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North Lanarkshire Council · 19 September 2022
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Our Ref: Your Ref: Contact: Tel: Fax: E-Mail: Date: Richard Llewellyn 07939284642 llewellynr@northlan.gov.uk 8 Sep 2022 Members of the Community Safety Partnership Forum Chief Executive’s Office Archie Aitken Head of Legal & Democratic Solutions Civic Centre, Windmillhill Street Motherwell ML1 1AB DX 571701, Motherwell 2 www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk Notice is given that a Meeting of the COMMUNITY SAFETY PARTNERSHIP FORUM is to be held within Committee Room 4, Civic Centre, Motherwell on Monday, 19 September 2022 at 10:00 am which you are requested to attend. The agenda of business is attached. Head of Legal and Democratic Solutions Members: Councillors: D Ashraf, A Campbell, M McBride, J McLaren, C McManus, L Mitchell, A Smith, N Wilson. Page 1 of 77
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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 (page 5 - 6) Submit Minute of meeting held on 28 February 2022 (copy herewith) (3) Police Scotland - North Lanarkshire Performance Report (page 7 - 20) 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 June 2022 focusing on the priorities outlined in the Local Police Plan 2020-2023 (copy herewith) (4) Scottish Fire and Rescue Service - North Lanarkshire Performance Report (page 21 - 34) Submit report by the Local Senior Officer providing an overview of Scottish Fire and Rescue Service performance within North Lanarkshire for the period April to June 2022 (copy herewith) (5) Water Safety (page 35 - 40) Submit report by the Head of Strategic Communication providing an understanding of the work ongoing in relation to the preparation of a Partnership Approach to Water Safety (PAWS) document for North Lanarkshire and agree that a finalised document will be presented at a future meeting (copy herewith) (6) Annual Review of the Community Safety Strategy 2020/21 - 2021/22 (page 41 - 77) Submit report by the Head of Strategic Communication advising the Forum of the progress made on the strategic priorities and actions in the Annual Review of the Community Safety Strategy, which covers the period 2021-2022 (copy herewith) Page 3 of 77
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COMMUNITY SAFETY PARTNERSHIP FORUM - 28 FEBRUARY 2022 1 28 February 2022 at 10 am. A Remote Meeting of the COMMUNITY SAFETY PARTNERSHIP FORUM PRESENT Councillor Campbell, Convener; Councillors Hogg, Lennon and Reddin. CHAIR Councillor Campbell (Convener) presided. IN ATTENDANCE Community Partnership Manager, and Administrative Officer, North Lanarkshire Council; Chief Superintendent Alan Waddell and Superintendent Raymond Higgins, Police Scotland; Local Senior Officer, Stephen Wright and Group Commander, Martyn Brandrick, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. APOLOGIES Councillors Douglas, Duffy, and Weir and the Head of Communities, North Lanarkshire Council. 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 13 December 2021. Decided: that the Minute be amended to reflect that Councillor Hogg was in attendance. CONTACT ASSESSMENT MODEL 3. Chief Superintendent Waddell advised that due to unforeseen circumstances the presentation on the Contact Assessment Model had been withdrawn. 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 October to December 2021 compared with the corresponding period from the previous year; (2) focusing on the priorities contained within the Local Policing Plan 2020-2023; (3) providing statistical information to assess the effectiveness of the Local Police Plan in terms of priorities, performance and community engagement, and (4) presenting some qualitive data to give an oversight of activities that had taken place across the authority area. AGENDA ITEM 2 Page 5 of 77
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COMMUNITY SAFETY PARTNERSHIP FORUM - 28 FEBRUARY 2022 2 Chief Superintendent Alan Waddell then outlined the key points of note from each of the policing priorities. Decided: that the contents of the report be noted. SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE - NORTH LANARKSHIRE PERFORMANCE REPORT 5. There was submitted a report by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) providing an overview of performance for the period October to December 2021, which provided statistical information on key priority areas compared with the corresponding period from the previous year, together with the three-year average. Local Senior Officer, Stephen Wright then outlined the key points of note from each of the priority areas. Decided: that the contents of the report be noted. CONVENERS REMARKS 6. The Convener indicated that, as this was the last meeting of the Forum prior to the Council Elections, she wished to thank the Members, and the Officers for their participation and contribution to the work of the Forum. Page 6 of 77
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Community Safety Partnership Forum 19th September 2022 OFFICIAL AGENDA ITEM 3 Page 7 of 77
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Introduction The Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 provides a framework for local scrutiny arrangements between Police Scotland, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and the Local Authority. This report provides members of the Community Safety Partnership Forum with an update in respect of policing in North Lanarkshire and affords members the opportunity to consider how effectively the police work alongside partners to collectively improve local communities. Matters considered in this report include statistical information from Police Scotland regarding the council area to assess effectiveness of the local police plan in terms of priorities, performance and community engagement. It also includes some qualitative data to give an oversight of activities that are taking place across the local authority area. This report reviews the first quarter of what promises to be another challenging year for Lanarkshire Division and policing across Scotland. The resilience and dedication of our officers and staff ensured that the impact of substantial, concurrent commitments passed with minimal impact on our ‘business as usual’ policing service to citizens and communities across North Lanarkshire. The format of the report reflects the priorities outlined in the Local Police Plan 2020 –2023, which is summarised on the following page. OFFICIAL 2 Page 8 of 77
