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North Lanarkshire Council · 16 December 2024
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11 December 2024 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, 16 December 2024 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 G Woods, D Johnston, J McLaren, C McManus, L Mitchell, P Patton, A Thomas, N Wilson. Page 1 of 34
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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 23 September 2024 (copy herewith) 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 period July to September 2024 (copy herewith) 7 - 20 (4) Police Scotland - North Lanarkshire Performance Report Submit report by the Local Police Commander providing an update in respect of policing performance and activity in North Lanarkshire for the period from April to September 2024 focusing on the priorities contained within the Local Policing Plan (copy herewith) 21 - 34 Page 3 of 34
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COMMUNITY SAFETY PARTNERSHIP FORUM - 23 SEPTEMBER 2024 1 Motherwell, 23 September 2024 at 10 am. A Meeting of the COMMUNITY SAFETY PARTNERSHIP FORUM PRESENT Councillor Woods, Convener; Councillors D Johnston, Mitchell, Thomas and Wilson. CHAIR Councillor Woods (Convener) presided. IN ATTENDANCE Community Partnership Manager, and Democratic Officer, North Lanarkshire Council; Chief Superintendent and Inspector, Police Scotland, and Local Senior Officer and Station Commanders, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. APOLOGIES Councillors McLaren and Patton. 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 12 June 2024. Decided: that the terms of the Minute be approved. ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE COMMUNITY SAFETY STRATEGY 2023-2024 3. 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) intimating that the Community Safety Strategy was the overarching strategy in respect of community safety issues and comprised the requirements set out in the Anti-Social Behaviour etc (Scotland) Act 2004 which placed 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 2023-2024. Decided: Item (2) Page 5 of 34
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COMMUNITY SAFETY PARTNERSHIP FORUM - 23 SEPTEMBER 2024 2 (1) that the progress made to date in relation to the actions in the Community Safety Strategy for the period 2023-2024 be noted, and (2) that the Annual Review of the Community Safety Strategy 2023-2024 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 from 1 April to 30 June 2024, 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 SFRS was 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 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 of all partners, to provide a better streamlined joint approach to improving outcomes for the people and communities of North Lanarkshire. Local Senior Officer, Jim Quinn, outlined the key points of note from each of the priority areas, and provided details on several community engagement events that SFRS had organised 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 from 1 April to 30 June 2024 compared with the corresponding period from the previous year, together with the five-year mean, 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; Enhancing our Service, and Public Confidence. Chief Superintendent Dolan outlined the key points of note from each of the areas of focus contained within the report and provided details on Police Scotland’s 2030 vision for policing across Scotland which was focused on safer communities, less crime, supported victims, and a thriving workforce. Decided: that the contents of the report be noted. Page 6 of 34
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Q2 saw an increase of 16% in the total number of incidents attended by SFRS. Deliberate fires almost doubled in Renfrewshire during the reporting period when compared to last year. This was a common trend across the West Service Delivery Area which saw a 43% increase in this indicator. Grass fires were the main cause for the rise in incidents which was primarily due to the warmer weather during July and August. False alarms are showing a downward trend for the period but, still account for over 45% of our incidents. North Lanarkshire Q2 Performance Report July - September 2024 Item (3) Page 7 of 34
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2 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 Incidents of Note / Looking Forward 13 Page 8 of 34
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4 1 10 38 3 40 3 0 14 28 3 6 8 0 4 38 5 11 7 1 2 49 1 17 3 0 0 1 1 5 11 0 1 62 4 18 1 0 3 5 1 1 2 6 6 16 0 8 5 0 4 18 3 6 44 8 44 255 21 112 -21% 167% -2% -28% -13% -5% -12% 45% 11% -6% -9% -26% 3 Total Incidents Q2 2024/25 Comparison 3 Year Average Change Motherwell Community Board North Corridor Community Board Shotts Community Board Wishaw Community Board Airdrie Community Board Bellshill Community Board Coatbridge Community Board Cumbernauld Community Board Kilsyth Community Board Accidental Dwelling Fires Accidental Dwelling Fire Casualties Unintentional Injury and Harm Deliberate Fire Setting Non Domestic Fire Safety 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 Jul - Sep 2024/25 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 ouractivitiesincluding operationalincidentsand communitysafetyengagement. NL's Local Fire and Rescue Plan sets out how the SFRS will meet the Strategic Aims as defined within the SFRS Strategic Plan 2024-2025. 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 atargeted approach by all relevant partners to deliver ajoint solution and reduce theimpactof 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 officialstatisticseachyearwhich allowforcomparisonstobe made overlongerperiodsoftime. Activity levels have reduced Activity levels have remained level Activity levels have increased Page 9 of 34
