with their name, town of residence and their emergency contact name and number.
This doesn't hold any other personal data. Any member of the public who finds someone appearing lost, confused or disorientated can tap this Dementia Safeguarding Tag
against their mobile phone and it will come up with a pre-populated message, containing their emergency contact details. This will enable them to be reunited sooner
with family and get any additional support required.
Missing Persons
From 1st April 2023 until 30th September 2023, Lanarkshire Division have investigated the following number of missing person reports
 1095 missing persons on the Missing Person Application
 329 (30%) were in Local Authority Accommodated Care
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Safeguarding our citizens—Road Safety
Local Action/Context: 
Officers in road policing and local policing are out every day educating road users and carrying out enforcement. Since Police Scotland was created, our nationally
coordinated response to road safety and partnership working has developed. We have dedicated intelligence-led patrols on targeted routes to take action against
dangerous drivers, using an evidence based approach to identify the highest risk. We also support a national calendar of road safety activity, deliver campaigns and are
part of a crucial partnership approach.
Q2 calendar of events
· Summer Drink Driving Campaign 3-16 July
· Commercial Vehicle Week 17– 23 July
· Operation Close Pass 31 July— 6 August
· Drug Driving Week 14-27 August
· VRU Older Road Users 18—24 September
Analytical Context:
In Q2 there was 1 fatal road accident, 45people
were seriously injured, 11 more than the
previous year. No children were killed on our
roads and 2 fewer children were seriously
injured than the previous year. 
Traffic enforcement can be seen on the table
opposite.
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
Dangerous Driving Speeding Disqualified
Driving
Driving Licence Insurance Seatbelts Mobile Phone
Road Traffic
2022/23 2023/24
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Enhancing Our Service
Continuous Improvement:
Addressing the Policing Together Equality Outcomes the Hate Crime Working Group has been introduced to improve various processes on managing incidents. The
Working Group have reviewed and proposed an improved process and governance structure for the management of hate crime. The objectives to provide a standardised
approach, understanding of local / national trends and sharing of good practice together with practical guidance for officers and staff.
In consultation with Staff Associations a victim hate crime letter has been introduced to recognise and signpost appropriate support. Hate crime dashboard introduced to
capture data on emerging trends.
The Values Campaign has been introduced to supervisors forums highlighting the organisations values, code of ethics and standards of professional behaviour.
Opportunity through the forums to listen and engage with officers. Divisional Wellbeing restructured and focus / engagement groups formed to address key ED&I issues.
Workforce Wellbeing:
Lanarkshire Division have created a Health and Wellbeing Strategy in line with Your Safety Matters with a new structure introducing an action plan focusing on:
 Recruitment of additional Wellbeing Champions providing access to support and training. Engagement sessions carried out to facilitate in the region of 20 + new
champions.
 Personal Health assessments carried out in the division over a two day period with 24 officers. Results provided back to officers / staff providing recommendation
and lifestyle advice.
 Promotion of CPD events and mental health training using Lifelines facilitators and NHS mental health first aid partnership working.
 Lifelines training opportunities to officers and staff with three sessions on Teams Staying Well, / Understanding Resilience and Self – Care / Supporting colleagues
and Post Trauma Support. Process ongoing to train facilitators within Lanarkshire Division to cover additional training.
 Recruitment ongoing to train Stigma Champions within the division ( training carried out by Stigma North Lanarkshire)
In September 2023 officers and staff from Lanarkshire Division attended ‘Valuing Difference and Inclusion Workshops’
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PUBLIC CONFIDENCE—Survey Information
User Experience - Current Position
The information on the table below is from data gathered in the April 2023 to September 2023 period for the whole of Lanarkshire and is not specific to North Lanark-
shire.
Areas for Consideration
The key concern for respondents was a lack of follow-up once their incident had been reported. 57% of respondents in Q division in Q2 stating feeling adequately informed
about the progress of their incident. Not being given enough information may lead to decreased feelings of safety and confidence in policing and cause further demand.
Updating people once an incident has been reported or attended may increase confidence both in the police, and in their confidence to report future incidents.