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Local Police Plan on a Page Public Protection and Protecting People at Risk of Harm Tackling Housebreaking and Acquisitive Crime Reducing the Harm Caused by Substance Misuse Threats to public safety and wellbeing are resolved by a proactive and responsive police service The needs of Lanarkshire’s communities are addressed through effective service delivery Lanarkshire's 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 in Lanarkshire By working collaboratively policing in Lanarkshire is sustainable, adaptable and prepared for future challenges Violent Crime Firearms and Offensive Weapons Hate Crime Anti- Social Behaviour Sexual Crime Domestic Abuse and Gender Based Violence Adult and Child Protection Domestic Housebreaking Commercial Housebreaking Rural Crime Vehicle Crime Drug Deaths Drug Supply Drug Production Alcohol Misuse Our local police priorities Our areas of focus Strategic Outcomes Reducing Violence and Disorder Road Users Partnerships and Prevention Sustainability and Wellbeing Continuous Im provem ent Safer & Healthier Com m unities OFFICIAL 3 Page 9 of 77
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Reducing Violence and Disorder Tackling antisocial behaviour and crimes of violence remain a priority across Lanarkshire. We recognise the impact such crimes have on victims, witnesses and the wider community. Our focus on prevention and the robust investigation of incidents has resulted in a reduction of 22.1% in respect of crimes of violence during this reporting period. We continue our intelligence led, high visibility patrols in hot spot areas and conduct frequent visits to licensed premises, which has contributed to a 40.8% reduction in serious assaults. This capacity gain has manifested in a 25.4% rise in our detection rate in respect of the remaining crimes. Analysis has shown an increase in young people being involved in violent crime. Our school liaison and Safer Communities officers are working with Medics Against Violence and the local authority to educate our young people about the consequences and devastating impact of violence, including the dangers of alcohol induced violence and weapon carrying. Throughout the last term we reached almost 7000 young people across our schools. Crimes of Violence reduced by 22.1% 40.8% reduction in serious assaults Serious assault detections increased by 25.4% 4OFFICIAL There have been 3 murders during this reporting period, all of which have been detected and those responsible are remanded in custody. We continue to provide support to families and communities affected by such heinous crimes. CID officers scrutinise all crimes of robbery to identify lines of enquiry, trends and forensic opportunities. These enquiries are often protracted, however that diligent approach has led to a 73.9% detection rate of all robberies and crimes of assault with intent to rob. Page 10 of 77
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There were 35 fewer victims of common assault than the same period last year, with 70% being detected. Common assaults against emergency workers have increased slightly when compared to the same period last year. It remains completely unacceptable to assault any emergency worker and should never be accepted as ‘part of the job’. Operational Safety Training has been enhanced to increase the annual requalification course from one day to two days with new techniques and de-escalation tactics included. Community Police carried out an initiative in relation to the antisocial use of off-road vehicles in the Wishaw area and numerous arrests were made in relation to road traffic offences. So far this year, 12 off-road bikes have been seized in the Wishaw area and officers have engaged with local motorcycle shops to raise their awareness of issues in the local area. Lanarkshire Division adopts a zero tolerance approach to hate crime. We will take robust action and do everything we can to bring those responsible to justice. Over 60% of all hate crimes were detected and work continues to maximise investigative opportunities in the remaining cases. Recently we have seen an increase in hate crimes towards store security officers, typically following incidents of shoplifting. Our Safer Communities Officers continue to work with retail premises, staff and victims of hate crime, providing support, guidance and using social media to highlight the impact of hate crime on individuals and the wider communities. Across North Lanarkshire 809 warrants were executed during this reporting period, through which offenders were brought to justice and public confidence enhanced. Reducing Violence and Disorder OFFICIAL 5 Vandalism and malicious mischief crimes reduced by 9.8% Common Assaults reduced by 3.8% Number of disorder complaints reduced by 29.3% Page 11 of 77