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North Lanarkshire Activity Summary 4 Dom 384 Fires Primary & Secondary Special Services199 False Alarms 381 -8% Total Number of Incidents 1306 -13% -24% Fire & Non-Fire Casualties 57 -3% Economic cost of UFAS Incidents £220,640 7% Activity by Time of Day *data above is year on year change 41% 15% 45% 40% 21% 40% All Fires All Special Services All False Alarms Incidents by Classification 17.59% 15.84% 11.52% 11.21% 8.85% 6.17% 5.35% 3.50% 3.09% 2.47% 2.37% 2.16% 1.75% 1.44% 1.34% Refuse Fire False Alarm (Dwelling) False Alarm (UFAS) False Alarm (Good Intent) Outdoor Fire Special Service - Effecting … Dwelling Fire Vehicle Fire Special Service - RTC Other Primary Fire Special Service - Assist … Other Building Fire Special Service - Other … Special Service - Removal … Special Service - Flooding Top 15 Incidents Types by % Annual Average 3 Year Average 1 2 3 4 5 6 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 North Lanarkshire Operational Trends Total Incidents All Fires All Special Services All False AlarmsPage 10 of 34
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-21% -12% 5 Main Source of Ignition Q2 2024/25 3 Year Average Domestic Safety - Accidental Dwelling Fires Dom 204 32 28 27 13 Cooking appliance Electricity supply Not known Other domestic style appliance Smoking Related Main Source of Ignition 61 64 51 56 44 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 2024/25 Performance Summary Accidental Dwelling Fires Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 0 50 100 Accidental Dwelling Fires Accidental Dwelling Fires Activity by Board Area (% share) Severity of Accidental Dwelling Fires 27% 20% 41% 14% No Firefighting Action Direct Firefighting No Heat/Smoke Damage No Fire Damage 9% Bellshill 7% 18% Coatbridge Cumbernauld Kilsyth Motherwell North Corridor Shotts 16% 7% 25% 5% 11%2% Wishaw Airdrie Alcohol/Drug Impairment 20% Distraction 23% Human Factors Automatic Detection & Actuation 24% Detection Actuated Detection Present Calls Made via Linked Alarms 91%77% There has been a significant reduction in the number of Accidental Dwelling Fires (ADFs) this reporting period. Against Q2 2023/24 we have seen a decrease of 21%, along with a decrease of 12% against the 3 year average. From the 44 ADFs recorded in NL, the highest percentage (25%) was recorded in the Motherwell Community Board Area, followed by Coatbridge Community Board Area 18% and Cumbernauld Community Board Area 16%. The main source of all ADF incidents are cooking appliances. Distraction and drug/alcohol impairment was a factor in 20% of all recorded ADFs. Detection was present at at 77% of all ADF's. Early detection has played a key role in minimising damage to property with 82%ofattendancesrecordingno damage. Page 11 of 34
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167% 45% 6 Q2 2024/25 3 Year Average Domestic Safety - Accidental Dwelling Fire Casualties 4 3 6 3 8 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 2024/25 Accidental Dwelling Fires Casualties Unin Smoke inhalation 100% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% Performance Summary Nature of Injury Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 0 20 40 Accidental Dwelling Fires Casualties Accidental Dwelling Fire Casualties by Board Area (% share) Airdrie 13% Bellshill 0% 0% Coatbridge Cumbernauld Kilsyth Motherwell North Corridor Shotts 13% 0% 0% 75% 0%0% Wishaw Extent of Harm First Aid at Scene Hospital -Serious Injuries Hospital -Slight Injuries 25% 75% 0% Fatality 0% 0 0 1 1 00 0 1 0 0 0 - 9 10 - 19 20 - 49 50 - 79 80+ Male 67% Female 33% Age / Gender Profile SFRS in NL have recorded a rise in Accidental Dwelling Fire Casualties against last years figures as well as a increase in the 3yraverage There was a total of 8 casualties recorded within NL in total, with 6 being hospitalised with only slight injuries. 2 casualties wereadmittedtohospitalwith seriousinjuries, no fatalitieswererecordedasa resultofan ADFduring Q2 2024/25. 1 of the casualties was female, aged between 40-49 years old. 2 male casualties were recorded, 1 aged between 30-39 yearsold,1 aged50=59.The details of3 casualtiesare unknown. Page 12 of 34