Receiving an appropriate response was a key driver of negative experiences. Just over half of responses (65%) reported feeling that the police provided an appropriate re-
sponse. Key themes for those respondents mentioned a slow or no response for reported incidents or having to call 101/999 multiple times for the same incident. This is
an area where C3 are exploring how to make improvements to the Contact Assessment Model with awareness of the increased demand on local policing.
Wider context – Trust in public service delivery
62% of respondents stated they were worried to at least some extent about the financial pressures facing Police Scotland. Only a quarter of respondents stated that they
would be confident that Police Scotland would be able to still provide effective policing services throughout Scotland with a reduced budget. When asked if Police Scotland
were to face a £50m reduction in its budget, only 15% of respondents stated they would be confident in policing as a public service.
Public Opinion State-
ments
Q Division
Q1 22/23
(75)
Q2 22/23
(854)
Q3 22/23
(423)
Q4 22/23
(216)
Q1 23/24
(21)
Q2 23/24
(844)
Change on last Quarter
Feel safe in their local
area 64% 80% 79% 69% 62% 79% +17%
Police listen to concerns
of local people 22% 34% 24% 31% 15% 28% +13%
Local police are friendly
and approachable 56% 65% 59% 59% 55% 61% +6%
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Public Confidence Q2 2023/24 Q2 2022/23 % change
Number of complaints about the police per 10,000 incidents 32.4 40.8 -20.6%
On duty allegations 158 217 -27.2%
Off duty allegations - - -
Quality of service allegations 68 90 -24.4%
Total allegations 226 307 -35.8%
Number of police incidents 47,254 43,402 +8.9%
PUBLIC CONFIDENCE
Survey Information continued;
The following were identified as key themes when respondents were asked what comments they have with regards to Police Scotland’s ability to continue to provide
effective policing services throughout Scotland with a reduced budget:
 34% stated it being a bad idea and would have an overall negative impact.
 18% mentioned funding is already currently too low, with the service already struggling before facing even more budget reductions in 2024/25.
 11% highlighted it would have a negative impact on police visibility. People also mentioned feeling that police presence is already lacking in their community, and
they wanted to see police officers being more visible more often.
We know it is a challenging time for policing nationally. Hard choices are being taken to deliver effective policing within the revenue budget available to us. Our service
draws together the strategic direction of policing with research, insight and engagement to enable the service to build a robust understanding of the drivers of trust and
confidence, and what is needed to enable positive experiences with people who contact us for help. Understanding more about trust and confidence enables the service
to respond to community needs more effectively. This service is important when considering strategic choices i.e., the future of our estates and giving a proportionate
response to crime.
We need to understand and be sensitive to community concerns around feelings of safety, confidence and trust and communicate how future changes in the way we do
things are helping put the needs of our communities at the heart of what we do. Involving the public, communities and partners in the way we do things is vital if we are
to maintain public confidence in policing.