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PublicProtection and Protecting People at Risk of Harm OFFICIAL 6 The number of sexual crimes reported to police increased by 7%, from last year, to 230 reports. This increase may be as a result of increased confidence in reporting of non-recent crimes. An analytical review established 21 crimes referred to online communications and the sharing of intimate images. Lanarkshire Division has recently established a team of officers who have been tasked to review all undetected sexual crimes and ensure every investigative opportunity has been fully exploited. This detailed work will yield positive outcomes for victims and the wider community. Our School Liaison Officers continue to provide online safety awareness sessions across North Lanarkshire and our Safer Communities officers continue to utilise social media to highlight the inherent risks associated with anonymous online communications. There have been 2 more crimes of rape reported, when compared to the same period last year, and the detection rate has increased slightly. Every report of rape is treated with the utmost diligence and compassion. Our officers explore every possible avenue to ensure offenders are brought to justice. The complex nature of the investigations and frequent need for detailed forensic analysis, together with rise in individuals having the confidence to report non- recent offences, can lead to protracted investigations. The total number of domestic abuse incidents reported to the police has decreased by 9.2% (117 fewer) and the total number domestic abuse related crimes/offences has decreased by 14% (96 fewer) While this is most welcome, we will be relentless in our pursuit of those who commit such crimes and work with our partners to both support and protect the victims. Rape detection rates increased by 0.6% Crimes and offences in domestic abuse incidents reduced by 14.0% Domestic abuse incidents reported reduced by 9.2% Page 12 of 77
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PublicProtection and Protecting People at Risk of Harm OFFICIAL 7 In 2014, a High Risk Registered Sex Offender fled to Thailand, prior to sentencing. Lanarkshire Division sought to have him returned to Scotland, however, legislative barriers within the Thai authorities meant that no further action could be taken at that time. In early 2020, Thai law was amended meaning that extradition was possible. Extensive and detailed investigative work by Lanarkshire Division, support by our national Specialist Crime Division (SCD) successfully identified his location in Thailand. Work in collaboration with the Thai authorities and the National Crime Agency led to a domestic arrest warrant being issued in March 2022 and the individual was arrested in May 2022, with extradition proceedings well underway. The pan-Lanarkshire Joint Investigation Interview team (JII) based at Blantyre was established in February 2020. The Scottish Child Interview Model is aimed at getting the best evidence from a child, in a trauma informed manner, specifically so that JIIs are of a sufficiently high standard that they may be used as Evidence in Chief, thereby reducing the need for children to give evidence in court and minimising the associated trauma. Between April and June 2022, the JII Team completed 145 interviews of children in relation to rape, sexual offences, assaults and other serious crimes. The Team play an important role, committing to the vital work to protect children and young people. To ensure the welfare of all children involved, including those not criminally responsible, the JII Team speak with the child to ascertain if there is an underlying reason for their actions and behaviour. This allows the JII Team to have a wider, informed view and work with partners to provide additional support where necessary. Page 13 of 77
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The bright nights and better weather habitually bring a seasonal increase in the use of motorbikes on our roads. Lanarkshire Road Policing Officers routinely patrol roads across North Lanarkshire that are frequently used by motorbikes. During the reporting period, 81 motorbikes were stopped where officers highlighted the risks, educated drivers and offered positive reinforcement. Where offences were detected enforcement action was taken. 8OFFICIAL PublicProtection and Protecting People at Risk of Harm 12.5% decrease in people seriously injured on our roads 50% reduction in children seriously injured on our roads • 12.6% increase in detections for speeding • 23.3% decrease in mobile phone offences • 34.4% increase in seat belt offences • 16.9% decrease in dangerous driving • 4.0% increase in insurance offences • 31.3% decrease in driving licence offences The decrease in some offences may well be linked to enhanced police patrols, through which vehicle ‘stop and engagement’ activity has increased significantly. Driver/rider education and encouragement has been proven to have a positive, preventative influence on road safety. Throughout the reporting period, Community Policing officers have responded to speeding complaints received from elected representatives and the public. Driving in excess of the speed limits is one of the most common contributory factors in a road traffic collisions. Speed checks took place across Bellshill, Viewpark and Coatbridge. Officers found that the majority of motorists were complying with the speed limit, however enforcement action was taken where necessary. We will continue to carry out regular speed checks at hot spot areas to influence driver behaviour and reduce the number of accidents on our roads. There was 1 fatality as a result of a road accident during this reporting period and 14 people were seriously injured compared with 16 during the same period last year. 2 children were seriously injured, this is a reduction of 50% and, thankfully, no children have been killed on our roads this reporting period. 66.7% decrease in People killed on our roads Page 14 of 77