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-2% 11% 7 Q2 2024/25 3 Year Average Unintentional Injury and Harm 47 32 38 46 45 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 2024/25 Delib Chest / Abdominal injury Fracture Head injury Cuts/Lacerations Not known Back / Neck injury (spinal) 18% 9% 9% 9% 11% 16% Performance Summary Nature of Injury Non-Fire Casualties Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 0 20 40 60 Unintentional Injury + Harm Airdrie Bellshill 32% 9% Coatbridge Cumbernauld Kilsyth Shotts 5% 0% 2% 14% 9%7% 23% North Corridor Motherwell Wishaw Non-Fire Casualties by Board Area (% share) Extent of Harm First Aid at Scene Hospital -Serious Injuries Hospital -Slight Injuries 14% 50% 18% Fatality 9% Non-Fire Emergency Activity Road Traffic Collision Water Rescue Assisting Other Agencies 68% 0%32%NL has recorded 44 Non Fire Casualties this quarter which is down2 fromthefigure reportedin Q2 2023/24. From the 44 casualties recorded as unintentional harm, 68% occurred when SFRS were attending road traffic collisions. 32% of the casualties were recorded whilst providingassistanceto otheragencies. Age / Gender Profile 0 1 9 11 00 2 8 7 4 0 - 9 10 - 19 20 - 49 50 - 79 80+ Male 50% Female 50% Page 13 of 34
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-28% -6% 8 Q2 2024/5 3 Year Average Deliberate Fire Setting 303 327 473 353 255 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 2024/25 No 17% 16% 15% 12% 13% 14% 83% 84% 85% 88% 87% 86% 2021/22 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 2024/25 Primary Secondary Airdrie Bellshill 11% 15% Coatbridge Cumbernauld Kilsyth Motherwell North Corridor Shotts 19% 0% 24% 6% 7%2% 15% Wishaw Performance Summary Deliberate Fires by Classification Deliberate Fires Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 0 200 400 600 Deliberate Fire Setting Deliberate Fires by Board Area (% share) Primary Fire Ratio by Activity Type 19% 3% 39% 39% O th er B ui ld in gs Dwellings Vehicles Other Primary Secondary Fire Ratio by Activity Type Refuse Other Secondary 68% 32% SFRS in NL has recorded a significant 28% decrease this quarter compared to Q2 2024/25. Against the 3 year average,we have also recordeda decreaseof6%. From the 255 deliberate fires in NL, Motherwell Community Board Areas recorded 24% and Cumbernauld 19%ofall incidentsofthis type. 86% of all deliberate fires attended were secondary fires withprimaryfiresmakingup theother14%. During Q2 2024/25 we have attended 255 deliberate secondary fires, 68% of these where recorded as refuse fires, whilst 32% have been recorded as other secondary fires. Vehicle fires remain the main target of primary fires (39%) and dwelling fires accountfor19%ofourtotal. Deliberate Fires Compared to Operational Activity 1344 1362 1580 1104 964 255 278 416 308 219 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 2024/25 Series1 Series2Page 14 of 34
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-13% -9% 9 Q2 2024/25 3 Year Average Non Domestic Fire Safety 27 28 22 24 21 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 2024/25 Non Domestic Fires Unwant 62% 5% 33% 0 0 0 Performance Summary Non-Domestic Fires by Nature of Origin Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 0 10 20 30 Non Domestic Fire Safety Non-Domestic Fires by Board Area (% share) Airdrie Bellshill 14% 24% Coatbridge Cumbernauld Kilsyth Motherwell North Corridor Shotts 5% 5% 19% 0% 14%5% 14% Wishaw Severity of Non-Domestic Fires 19% 33% 38% 48% No Firefighting Action Direct Firefighting Heat/Smoke Damage No Fire Damage Non-Domestic Fires by Main Premises Type 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 Non Residential, Private Garden … Residential Home, Nursing/Care Industrial Manufacturing, … Warehouses and bulk storage, … Industrial Manufacturing, Factory Transport buildings, Bus/coach … Entertainment and culture, … Sporting venues, Sports Hall NL has recorded21 fires within non-domestic buildings during Q2 2024/25 whichis an decrease of 3 against Q2 2023/24. The 3 year average has seen a reduction of 9%. Of the 21 total incidents attended, 10 had no fire damage to the premisesand 4 required no firefightingactionbe taken. SFRS attended 2 incidentsat non residential, private garden sheds, with the majority of all incidents of this type occuring in Coatbridge and Motherwell Community Board Areas. We continue to engage with duty holders, education premises and thewidercommunityto provideguidance to reduce attendancesto thesetypes ofincidents.Page 15 of 34
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-5% -26% 10 Q2 2024/25 3 Year Average Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals 362 326 374 118 112 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 2024/25 Performance Summary 148% 125% 102% 100% 89% Residential Home, Nursing/Care Hospitals and medical care, Hospital Warehouses and bulk storage, Warehouse Industrial Manufacturing, Factory Education, Infant/primary school Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals - Top 5 Premises Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 90 95 100 105 110 115 UFAS Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals by Board Area (% share) Airdrie Bellshill 5% 10% Coatbridge Kilsyth Motherwell North Corridor Shotts 15% 4% 16% 7% 5%1% 36% Cumbernauld Wishaw Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals Activity Ratios 12% UFAS Percentage Against all Incidents UFAS Percentage Against all False Alarms 29% Human Influence and Alarm Activations 37% Average Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals per Day Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 0.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 Compared against Q2 2023/24, SFRS in NL has recorded an decrease of 5% in the number of UFAS incidents that we have attended. We have also reported an decrease of 26% against the 3 year average. UFAS incidents made up 12% of all incidentsfirecrewsin NL attendedwithinQ2 2024/25. UFAS incidents made up 29% of all false alarms that we attended, with human influence affecting 37% of all false alarms. We actively work towards our UFAS demand reduction targets and encourage crews and enforcement staff to engage in proactive interventions whilst in attendance at these incidents. We continue to work closely with local schools, industry and residentialhomesalongwithourongoing commitmentto reducing attendancesto ourlocalhospitals.Page 16 of 34