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OFFICIAL 
OFFICIAL
Serious Violent Crime and Public Protection NLC April 2023 – Sept 2023  
April
2023–
Sept
2023
April
2022–
Sept
2022
Victims %
Change
5 year
mean
5 year
mean %
Total No Group1: Crimes of Violence  329 248 81
more 32.7% 280.6 12.2%
Murder 0 3 3
fewer -100% 3.0 -100%
Attempted Murder  9 5 4
more +80.0% 8.6 4.7%
Serious Assault detection rate  82.9% 88.8%  -5.6% 79.0% 3.9%
Serious Assault  105 89 16
more 18.0% 136.2 -22.9%
Robbery detection rate  61.0% 85.4%  -24.4% 75.1% -14.1%
Robbery 41 41 - - 41.8 -1.9%
Common assault detection rate 67.5% 73.0%  -5.6% 70.9% -3.4%
Common assault 1683 1905 222
fewer 13.2% 1856 2.6%
Number of Domestic Abuse Incidents Reported to the
Police 2186 2243 57
fewer -2.5% 2435 -10.2%
Total Crimes and offences in domestic abuse incidents  1199 1189 10
more 0.8% 1264 -5.1%
Total crimes and offences in domestic abuse incidents
detection rate  53.4% 58.7%  -9.1% 63.6% -16.1%
Number of Sexual Crimes 507 455 52
more 11.4% 417.6 21.4%
Sexual Crimes detection rate  49.9% 47%  2.9% 53.8% -3.9%
Number of rapes 80 69 11
more 15.9% 66 21.2%
Rape detection rate  46.3% 50.7%  -4.5% 46.7% -0.4%
Number of statutory stop and searches conducted  3654     
Number of positive statutory stop and searches 678     
Number of complaints regarding disorder 5824 6361 537
fewer -8.4%  
Hate Crime and offences detection rate 60.0% 70.3%  -10.3% 72.1% -12.1%
Vandalism & Malicious Mischief detection rate  29.0% 26.7%  2.3% 26.3% 2.8%
Vandalism & Malicious Mischief 1261 1367 106
fewer -7.8% 1537 -18.0%
Number of detections for Consuming Alcohol in a
designated place (where appropriate byelaws exist) 281 445  -36.9 496 -44.6% 
Theft by housebreaking (including attempts) detection rate  19.6% 21.2%  -1.7% 20.3% -0.7%
Theft by housebreaking (including attempts) 327 273 54
more 19.8% 362 -9.7%
Theft by shoplifting detection rate  61.1% 56.9%  4.2% 63.7% -2.6%
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Theft by shoplifting  1045 701 344
more 49.1% 801 30.4% 
People Killed 1 4 3
fewer -75.0%  
People Seriously injured 45 34 11
more 32.4%  
People Slightly Injured  109 100 9
more 9.0  
Children (aged<16) Killed 0 0 0 0  
Children (aged<16) Seriously Injured 4 6 2
fewer -33.3%  
Dangerous driving  123 120  2.5% 119 3.0%
Speeding   470 549  -14.4% 571 -17.7%
Disqualified driving  40 41  -2.4% 52.8 -24.2%
Driving Licence 166 183  -9.3% 211 -21.5%
Insurance  497 575  -13.6% 572 -13.1%
Seat Belts 66 90  -26.7% 65.8 0.3%
Mobile Phone 55 51  7.8% 52.2 5.4% 
Number of detections for drugs supply, drugs productions,
drugs cultivation 94.8% 110%  -15.2% 92.4% 2.3%
Public Confidence      
Number of complaints about the police per 10, 000 incidents 32.4 40.8  -20.6%  
On duty allegations 158 217  -27.2%  
Off duty allegations - -  -  
Quality of service allegations 68 90  -24.4%  
Total allegations  226 307    
Number of police incidents 47,254 43,402  8.9%   
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North Lanarkshire                          
Q2 Performance Report 
July - September 2023    
Q2 saw an increase of
Item (4)
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North Lanarkshire Performance Report
Table of Contents
Local Fire and Rescue Service Plan Priorities    3
North Lanarkshire Activity Summary    4
Domestic Safety - Accidental Dwelling Fires    5
Domestic Safety - Accidental Dwelling Fire Casualties   6
Unintentional Injury and Harm     7
Deliberate Fire Setting     8
Non-Domestic Fire Safety     9
Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals                                                                                       10
Community Engagement                                                                                                    11
Community Engagement                                12
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4 0 16 33 2 27
11 1 6 32 2 7
6 0 4 63 7 14
9 0 7 37 2 13
3 0 3 7 1 3
12 2 3 87 6 29
1 1 0 9 1 1
2 0 4 31 0 7
5 0 3 44 2 17
53 4 46 343 23 118
4% -33% 24% -27% 5% -68%
-5% 0% -1% 4% -5% -23%
3
Q2 2022/23 Comparison
3 Year Average Change
Airdrie Community Board
Bellshill Community Board
Coatbridge Community Board
Cumbernauld Community Board
Kilsyth Community Board
Total Incidents
Motherwell Community Board
North Corridor Community Board
Shotts Community Board
Wishaw Community Board
Accidental
Dwelling
Fires
Deliberate
Fire Setting
Non-
Domestic   
Fire Safety
Accidental
Dwelling Fire
Casualties
Unintentional
Injury and Harm
Unwanted
Fire Alarm
Signals
Local Fire and Rescue Service Plan Priorities
This report provides an overview of Scottish Fire and Rescue Services (SFRS) performance for reporting period July to
September 2023/24 for the local authority area North Lanarkshire (NL). We are committed to ensuring that the resources
serving the communities within NL are maximised and focused on the delivery of positive outcomes at every opportunity.