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Tackling Housebreaking and Acquisitive Crime Theft by Housebreaking detections increased by 10.2% In May 2022, DAVRU officers investigating housebreakings at Motherwell Football Club and Dalziel Bowling Club worked quickly to progress enquiries with the assistance of NLC CCTV and Housing Officers, this led to police identifying a 41 year old male who was charged with theft by housebreaking and the stolen property was returned to the rightful owners. In June 2022, a resident in the Sikeside area of Coatbridge woke up through the night and observed a male breaking into his motor vehicle. Police were contacted and conducted a thorough search of the area. Due to the quick actions and description passed by the resident, CCTV and local officers quickly identified and traced the 44 year old male responsible. Further investigations led to the male being charged with 16 different crimes of theft. In June 2022, a spate of thefts from vehicles took place across Airdrie. PACT officers carried out extensive enquiries, which led to a male being arrested and charged in relation to 15 separate crimes of theft. We have seen a significant increase in theft by shoplifting across North Lanarkshire, up by 17.9% compared to last year, yet down 8.3% against the three year mean. The recent rise can be attributed to both the easing of restrictions, where retail premises are now open, and the pressure of the cost of living in respect of food, fuel and energy. Theft by Shoplifting increased by 17.9% OFFICIAL 9 In June 2022, PACT officers carried out extensive enquiries into a wide range of thefts across Lanarkshire, as a result of which they identified 3 males aged 23, 26 and 27 as being responsible. The men were arrested and charged with 28 vehicle thefts in what was clearly an organised criminal enterprise. Page 15 of 77
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Reducing Harm Caused by Substance Misuse A total of £2,057,636 worth of cash, restraints and listed assets have been seized under the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA). In April 2022, local officers, acting on intelligence, executed a search warrant at an address in Craigneuk. Officers recovered 700 street valium and four boxes of cannabis edibles with a street value of £4000. A 29 year old male was charged in connection with drug offences. In April 2022, Coatbridge officers were on patrol when their attention was drawn to the suspicious behaviour of a driver within a vehicle. Officers searched the vehicle where they recovered cash, 61g of cocaine and over 800 ecstasy tablets with a combined street value of £5,000 A 26 year old male was arrested and charged with being concerned in the supply of controlled drugs. In May 2022, DAVRU officers executed a search warrant at an address in Shotts. Officers recovered 3.2kg of herbal cannabis and 23 cannabis plants with a street value of £15,000. A 35 year old male was arrested for being concerned in the supply of controlled drugs. In May 2022, Road Policing and PACT officers, acting on intelligence, stopped a vehicle on the M8 near to Harthill. The vehicle was searched and officers recovered 6.3kg of heroin with a street value of £56,000. A 65 year old male was arrested and charged for being concerned in the supply of controlled drugs. In June 2022, DAVRU officers executed a search warrant at an address in Motherwell. During the search, officers recovered 268g of herbal cannabis with a street value of £1000 and seized over £23,000 in cash. A 25 year old male was arrested and charged with being concerned in the supply of a controlled drug. OFFICIAL 10 Page 16 of 77
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Public Confidence & Local Engagement From April to June 2022, Campus Officers ran the Pitching In Programme at Coatbridge and St Andrew’s High Schools. This programme is designed to better equip our young people and inform their decision making on issues including antisocial behaviour, drugs, alcohol, racism and sectarianism. These are important lessons for our young people, who may be susceptible to being drawn into this behaviour in a range of settings and equipping them with the confidence to speak out against such behaviour. In June 2022, a joint day of action was carried out by Wishaw Community Police and the SSPCA in the Craigneuk area. Investigations into illegal puppy farming and animal welfare were undertaken, which resulted in two dogs being safely recovered. A bogus crime initiative took place in Cumbernauld with DAVRU officers and Trading Standards. During the operation, officers identified eight companies working on residential properties who were failing to comply with consumer protection legislation. Those offences are being pursued. OFFICIAL 11 Public Confidence Apr 2022 - June 2022 Apr 2021 – June 2021 Number of Complaints about the Police 82 96 Ratio (Complaints : 10000 Incidents) 38.8 40.6 Total Allegations Recorded 127 174 • On Duty 89 130 • Off Duty 0 0 • Quality of Service 38 44Page 17 of 77
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Looking Ahead As we look ahead to the second quarter (July to September 2022) we anticipate the impact of the cost of living crisis to manifest across society in myriad ways that will impact the entire public sector. Policing, and indeed our officers and staff, are far from immune to the pressures of inflation and we are acutely aware of the level of support that will be required, internally and in partnership with other agencies. The welfare of our officers and staff through these most challenging times is paramount and we will continue to build on our existing support mechanisms. Concurrently, we expect there to be significant seasonal demand for policing in North Lanarkshire with a range of events and processions throughout the summer months, coupled with the start of the 2022/23 football season. The intense pressure on colleagues across the public sector has undoubtedly displaced significant demand onto various partners, including policing, where an increasing proportion of time is spent dealing with vulnerability, mental and physical health emergencies. We feel that the impact of displaced demand on partners is such that it is worthy of specific focus to explore how this impact can be best redressed. The resilience of our officers and staff is evident in all that they do and we anticipate a stabilisation of our absence levels as society learns to live with the coronavirus. As ever, we remain fully committed to delivering on the pledges made in our Local Policing Plan, working with our partners and communities across North Lanarkshire to maximise safety, protect the public and drive forward positive outcomes for all. OFFICIAL 12 Page 18 of 77