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High 214 Medium 225 Low 147 Stepps 47 Shotts 27 Kilsyth 27 Motherwell 194 Cumbernauld 152 Coatbridge 241 Bellshill 125 11 Community Engagement 214 225 147 Home Fire Safety Visit Risk Ratings High Medium Low 47 27 27 194 152 241 125 Stepps Shotts Kilsyth Motherwell Cumbernauld Coatbridge Bellshill 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 Home Fire Safety Visits Completed by Community Fire Station Home Fire Safety Visits 586 NL fire crews and prevention, protection & preparednessstaff completed 586 HFSV's during Q2 2024/25, 42% of which recorded a high risk rating. This showcases our commitment to ensuring we continue to engage with the most vulnerable members of our community. Testing your smoke alarm every Tuesday is crucial for your safety and the safety of your loved ones. Smoke alarms are designed to alert you to the presence of smoke in your home, giving you time to evacuate before a fire becomes unmanageable. By testing your smoke alarm weekly, you can ensure that it is in working order and will provide you with the early warning you need in the event of a fire. It only takes a few moments to test your smoke alarm, but it could make all the difference in a life- threatening situation. Make it a habit to test your smoke alarm every Tuesday to protect your home and thoseyoucareabout. Page 17 of 34
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12 On Saturday, September 14th, Motherwell fire station hosted a highly successful open day in collaboration with Police Scotland and the Scottish Ambulance Service. The event was a fantastic opportunity for members of the community to meet their local emergency services personnel, view the station and equipment up close, and learn about fire safety and crime prevention. The open day began with a demonstration from the fire service showcasing their firefighting techniques and equipment. The ambulance service also gave a demonstration on how they respond to medical emergencies and provide life-saving care. Throughout the day, there were activities for children, including face painting, a bouncy castle, and a chance to sit in the fire engine and police cars. Visitors were also able to tour the fire station and learn about the history of the service in our community. One of the highlights of the day was the charity fundraising efforts, with all three emergency services coming together to raise money for a local charity that supports families in need. There were donation boxes set up throughout the event, as well as a raffle with prizes donated by local businesses. By the end of the day, we had raised money for the charity, which will make a significant impact on the lives of those in our community. Overall, the open day was a huge success, with hundreds of people attending and engaging with the emergency services in a fun and informative way. It was a great opportunity to showcase the important work that we do and to build stronger connections with the community. We are already looking forward to planning next year's event and continuing to work together with the police and ambulance service to serve and support our local community. Page 18 of 34
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OFFICIAL—POLICE & PARTNERS 1 North Lanarkshire Performance Summary Report - Q2 2024/25 Reporting Period: 01/04/2024- 30/09/2024 Total Crime 16,460 Crimes -0.9% Incidents Recorded 45,550(1yr % above) -4.6%* +11% 2,400 Violence/Group 1 Drug Supply +12.4% 125 Sexual Crime +8.5% 482 +49.9% 1,207 Theft by shop-lifting ASB/Disorder -4.7 %* 5,577(1yr % above) Domestic Abuse Crimes +2.6% 1,296 Theft by Housebreaking -26.4% 171 Robbery +22.6% 52 Fraud +8.3% 464 Speeding -16.5% 500 Drink/Drug Driving +9.3% 380 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 (4) Page 21 of 34
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OFFICIAL—POLICE & PARTNERS 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 Po- licing 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 re- port 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 Operational Resilience 8 8 Public Confidence User Satisfaction Survey Complaints 9,10,11 11 Page 22 of 34
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OFFICIAL—POLICE & PARTNERS 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 Page 23 of 34