This applies to all our activities including operational incidents and community safety engagement.
NL's Local Fire and Rescue Plan sets out how the SFRS will meet the Strategic Aims as defined within the SFRS Strategic Plan
2022-2025. This plan is aligned to the Community Planning Partnership (CPP) structures within NL and will complement the
local targeted activities focused on by the Community Safety Sub Groups (CSSGs) and Local Area Teams (LATs).
The outcomes detailed within this report are based on SFRS identified operational demand within our 9 Community Boards,
which require a targeted approach by all relevant partners to deliver a joint solution and reduce the impact of fire in each
board. The current commitment to our stakeholders will continue to improve through the support and drive of all NL
partners, to provide a better streamlined joint approach to improving outcomes for the people and communities of NL.
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.
Activity levels have reduced
Activity levels have remained level
Activity levels have increased
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North Lanarkshire Activity Summary
0
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2000
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North Lanarkshire Operational Trends
Total Incidents All Fires All Special Services All False Alarms
37%
14%
49%
45%
17%
38%
All Fires All Special Services All False Alarms
Annual Average
3 Year Average
20.83%
16.59%
11.43%
10.88%
9.22%
5.99%
5.25%
3.23%
2.21%
2.12%
1.57%
1.57%
1.47%
1.38%
1.20%
Refuse Fire
False Alarm (Dwelling)
Outdoor Fire
False Alarm (UFAS)
False Alarm (Good Intent)
Dwelling Fire
Special Service -…
Vehicle Fire
Special Service - RTC
Other Building Fire
Special Service - No…
Special Service - Assist…
Special Service - Flooding
Other Primary Fire
False Alarm (Malicious)
Top 15 Incidents Types by %
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Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
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488
Fires
Primary &
Secondary
Special
Services184
False
Alarms
413
-44%
Total Number of
Incidents
1306
-31%
-24%
Fire & Non-Fire
Casualties
60
22% Economic cost of
UFAS Incidents
£232,460
Activity by Time of Day
-7%
Incidents by Classification
*data above is year on year change
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4% -5%
5
Main Source of Ignition
Q2 2023/24
3 Year
Average
85%
Detection
Actuated
Automatic Detection & Actuation
Domestic Safety - Accidental Dwelling Fires Dom
Detection
Present
74%
Calls Made via Linked
Alarms
81%
32
7 5 3 3
Cooking
appliance
Not known Electricity supply Smoking Related Other domestic
style appliance
Main Source of Ignition
62 61 64
51 53
2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24
45% 19%
42% 15%
No Firefighting Action Direct  Firefighting
No Heat/Smoke Damage No Fire Damage
Alcohol/Drug
Impairment
17%
Distraction
19%
8%
Bellshill
21% 11%
Coatbridge
Cumbernauld Kilsyth Motherwell
North Corridor Shotts
17% 6% 23%
4% 9%2%
Wishaw
Airdrie
Performance Summary
Severity of Accidental Dwelling Fires
Human Factors
Accidental Dwelling Fires Activity by Board Area
(% share)
The number of Accidental Dwelling Fires (ADFs) has remained the same as the 2022/23 reporting period. Against Q1 2022/23
we have seen a small increase of 4% along with a decrease of 5% against the 3 year average. SFRS continues to engage with
occupiers through our post incident response (PDIR) and everyone is offered a Home Fire Safety Visit (HFSV) where safe
cooking advice is given and where required occupiers are signposted to our partners for further support. Additionally, we
actively promote Risk Recognition training to our partners, aiming to increase the number of high-risk HFSV referrals. By
working together, we can continue to make a positive impact in reducing accidental dwelling fires and ensuring the safety of
our communities.