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OFFICIAL OFFICIAL Serious Violent Crime and Public Protection NLC April 2022 - June 2022 April 2022– June 2022 April 2021– June 2021 Victims % Change 3 year mean 3 year mean % Total No Group1: Crimes of Violence 120 154 34 fewer -22.1% 151.7 -20.9% Murder 3 0 3 more +300% 1.7 +80.0% Attempted Murder 2 5 3 fewer -60.0% 4.0 -50.0% Serious Assault detection rate 100% 74.6% +25.4% 81.6 +18.4% Serious Assault 42 71 29 fewer - 40.8% 78.0 -46.2% Robbery detection rate 73.9% 86.4% -12.5% 79.7 -5.8% Robbery 23 22 1 more +4.5% 23.0 - % Common assault detection rate 69.7% 67.2% +2.4% 71.7 -2.1% Common assault 880 915 35 fewer -3.8% 948.3 -7.2% Number of Domestic Abuse Incidents Reported to the Police 1155 1272 117 fewer -9.2% 1263. 0 -8.6% Total Crimes and offences in domestic abuse incidents 588 684 96 fewer -14.0% 646.0 -9.0% Total crimes and offences in domestic abuse incidents detection rate 57.3% 59.6% -3.9% 67.3 -14.9% Number of Sexual Crimes 230 215 15 more +7.0% 211.3 +8.8% Sexual Crimes detection rate 32.6% 62.3% -29.7% 51.6 -19.0% Number of rapes 41 39 2 more +5.1% 32.7 +25.5% Rape detection rate 39.0% 38.5% +0.6% 49.0 -10% Number of statutory stop and searches conducted 1121 Number of positive statutory stop and searches 247 Number of complaints regarding disorder 3173 4489 1316 fewer -29.3% Hate Crime and offences detection rate 60.2% 71.2% -11.0% 73.4 -13.2% Vandalism & Malicious Mischief detection rate 25.0% 25.1% -0.1% 26.4 -1.4% Vandalism & Malicious Mischief 692 766 74 fewer -9.7% 767.3 -9.8% Number of detections for Consuming Alcohol in a designated place (where appropriate byelaws exist) 217 328 111 fewer -33.8% 277.3 -21.8% Theft by housebreaking (including attempts) detection rate 23.0% 12.8% -10.2% 21.6 +1.4% Theft by housebreaking (including attempts) 152 125 27 more +21.6% 186.3 -18.4% Theft by shoplifting detection rate 49.0% 62.3% -13.3% 67.1 -18.0% Page 19 of 77
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OFFICIAL 2 OFFICIAL Theft by shoplifting 363 308 55 more +17.9% 395.7 -8.3% Road Safety People Killed 1 3 2 fewer -66.7% People Seriously injured 14 16 2 fewer -12.5% People Slightly Injured 29 50 21 fewer -42.0% Children (aged<16) Killed 0 1 1 fewer -100% Children (aged<16) Seriously Injured 2 4 2 fewer -50% Dangerous driving 54 65 -16.9% 64.7 -16.5% Speeding 285 253 +12.6% 330.0 -14.4% Disqualified driving 20 19 +5.3% 30.0 -33.3% Driving Licence 79 115 -31.3% 122.0 -35.2% Insurance 288 277 +4.0% 323.0 -10.8% Seat Belts 43 32 +34.4 33.7 +27.7% Mobile Phone 23 30 -23.3% 32.2 - Number of detections for drugs supply, drugs productions, drugs cultivation 96.5% 88.0% +8.4% 87.7 +8.8% Public Confidence April 2022 – June 2022 Number of Complaints about the Police Number of Complaints per 10,000 Police Incidents Complaints received about the Police 82 38.8% On Duty Allegations Off Duty Allegations Quality of Service Allegation Total Number of Allegations Total Allegations Recorded 89 0 38 127 Page 20 of 77
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North Lanarkshire Q1 Performance Report April - June 2022 - 2023 Q2 saw an increase of AGENDA ITEM 4 Page 21 of 77
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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 CommunityEngagement 11 Community Engagement 12 Incidents of Note / Looking Forward 13 Page 22 of 77
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8 1 15 66 3 60 9 0 2 76 3 45 6 0 0 49 3 56 17 3 10 58 4 58 4 0 0 27 0 5 15 1 7 117 2 41 1 0 4 11 0 10 2 0 0 77 6 12 4 0 0 70 2 28 66 5 38 551 23 315 6% -38% -40% -26% 10% 38% 4% -3% -26% -9% -16% 5% 3 Q1 2021/22 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 APR - JUN 22/23 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 includingoperationalincidentsand community safetyengagement. NL's Local Fire and Rescue Plan setsouthow the SFRS will meetthe Strategic Aimsas definedwithin the SFRS StrategicPlan 2019- 2022. This plan is aligned to the Community Planning Partnership (CPP) structures within NL and will complement the local targetedactivities focusedon bythe CommunitySafetySub Groups(CSSGs)and Local AreaTeams(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 providea better streamlinedjoint approachto improvingoutcomes for thepeopleand communities ofNL. 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 officialstatistics eachyearwhich allowforcomparisonstobe madeoverlongerperiodsoftime. Activity levels have reduced Activity levels have remainedlevel Activity levels have increased Page 23 of 77
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North Lanarkshire Activity Summary 4 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 North Lanarkshire Operational Trends Total Incidents All Fires All Special Services All False Alarms 53% 11% 37% 50% 12% 39% All Fires All Special Services All False Alarms Annual Average 3 Year Average 23.43% 20.79% 14.46% 8.32% 8.32% 5.02% 3.76% 2.77% 2.31% 1.52% 1.32% 1.25% 1.06% 0.92% 0.92% Outdoor Fire False Alarm (UFAS) Refuse Fire False Alarm (Good Intent) False Alarm (Dwelling) Dwelling Fire Special Service -… Vehicle Fire Other Primary Fire Other Building Fire Special Service - RTC Special Service - Assist… Special Service - Animal… Special Service - Flooding False Alarm (Malicious) Top 15 Incidents Types by % 00:00 01:00 02:00 03:00 04:00 05:00 06:00 07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 752 Fires Primary & Secondary Special