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OFFICIAL—POLICE & PARTNERS 4 Safeguarding our citizens—Gender Based Abuse Local Action/Context; The Disclosure Scheme for Domestic Abuse and Scotland (DSDAS) gives people the right to ask about the background of their partner. It also allows concerned relatives and friends the right to ask about someone’s partner can ask if they have been abusive in the past. Where we have information that a person may be at harm of domestic abuse by their partner, we have the power to tell, even if it is not asked for. DSDAS allows people to make the choice on whether to remain in the relationship. To date this year in Lanarkshire there has been 521 requests, and increase of 148 (373), 19.6% National figures below · There has been a 28% increase overall in DSDAS applications for the same period in 2023/2024. · Power to Tell applications shows a 17% increase in DSDAS applications for same period last year. · Right to Ask shows a 54% increase in DSDAS applications for same period last year. Within Lanarkshire, training is being delivered to Area Inspectors in relation to Multi–Agency Tasking and Coordinating (MATAC) and the mechanisms that can be utilised to better understand and target persistent offenders. This will enhance the use of MATAC and improve the quality of service being afforded to the victims of domestic abuse. Domestic offenders are visited as part of the daily duties of the community policing teams across Lanarkshire. Offenders are reminded of their bail conditions and checks are completed for compliance with utilising a robust visit regime in the first month of release from court. Analytical Context: There were 2,116 incidents of domestic abuse reported to police, this is a decrease of 3.2% from the previous year and an overall decrease of 11.6% on the 5 year mean. The total crimes and offences reported in domestic abuse incidents was 1,296, an increase of 6.9% from the previous year and a 2.6% increase on the 5 year mean, with a 62.7% detection rate which is an increase of 15.5% on the previous year. There were 63 crimes of rape reported, 17 fewer than the same period last year. The detection rate in relation to rape was 49.2%. This figure will increase further when forensic analysis is completed. Page 24 of 34
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OFFICIAL—POLICE & PARTNERS 5 Safeguarding our citizens—Online Safety Local Action/Context: Police Scotland takes a proactive, positive approach to respond to the ever increasing cyber demand, ensuring that we are future focused and enabled to adapt our policing model to suit the needs of the communities we serve. In May 2024 Police Scotland's Policing in a Digital World Programme, in conjunction with Cybercrime Digital Forensics, introduced four regionally based Digital Forensics Vans (DFVs). These vehicles have been converted to provide Digital Forensic staff, who examine digital devices 'at-scene', an appropriate and safe working environment in which to carry out their job. The demand on Police Scotland in relation to Online Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (OCSAE) investigations has risen over 500% between 2015 and 2021. To meet this demand, 'at-scene' examination is a crucial aspect. In September 2024 a national campaign to support young people to safely navigate social media and prevent violence was launched. ‘Quit Fighting For Likes’ aims to get young people to think about and discuss attitudes and behaviours around the filming and sharing of violent incidents. Developed by the Scottish Violence Reduction Unit (SVRU), YouthLink Scotland and Medics Against Violence (MAV), the new campaign is part of an action plan agreed in the Scottish Government’s Violence Prevention Framework. The Quit Fighting For Likes campaign aims to enable young people to look at attitudes and behaviours regarding social media, while pointing towards the toolkit and to equip those working with young people to help build positive social norms. Lanarkshire Partnerships and Preventions Team and School Liaison officers continue to deliver online safety inputs across primary schools, secondary schools and youth groups to provide information and awareness around the dangers of communicating with unknown persons online, whilst highlighting the risks involved in sharing indecent images. Lanarkshire Division routinely use social media to promote online safety and highlight support channels. This also includes reporting methods and encouraging potential victims not to pay, not to engage further but instead to talk to a friend or family member and report to the police. Analytical Context: On conclusion of Q2, a total 186 crimes relating to online communications, shar- ing of indecent images, threatening/disclosure of intimate images were recorded across North Lanarkshire. This is a increase of 10 crimes from the same period last year. The 5 year mean in all sexual communication offences has increased as seen in the chart opposite. This is likely to continue to increase due to the ever increasing dependence on technology. Page 25 of 34