Accidental Dwelling Fires
40
45
50
55
60
Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2
Accidental Dwelling Fires
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-33% 0%
6
Q2 2023/24
3 Year
Average
Domestic Safety - Accidental Dwelling Fire Casualties
Fracture
Burns - Slight
Smoke
inhalation 50%
25%
25%
0%
0%
0%
0 0
1 1
00 0 0
2
0
0 - 9 10 - 19 20 - 49 50 - 79 80+
Male
50%
Female
50%
6
4
3
6
4
2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24
Accidental Dwelling Fires Casualties
Airdrie
0%
Bellshill
25% 0%
Coatbridge
Cumbernauld Kilsyth Motherwell
North Corridor Shotts
0% 0% 50%
0% 0%25%
Wishaw
Unin
First Aid at Scene
Hospital - Serious Injuries
Hospital - Slight Injuries
0%
25% 75%
Fatality
0%
Performance Summary
Nature of Injury
Extent of Harm
Age / Gender Profile
Accidental Dwelling Fire Casualties by Board Area
(% share)
SFRS in North Lanarkshire have recorded a significant reduction of 33% in Accidental Dwelling Fire Casualties against
last year’s figures as the 3-year average remains the same.There was a total of 4 casualties recorded within North
Lanarkshire, with 3 of those requiring first aid at the scene and 1 being transferred to hospital suffering slight injuries. 
SFRS remains committed to ensuring ADF casualties remain low and continue to target high-risk home fire safety visits
as SFRS continue to work towards ensuring the safety and well-being of our communities. This will be achieved by
implementing proactive measures at HFSVs and aiding wherever needed with signposting to our Partners for any
additional support.
0
5
10
Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2
Accidental Dwelling Fires Casualties
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24% -1%
7
Q2 2023/24
3 Year
Average
Unintentional Injury and Harm
Fracture
Bruising
Not known
Other
Head injury
Back / Neck
injury (spinal) 13%
13%
11%
9%
9%
7%
0 1
9
5
20 1
14
8 6
0 - 9 10 - 19 20 - 49 50 - 79 80+
Male
37%
Female
63%
Airdrie Bellshill
13% 9%
Coatbridge
Cumbernauld Kilsyth
Shotts
15% 7% 7%
9% 7%0%
35%
North Corridor
Motherwell
Wishaw
Road Traffic
Collision
Water
Rescue
Assisting Other
Agencies
52% 2%26%
First Aid at Scene
Hospital - Serious Injuries
Hospital - Slight Injuries
22%
48% 4%
Fatality
9%
ies
78
47
32 37 46
2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24
Deliberate
Performance Summary
Nature of Injury
Extent of Harm
Non-Fire Emergency Activity
Age / Gender Profile
Non-Fire Casualties by Board Area (% share)
Non-Fire Casualties 0
20
40
60
Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2
Unintentional Injury + Harm
During the current reporting period, there has been an
increase of nine casualties in the number of non-fire
casualties from 37 to 46, compared to the previous period
of 22/23.
52% of non-fire casulties where as a result of Road Traffic
Collisions within North Lanarkshire.
SFRS recorded attendance at four non-fire related
fatalities during the reporting period, all four where
requests from Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) to gain
access to properties to assist our SAS colleagues in an
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-27% 4%
8
Q2 2023/24
3 Year
Average
Deliberate Fire Setting
Airdrie Bellshill
9% 18%
Coatbridge
Cumbernauld Kilsyth Motherwell
North Corridor Shotts
11% 2% 25%
9% 13%3%
10%
Wishaw
296 303 326
469
343
2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24
16%
17%
16%
15%
12%
12%
84%
83%
84%
85%
88%
88%
2018/19
2019/20
2020/21
2021/22
2022/23
2023/24
Primary Secondary
29%
7%
43%
21%
Other Buildings
Dwellings
Vehicles
Other Primary
65%
35%
Refuse
Other Secondary
1401 1364 1343 1360 1571
1085
330 245 255 277 413 301
2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24
All Incidents Deliberate Secondary Fires
Performance Summary
Deliberate Fires by Classification
Primary Fire Ratio by Activity Type
Secondary Fire Ratio by Activity Type
Deliberate Fires Compared to Operational Activity
Deliberate Fires by Board Area (% share)
During the Q2 23/24 reporting period, SFRS have observed a
significant decrease in deliberate fire setting compared to
the same period last year.