Services179 False Alarms 585 4% TotalNumber of Incidents 1306 -12% -20% Fire &Non-Fire Casualties 42 -38% Economiccost of UFAS Incidents £620,550 Activityby Time of Day -18% Incidents by Classification *data above is year on year change 00:00 01:00 02:00 03:00 04:00 05:00 06:00 07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 00:00 01:00 02:00 03:00 04:00 05:00 06:00 07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 00:00 01:00 02:00 03:00 04:00 05:00 06:00 07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 00:00 01:00 02:00 03:00 04:00 05:00 06:00 07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 00:00 01:00 02:00 03:00 04:00 05:00 06:00 07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 00:00 01:00 02:00 03:00 04:00 05:00 06:00 07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 00:00 01:00 02:00 03:00 04:00 05:00 06:00 07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 00:00 01:00 02:00 03:00 04:00 05:00 06:00 07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 00:00 01:00 02:00 03:00 04:00 05:00 06:00 07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 00:00 01:00 02:00 03:00 04:00 05:00 06:00 07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 00:00 01:00 02:00 03:00 04:00 05:00 06:00 07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 00:00 01:00 02:00 03:00 04:00 05:00 06:00 07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 00:00 01:00 02:00 03:00 04:00 05:00 06:00 07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 00:00 01:00 02:00 03:00 04:00 05:00 06:00 07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 00:00 01:00 02:00 03:00 04:00 05:00 06:00 07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 00:00 01:00 02:00 03:00 04:00 05:00 06:00 07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 00:00 01:00 02:00 03:00 04:00 05:00 06:00 07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 00:00 01:00 02:00 03:00 04:00 05:00 06:00 07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 00:00 01:00 02:00 03:00 04:00 05:00 06:00 07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Page 24 of 77
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6% 4% 5 Main Source of Ignition Q1 2022/23 3 Year Average 70% Detection Actuated Automatic Detection & Actuation Domestic Safety - Accidental Dwelling Fires Dome Detection Present 70% Calls Made via Linked Alarms 48% 30 9 7 6 4 Cooking appliance Electricity supply Other domestic style appliance Not known Smoking Related Main Source of Ignition 76 57 85 62 66 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 50% 30% 61% 23% No Firefighting Action Direct Firefighting NoHeat/Smoke Damage No FireDamage Alcohol/Drug Impairment 11% Distraction 32% 12.1% Bellshill 13.6% 9.1% Coatbridge Cumbernauld Kilsyth Motherwell North Corridor Shotts 25.8% 6.1% 22.7% 3.0% 6.1%1.5% Wishaw Airdrie PerformanceSummary Severity of Accidental Dwelling Fires Human Factors Accidental Dwelling Fires Activity by Board Area (% share) There has been a slight increase in the numberof Accidental Dwelling Fires(ADFs) thisreporting period. Against Q1 2021/22 we have seenan increaseof 6%, along with a slight increase of 4% against the 3 year average. From the 66 ADFs recorded in NL, the highest percentage (25.8%) was recorded in the Cumbernauld Community BoardArea, followed by Motherwell Community Board Area 22.7% and Bellshill Community BoardArea 13.6%. The mainsource of all ADF incidents are cooking appliances. Distraction and drug/alcoholimpairment was a factor in 32% of all recorded ADFs. Detection was present at 70% of all ADF's. Early detection has played a key role in minimising damage to property with 61% of attendances recording no heat or smoke damage. Accidental DwellingFires 55 60 65 70 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Accidental Dwelling Fires Page 25 of 77
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-38% -3% 6 Q1 2022/23 3 Year Average Domestic Safety - Accidental Dwelling Fire Casualties Cuts/Lacerations Breathing Difficulties Burns - slight Smoke inhalation 20% 0% 20% 20% 40% 0 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 - 9 10 - 19 20 - 49 50 - 79 80+ Male 80% Female 20% 23 6 11 8 5 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 Accidental Dwelling Fires Casualties Airdrie 20.0% Bellshill 0.0% 0.0% Coatbridge Cumbernauld Kilsyth Motherwell North Corridor Shotts 60.0% 0.0% 20.0% 0.0% 0.0%0.0% Wishaw Unin First Aidat Scene Hospital -Serious Injuries Hospital-Slight Injuries 20% 60% 20% Fatality 0% PerformanceSummary Nature of Injury Extent of Harm Age / Gender Profile AccidentalDwelling Fire Casualties by Board Area (%share) SFRS in NL have recorded a slight reduction in Accidental Dwelling Fire Casualties against last years figures as well as a reduction against the 3 year average. There were 5 ADF casualties recorded within NL in total, with 1 of those require first aid at the scene, 3 being hospitalised with only slight injuries. 1 casualty wasadmitted to hospital with serious injuries, no fatalities were recorded. 4 Male casualties were recorded, 2 aged 20-49, 1 aged 50-79and 1 aged 80+. 1 Female casualty was recorded in the 80+ category. 0 20 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Accidental Dwelling Fires Casualties Page 26 of 77