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OFFICIAL—POLICE & PARTNERS 6 Safeguarding our citizens—Protecting Our Most Vulnerable Analytical Context: In North Lanarkshire during this reporting period 226 hate crimes were recorded, with 155 (68.5%) detections. This averages two crimes per day. Due to changes in reporting and recording mechanisms comparisons cannot be made with previous years. Data reveals that 24% of hate crimes were directed towards police officers, and 12.7% directed at people in their place of work. Local Action/Context: Reducing the demand associated with mental health incidents on officers and staff is a key priority for Police Scotland and our partners. Closer working between police and health professionals is delivering a better service for the public, while reducing officer attendance at hospital emergency departments in Lanarkshire. Lanarkshire Division has been leading the way, working with partners to formalise these processes surrounding the Mental Health Index (MHI), the key objective being a person does not have to present or be taken to Emergency Departments (EDs) to get the support they need, unless it is the most appropriate place to provide care to the individual. A collaborative approach between Lanarkshire Division and NHS Lanarkshire to enable 24/7 triage with a Psychiatric Liaison Nurse (PLN) saw potential police attendances at emergency departments reduced by over 80 per cent. Hate Crime – Op Navette During this reporting period, in England we witnessed increased tensions directed towards BME communities, a result of misinformation, leading to rioting and disorder. In order to prevent such actions in North Lanarkshire, we enhanced our communications with groups concerned by behaviours elsewhere, setting about sharing safety information and information pertinent to the ongoing issues, whilst providing reassurance through additional high visibility patrols. Edinburgh have a pilot scheme, working with Alzheimer’s Scotland in relation to conducting return discussions following the conclusion of a missing person investigation. Following a successful evaluation period, and prior to a national rollout, Lanarkshire division has been chosen to participate in an extended pilot which commenced in September. This partnership working and information sharing will assist with details being readily available should the person go missing again. Page 26 of 34
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OFFICIAL—POLICE & PARTNERS 7 Safeguarding our citizens—Road Safety Local Action/Context: Strategic analysis of intelligence, crime and incident data has been used across the division to identify target areas resulting in dedicated deployments by Community Policing and Roads Policing Officers to impact and influence driver behaviour at identified locations. Localised speed enforcement has been conducted at problematic locations across North Lanarkshire in areas identified through engagement with local communities and local elected members. With the return of schools in August, additional patrols at drop-off/pick-up times were conducted to engage and educate drivers given the return of congestion, with primary schools being the main focus. Leaflet drops and high-vis presence at repeat locations of parking complaints has been ongoing. In September, officers from Roads Policing and colleagues from Scottish Fire and Rescue Service hosted a joint Young Driver Engagement Road Safety event at Jackton. The New Driver Early Intervention Scheme is aimed at new and young drivers aged between 17 and 25 years old who are statistically more likely to be involved in a collision. Sessions aimed to improve road safety by raising awareness and encouraging discussion on the consequences of dangerous driving. The session was also an opportunity for young drivers to learn how to improve their driving skills, ensure a vehicle is roadworthy and hear about current legislation. This was further supplemented by Preventions and Partnership Officers, delivering New Driver Scheme inputs to college students at Broadwood Stadium, Cumbernauld and to 6th year pupils at St Maurice’s, Kilsyth Academy, Greenfaulds and Chryston High schools. Localised quad bike patrols in response to antisocial behaviour complaints regarding off road vehicles has been conducted within North Lanarkshire in this reporting period. Operation M8 resulted in a day of action by Road Police Officers in partnership with the Motor Insurer’s Bureau (MIB). In one day, 15 vehicle drivers were reported for no insurance related offences, with an additional 13 vehicles being lawfully seized. A vehicle theft action plan was conducted in the Wishaw/ Shotts locality due to increased reports of theft of motor bikes. Analytical review of incidents and deployment of Priority Policing Team Officers, utilising marked and unmarked patrols during hours of darkness resulted in two offenders being identified for 11 crimes of theft, and further vehicles being recovered. Analytical Context: At the end of Q2 there were 5 fatal road collisions, this is 4 more than the same period last year. Seriously injured person was 44, this is an decrease of 7 from the previous year. No children were killed on our roads for the second consecutive year, however 7 children were seriously injured, which is the same as the previous year. Page 27 of 34