This decrease may be attributed to the proactive efforts of
Lanarkshires deadicated Community Action Team and
operational crews, who have been engaging with High
Schools and Youth Groups within North Lanarkshire.
SFRS continue to collaborate closely with our partners Police
Scotland, North Lanarkshire Housing and Enviromental
Teams to identify areas of high activity as we strive to
prevent future incidents of fire related anti-social behaviour.
Deliberate Fires
0
200
400
600
800
Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2
Deliberate Fire Setting
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5% -5%
9
Q2 2023/24
3 Year
Average
Non Domestic Fire Safety
23
27 28
22 23
2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24
Non Domestic Fires
Airdrie Bellshill
9% 30%
Coatbridge
Cumbernauld Kilsyth Motherwell
North Corridor Shotts
9% 4% 26%
0% 9%4%
9%
Wishaw
70%
13%
17%
Accidental Deliberate Not Known
26% 43%
35% 39%
No Firefighting Action Direct  Firefighting
Heat/Smoke Damage No Fire Damage
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Residential Home, Nursing/Care
Non Residential, Other private…
Non Residential, Private Garden…
Retail, Single shop
Sporting venues, Sports Hall
Public admin, security and safety,…
Other Residential, Hostel (e.g. for…
Industrial Processing, Other
Performance Summary
Non-Domestic Fires by Nature of Origin
Non-Domestic Fires by Board Area  (% share)
Severity of Non-Domestic Fires
Non-Domestic Fires by Main Premises Type
Within North Lanarkshire we have seen a year-on-year rise of one incident to 23 for the same reporting period as 2022/23,
and a 5% reduction on the three-year average. 43% of incidents required direct firefighting with 39% resulting in no fire
damage.
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service conduct post-fire audits by fire safety auditing officers. These audits provide education
and advice to business owners to prevent future reoccurrences of such incidents. The aim is to promote fire safety and
reduce the risk of harm to both people and property.
0
10
20
30
40
Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2
Non Domestic Fire Safety
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-68% -23%
10
Q2 2023/24
3 Year
Average
Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals
376 362 326 373
118
2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24
Airdrie Bellshill
6% 12%
Coatbridge
Kilsyth Motherwell
North Corridor Shotts
11% 3% 25%
6% 14%1%
23%
Cumbernauld
Wishaw
26%
25%
10%
10%
9%
Residential Home, Nursing/Care
Hospitals and medical care,
Hospital
Residential Home, Children's
Other Residential, Hotel/motel
Other Residential, Sheltered
Housing - not self contained
11%
UFAS Percentage Against all Incidents
UFAS Percentage Against all False Alarms
29%
Human Influence and Alarm Activations
47%
0.0
1.0
2.0
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Performance Summary
Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals
Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals by Board Area (% share)
Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals - Top 5 Premises
Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals Activity Ratios
Average Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals per Day
As of the 1st of July 2023, SFRS stopped attending automatic fire alarm (AFA) call outs to commercial business and
workplace premise, such as factories, offices, shops, and leisure facilities unless a fire had been confirmed. The level of
unwanted fire alarm signals (UFAS) has reduced by a significant 68% year on year and 23% on the three-year average.
Reducing Automatic Fire Alarms (AFAs) has several benefits for both SFRS and the public. One major advantage is that it
increases the capacity of the SFRS staff to focus on training for incidents by enhancing their skills and preparedness.
Furthermore, there are wider impacts on the environment and safety on the roads. With fewer unnecessary blue light
journeys, it reduces the risk of accidents. This not only enhances the safety of emergency responders but also reduces the
potential for harm to the general public.