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-40% -26% 7 Q1 2022/23 3 Year Average 20% Unintentional Injury and Harm Fracture Chest/Abdomin Not Known Impalement Back/Neck injury Head Injury 21% 8% 8% 8% 8% 3% 0 0 6 7 00 1 7 3 0 0 - 9 10 - 19 20 - 49 50 - 79 80+ Male 54% Female 46% Airdrie Bellshill 5.3% 0.0% Coatbridge Cumbernauld Kilsyth Shotts 26.3% 0.0% 18.4% 0.0% 0.0%10.5% 39.5% North Corridor Motherwell Wishaw Road Traffic Collision Water Rescue Assisting Other Agencies 42% 3%18% First Aid at Scene Hospital -Serious Hospital -Slight Injuries 17% 65% 10% Fatality 8% s 62 63 46 40 24 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 Deliberate PerformanceSummary Nature of Injury Extent of Harm Non-FireEmergency Activity Age / Gender Profile Non-FireCasualties by Board Area (% share) Non-Fire Casualties 0 20 40 60 80 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Unintentional Injury + Harm NL has recorded a total 24 non fire casualties this quarter which is a decrease in the figure reported in Q1 2021/22. Tragically we recorded 2 fatalities in NL. 1 as the result of an RTC in Holytown and 1 whilst effecting entry at a property in Stepps. From the 24 casualties recorded as unintentional harm, 41% occurred when SFRS were attending road traffic collisions. 18% of the casualties were recorded whilst providing assistance to other agencies. We have recorded a significant decrease in unintentional injury and harm casualties this can be attributed to our safety campaigns which include water and road safety. Page 27 of 77
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-26% -9% 8 Q1 2022/23 3 Year Average Deliberate Fire Setting Airdrie Bellshill 13.8% 8.9% Coatbridge Cumbernauld Kilsyth Motherwell North Corridor Shotts 10.5% 4.9% 21.2% 14.0% 12.7%2.0% 12.0% Wishaw 460 736 599 746 551 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 9% 12% 12% 13% 7% 9% 91% 88% 88% 87% 93% 91% 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 Primary Secondary 20% 8% 37% 35% Other Buildings Dwellings Vehicles Other Primary 40% 60% Refuse Other Secondary 1625 1473 1690 1618 1727 1516 582 407 650 522 691 502 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 All Incidents Deliberate Secondary Fires PerformanceSummary Deliberate Fires by Classification Primary Fire Ratio by Activity Type Secondary Fire Ratio by Activity Type Deliberate Secondary Fires Compared to OperationalActivity Deliberate Fires by Board Area (% share) SFRS in NL has recorded an 26% decrease this quarter compared to Q1 2021/22. Against the 3 year average, we have also recorded a decrease of 9%. This is a positive reduction of secondary fires given the strategies put in place in the form of school talks targetting deliberate fire setting and anti social behaviour. From the 551 deliberate fires in NL, Motherwell, Shotts and Bellshill Community Board Areas recorded 21.2%, 14.0% and 13.8% of all incidents of this type respectively. 91% of all deliberate fires attended were secondary fires with primary fires making up the other 9%. During Q1 2022/23 we have attended 502 deliberate secondary fires, 40% of these were recorded as refuse fires, whilst 60% have been recorded as other secondary fires. Vehicle fires remain the main target of primary fires (37%) and dwelling fires account for 20% of our total. Deliberate Fires 0 200 400 600 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Deliberate Fire Setting Page 28 of 77
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10% -16% 9 Q1 2022/23 3 Year Average Non Domestic Fire Safety 40 38 32 21 23 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 Non Domestic Fires Airdrie Bellshill 13.0% 13.0% Coatbridge Cumbernauld Kilsyth Motherwell North Corridor Shotts 17.4% 0.0% 8.7% 26.1% 8.7%0.0% 13.0% Wishaw 74% 17% 9% Accidental Deliberate Not Known 30% 57% 13% 17% No FirefightingAction Direct Firefighting Heat/SmokeDamage No FireDamage 4 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 Non Residential, Private… Non Residential, Private garage Other Residential, Hostel (e.g.… Industrial Manufacturing, Factory Public admin, security and… Permanent Agricultural, Other… Industrial Processing, Recycling Industrial Manufacturing, Food… Unwan Performance Summary Non-Domestic Fires by Natureof Origin Non-Domestic Fires by Board Area (% share) Severity of Non-DomesticFires Non-Domestic Firesby Main Premises Type NL has recorded 23 fires within non-domestic buildings during Q1 2022/23 which is a slight increase of 2 against Q1 2021/22, However the 3 year average has seen a positive reduction of 16%. This highlights the impact of our ongoing engagement work with relevant duty holders, by our enforcement officers who carry out post fire audits to prevent re-occurrence. Of the 23 total incidents attended, 4 had no fire damage to the premises and 7 required no firefighting action be taken. SFRS attended 4 incidents at non residential, private garden sheds, with the majority of all incidents of this type occuring in Shotts and Cumbernauld Community Board Areas. 17% of non domestic fires this quarter were deliberately set, we work closely with Police Scotland to determine criminality. 0 10 20 30 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Non Domestic Fire Safety Page 29 of 77
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38% 5% 10 Q1 2022/23 3 Year Average Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals 313 275 224 229 315 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 Airdrie Bellshill 14.3% 17.8% Coatbridge Kilsyth Motherwell North Corridor Shotts 18.4% 1.6% 13.0% 3.8% 8.9%3.2% 19.0% Cumbernauld Wishaw 13% 10% 8% 7% 7% Residential Home, Nursing/Care Education, Infant/primary school Industrial Manufacturing, Factory Hospitals and medical care, Hospital Warehouses and bulk storage, Warehouse 21% UFAS Percentage Against all Incidents UFAS Percentage Against all False Alarms 54% Human Influenceand Alarm Activations 36% 0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Performance Summary Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals Unwanted Fire AlarmSignals by Board Area (% share) Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals - Top 5 Premises Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals Activity Ratios Average Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals per Day We have recorded a 38% increase in unwanted fire alarm signals (UFAS) against Q1 2021/22 year, with people returning to normal working routines after the COVID-19pandemic. Residential nursing homes and education buildings continue to be the most common property types. SFRS continues to engage with duty holders when in attendance at UFAS incidents tooffer advice and support onhow to reduce alarm actuations. Each Wholetime station has a named UFAS champion who monitors local activity and identifies relevant premises with early intervention to stop repeat activations. 0 100 200 300 400 500 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 UFAS Page 30 of 77