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OFFICIAL—POLICE & PARTNERS 8 Enhancing Our Service Operational Resilience; Force Mobilisation Model The Chief Constable has been clear that bringing frontline policing to its strongest position is a priority. As part of the Force Mobilisation Model, a new 7-day shift pattern for officers who currently work Monday to Friday only, up to and including the rank of Inspector, is being proposed. This shift pattern aims to reduce cancelled rest days and provide support to frontline local policing teams. The vision is that this will prioritise officer wellbeing, minimise frontline officer abstractions, improve service to our communities and enhance our mobilisation capability. In October 2024, officers affected by this shift change had the opportunity to vote on a choice between a variable shift pattern and a standard shift pattern. This pattern will form the basis of departmental shift patterns for all affected areas. Consideration will be given to the operational needs of the organisation, alongside individual needs. A formal consultation on the proposed pattern will then be held for affected officers as with any change to a shift pattern. The consultation will be led by the Scottish Police Federation (SPF) who will consult with their members affected by the proposed shift pattern. Alongside the shift change, work will be undertaken to ensure fairer deployment of officers to events, protests, and frontline policing duties. Continuous Improvement: There has been an increase in engagement within schools, with surveys being developed in association with education, encouraging participation and feedback from young people with a view to increasing trust and confidence in the police. In July 2024, Lanarkshire officers deployed in support of the Lanarkshire Pride event, providing opportunities for members of the LGBTi community to engage with officers. The event was supported by a number of partners, all of whom were present to support and build on existing relations within the LGBTi community. Local policing surgeries have continued at various locations across Lanarkshire including community buildings and supermarkets, improving visibility, identifying community issues and providing increased access to face-to-face policing services. Increased engagement with minority groups across the division including attendance at religious centres, traveller sites and LGBTi events has continued. As part of the engagement plan, two Policing Together Interactive events have been held at Jackton with a further two planned to be delivered by the end of the year. Each event has hosted between 40-50 officers, including officers from Greater Glasgow, Renfrewshire & Inverclyde and Ayrshire Divisions. These events have focused on “lived experience” inputs, to raise awareness of the Policing Together strategy and the cultural direction of the division. The Senior Leadership Team supported the event and facilitated breakout discussions Local suggestion scheme “Q Does Question Time” has been implemented and promoted online and through the interactive events. This provides an opportunity for officers and staff to pose questions to the Senior Leadership Team via email. Responses are formulated and shared via the divisional intranet page for all officers’ awareness. Page 28 of 34
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OFFICIAL—POLICE & PARTNERS 9 PUBLIC CONFIDENCE—Survey Information User Experience - Current Position The information on the table below is from data gathered during April 2024 to September 2024 in North Lanarkshire (we do not report on less than 20 respondents to ensure ro- bustness of data.) We know from our own research and academic studies that levels of public confidence and experience of contacting and interacting with police are not always connected. Not everyone responding to our ‘Your Police’ survey has had contact or directly engaged with the police, so their view on confidence is shaped by other factors, such as community feeling towards the police, news and media reporting or others’ experiences. This means that public confidence figures alone are not an accurate measure for the quality of ser- vice being provided in communities. However, research evidence suggests public confidence and perceptions can impact likelihood of someone contacting, approaching and cooperating with police. Overall satisfaction in contacting the police in North Lanarkshire was 79%, higher than the national figure of 71%. Areas for consideration The key concern for respondents was a lack of ‘follow-up’ once their incident had been reported. Within Lanarkshire, 54% of respondents in Q2 stated feeling adequately in- formed 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. Perceptions of not receiving an appropriate response was a key driver of negative experiences. Of respondents 22% reported feeling that the police provided an inappropriate 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 Division are exploring how to make improvements to the Contact Assessment Model, with awareness of the increased demand on local policing. The public values officers who show understanding, compassion and listen to individuals’ needs. The values and behaviours demonstrated in these positive interactions are core drivers of public confidence alongside visibility, accessibility, presence and community engagement. Public Opinion Statements North Lanarkshire Q1 22/23 (19) Q2 22/23 (396) Q1 23/24 (10) Q2 23/24 (372) Q1 24/25 (25) Q2 24/25 (388) Change on last Quar- ter Feel safe in their local area - 80% - 79% 80% 85% +5% Police listen to concerns of local people - 34% - 30% 30% 35% +5% Local police are friendly and approachable - 65% - 61% 48% 67% +19% Page 29 of 34