0
100
200
300
400
500
Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2
UFAS
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High 211
Medium 189
Low 118
Stepps 13
Shotts 7
Kilsyth 2
Motherwell 118
Cumbernauld 139
Coatbridge 162
Bellshill 79
11
Community Engagement
In Q2 2023/24, SFRS completed 520 Home Fire
Safety Visits within North Lanarkshire. 41% of which
recorded a high risk rating which showcases our
commitment to ensuring we continue to engage
with the most vulnerable members of our
community. Lanarkshire’s dedicated Community
Action Team will continue to offer and facilitate Risk
Recognition Training to our partners to increase
these numbers further. 
High
41%
Medium
36%
Low
23%
Home Fire Safety Visit
Risk Ratings
13
7
2
118
139
162
79
0 50 100 150 200
Stepps
Shotts
Kilsyth
Motherwell
Cumbernauld
Coatbridge
Bellshill
Home Fire Safety Visits
Completed by Community Fire
Station
Home Fire Safety Visits
520
Falls Assesment Training NHS Lanarkshire
The Lanarkshire Community Action Team recently benefited from
falls assessment training provided by NHS Lanarkshire. The purpose
of this training was to enhance the knowledge and awareness of
SFRS staff regarding the risks associated with falls within the home
environment. This collaborative approach between the two
organisations aims to leverage shared resources and ensure that
SFRS staff are well-informed about the referral process, thereby
enabling vulnerable community members to receive the
appropriate support from the NHS Falls Assessment Team.
Falls assessment referrals have a great importance for NHS Lanarkshire as it plays a crucial role in preventing
the impact of Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) callouts, hospital admissions, and the involvement of SFRS in
special service incidents. By proactively assessing falls risks within Lanarkshire homes, NHS Lanarkshire can
identify individuals who may be at higher risk of falls and provide them with the necessary support and
interventions.
This collaborative approach between NHS Lanarkshire and SFRS aims to reduce falls incidents in Lanarkshire
homes, leading to a more efficient use of resources and ensuring that appropriate support is provided to
those who need it most. Ultimately, the implementation of falls assessment programs can contribute to the
overall well-being of the community by minimising the impact of falls and optimising resource allocation
within Lanarkshire.
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Community Engagement
Resettled Ukrainians visit Coatbridge Fire Station
In collaboration with @NLCAdultLearn, Coatbridge
Community Fire Station hosted a warm and
inclusive event to welcome resettled Ukrainians.
The primary objective was to foster positive
relationships and promote a sense of belonging
within the community. During the visit, valuable
advice on home fire safety visits was provided in
both English and Ukrainian, ensuring that the newly
arrived individuals were equipped with essential
knowledge to keep their homes and families safe.
Suicide Awareness Football
Additionally, the group was enlightened about Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) and its significant role within the
community. By sharing insights and information, the event aimed to strengthen community bonds and encourage
collaboration between the Fire Service, Community Learning & Development and the resettled Ukrainian community.
Overall, this initiative successfully contributed to building a safer and more inclusive community for all.
SFRS Lanarkshire Staff support Career Ready
The Career Ready Programme has been successfully
supported by a dedicated group of volunteers from SFRS
Lanarkshire. The programme aims to empower young
people in S5/S6 and provide them with valuable workplace
experiences and a network of support.
The programme is a unique initiative in Scotland, offering
students from various Lanarkshire high schools an
opportunity to kick-start their chosen careers. Through a
series of authentic workplace experiences, the programme
equips students with the necessary skills, knowledge, and
connections needed to thrive in their future professions.
The support from both SFRS, volunteers and the young
people play a crucial role in making this programme
successful.
In partnership with North Lanarkshire Council and the
Samaritans Charity, SFRS Lanarkshire staff demonstrated
their commitment to suicide prevention by actively
supporting the recent football tournament held at
Ravenscraig sporting facility. The event aimed to raise
awareness about suicide help and support within the
community. Staff members volunteered their time to
represent SFRS at the tournament, promoting suicide
awareness and providing valuable resources to attendees.
SFRS is committed to maintaining a strong partnership with NHS Lanarkshire, NLC, and other relevant partners
to ensure continued support for the people of North Lanarkshire.
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