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OFFICIAL—POLICE & PARTNERS 10 PUBLIC CONFIDENCE Wider context Public Confidence in Roads Policing Nearly two thirds of the public were confident that Police Scotland effectively police the roads, with approximately a quarter stating the visible presence has increased. • Net confidence for effectively policing the road was 63%. With women more confident than men (68% vs 57%) • Men were more likely than women to say ‘not at all’ to Police Scotland ability to effectively police the roads (12% vs 7%) • Those aged over 65 years old were more likely than 18-34 year olds to not be ‘very’ or ‘not at all’ confident (38% vs 26%) • Men were more likely than women to say that Police Scotland’s visible road presence has ‘decreased significantly’ (20% vs 10%). • Respondents aged 18-34 years old were more likely to say that visible road presence had ‘increased significantly’ than over 65s (10% vs 2%). Page 30 of 34
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OFFICIAL—POLICE & PARTNERS 11 Public Confidence Q2 2024/25 Q2 2023/24 % change Number of complaints about the police 220 195 +12.2% Number of police incidents 45,550 47,627 -4.6% PUBLIC CONFIDENCE . Wider context continued Public perceptions of Police Scotland’s response to hate in communities A third of respondents are worried to some extent in relation to hate in their community. Half of all respondents felt confident the police are responding to hate in a way that meets the needs of those affected by hate. Minority ethic respondents have a higher degree of worry and felt confident in the police response to hate. Worried about hate in the community -across all respondents, analysis demonstrates that • 32% of respondents are worried to either some or a great extent about hate in their community. • 64% (89) of respondents of ethnic minority worry about hate in their community compared to 28% (902) white respondents. Page 31 of 34
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OFFICIAL OFFICIAL Serious Violent Crime and Public Protection NLC Q2 April 2024 – September 2024 April 2024– Sept 2024 April 2023– Sept 2023 Victims % Change 5 year mean 5 year mean % Total Crime 16,460 15,777 683 more +4.3% 16,608 -0.9% Total No Group1: Crimes of Violence 2,400 2,237 163 more +7.3% 2162 +11% Murder 1 1 - 0 2.6 -61.5% Attempted Murder 6 9 3 fewer -33.3% 8.6 -30.2% Serious Assault detection rate 76.6% 82% -5.4% 82% -5.4% Serious Assault 124 111 13 more +11.7% 129 -3.9% Robbery detection rate 76.9% 58.5% +18.4% 74.5% +2.4% Robbery 52 41 11 more +26.8% 42.4 +22.6% Common assault detection rate 63.2% 62.1% +1.1% 64.9% -1.7% Common assault 1667 1594 73 more +4.6% 1515 +10% Assault against Emergency Workers detection rate 99.2% 96.9% +2.2% 97% +1.7% Assault against Emergency Workers 361 294 67 more +22.8% 341 +5.9% Number of Domestic Abuse Incidents Reported to the Police 2116 2185 69 fewer -3.2% 2395 -11.6% Total Crimes and offences in domestic abuse incidents 1296 1212 86 more +6.9% 1263 +2.6% Total crimes and offences in domestic abuse incidents detection rate 62.7% 54.3% +8.4% 61.8% +1.6% Number of Sexual Crimes 482 500 18 fewer -3.6% 444.4 +8.5% Sexual Crimes detection rate 60.7% 50% +10.7% 49.2% +11.5% Number of rapes 63 80 17 fewer -21.2% 69.4 -9.2% Rape detection rate 49.2% 47.5% +1.7% 46.4% +2.8% Communicating indecently 74 64 +15.6% 58.2 +27.1% Causing to view sexual activity or images 76 83 -8.4% 65 +16.9% Threatening or Disclosure of intimate images 36 29 +24.1% 27.6 +30.4% Number of statutory stop and searches conducted 3307 Number of positive statutory stop and searches 627 Number of complaints regarding disorder 5577 5854 277 fewer -4.7% Hate Crime and offences detection rate 68.5% 61.7% +6.8% 69.8% -3.4% Hate Crime 226 Vandalism detection rate (including reckless damage, etc) 33.3% 28.8% +4.5% Page 32 of 34
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OFFICIAL 2 OFFICIAL Vandalism (including reckless damage, etc) 1205 1262 57 fewer -4.5% 1430 -15.7% Number of detections for Consuming Alcohol in a designated place (where appropriate byelaws exist) 203 282 -28% 463 -56% Theft by housebreaking dwelling house (including attempts) detection rate 20.5% 14.2% +6.3% 15.9% +4.5 Theft by housebreaking dwelling house (including attempts) 171 219 48 less -21.9% 232 -26.4% Theft by shoplifting detection rate 61% 60.7% +0.3% 63.2% -2.2% Theft by shoplifting 1207 1053 154 more +14.6% 805 +49.9% Fraud 464 481 17 fewer -3.53% 428.6 +8.3% Fraud Detection 18.8% 12.9% +5.9% 22.7% -3.9% Missing Person Incidents (on STORM, not NMPA) 842 859 17 fewer -2% 810.6 +3.9% People Killed 5 1 4 more +400% People Seriously injured 44 51 7 fewer -13.7% People Slightly Injured 82 113 31 fewer -27.4% Children (aged<16) Killed 0 0 - - Children (aged<16) Seriously Injured 7 7 - - Dangerous driving 111 123 -9.8% 123 -9.8% Speeding 500 472 +5.9% 598.6 -16.5% Drink/Drug Driving 380 386 -1.6% 347.6 +9.3% Number of Drug Supply Crimes (including possession with intent) 125 119 +5% 111.2 +12.4% Number of detections for Drug Supply Crimes (including possession with intent) 89.6% 95% -5.4% 94.8% -5.2% Public Confidence Total allegations Recorded Number of Complaints (PSD) 220 195 Number of police incidents 45550 47627 Page 33 of 34
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