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High 256 Medium 323 Low 124 Stepps 20 Shotts 11 Kilsyth 10 Motherwell 166 Cumbernaul 183 Coatbridge 232 Bellshill 117 11 Community Engagement In Q1 2022/23, SFRS in NL continued to adopt our covid safety measures, enabling us to carry out HFSV's to those most at risk through our engagement work and partner referrals. NL fire crews andprevention & protection staff completed 739 HFSV's during Q1 2022/23, 36% 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. Following every domestic incident crews conduct a Post Domestic Incident Responses (PDIR) to offer the public advice, reassurance and a HFSV. This approach has generated 269 HFSV's. We actively promote our #Make the Call campaign and also promoted our Spring and Summer safety messages. High 36% Medium 46% Low 18% Home Fire Safety Visit Risk Ratings 20 11 10 166 183 232 117 0 50 100 150 200 250 Stepps Shotts Kilsyth Motherwell Cumbernauld Coatbridge Bellshill Home Fire Safety Visits Completed by Community Fire Station Home Fire Safety Visits 739 Community Engagement We continue to challenge deliberate fire setting with refuse fires continuing to make up a large proportion of all secondary fire incidents that we attend. SFRS and our Police Scotland colleagues are working together to address this form of anti social behaviour by carrying out joint fire safety and crime prevention initiatives across NL, with particular attention being paid to the Fortissat, Motherwell South East & Ravenscraig ward areas. With Fly tipping on the increase, we have helped support The Forgewood “Big Community Clean Up” (in Motherwell) initiative. By coordinating ourengagement activities to align with action daysacross NL. We actively support the Street Soccer diversionary initiative with crews attending locations and engaging with with young people of NL. We have recieved positive feedback regarding our attendance at these events and have contributed a real positive impact on the young people of NL. Encouragingly we have recorded a positive reduction in demand in relation to deliberate fire setting linked to antisocial behaviour at these locations. Street Soccer Deliberate Fire Setting Page 31 of 77
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12 Water Safety Awareness Water Safety has recieved an increased focus within North Lanarkshire with the aim to reduce accidental drowning deaths and the reduction of water-related suicide. The Community Action Team and Crews have worked alongside various partners including, LAMH, Scottish Ambulance Service, Scottish Police, Scottish Canals and Open Water Rescue to deliver water safety advice and demostrations throughout North Lanarkshire. Water safety awareness sessions were also delivered to all high schools within North Lanarkshire prior tothe school holidays. YouthEngagement SFRS believe in engaging with young people throughout their development. Our Youth Engagement Advocate is currently forging new relationships with partner agencies and third sector groups, to promote awareness in relation to a reduction in anti-social fire related behaviour, improving awareness around home, road and water safety and also adding vital life skills such as CPR. During Q1 2022/23 NL fire reach facilitators delivered five day fire reach course and bespoke mobile fire reach out reach courses within targeted areas. This training offers fire safety curriculum with a flexible approach for children and young people who are involved in fire related activity and other forms of anti- social behaviour. These courses provide young people with life long skills such as leadership, teamworking and good citizenship as well as receiving a recognised employabilty award on completion of the course. Lanarkshire Youth Volunteer Scheme (YVS) The YVS has now started within the Area. The main objective of YVS is to provide a safe, welcoming, enjoyable and fun environment where young people can learn as individuals, develop positive relationships and actively work together for a safer Lanarkshire. The scheme provides a great opportunity for young people across Lanarkshire to develop their skillset and make a valuable contribution to their local communities, whilst gaining a unique insight into life at a working fire station. Page 32 of 77
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13 Training Events Crews from across the NL, participated in training exercises at the Vacant Coursington Tower prior to the building being handed over to demolition companies. This was a valuable opportunity to utilise this building for essential training for local crews. The purpose of these exercises were to provide our crews with the opportunity to train in a realistic environment, this training allows crews to familarise themselves with the challenges and hazards they can encounter during a High Rise incident which supports our operational response to the local community. Training in the community makes us visible to the public giving them reassurance in SFRS capabilities when dealing with High Rise incidents. Looking Forward Deliberate Secondary FireReduction Each summer the Scottish Fire & Rescue Service face a spate of outdoor fires, many of which are started deliberately. This places a considerable demand on operational resources, putting firefighters, members of the public and businesses at risk. Targeted and coordinated multi-agency partnership working has proven to be an effective way of protecting our communities from fire which improves our performance and Firefighter safety. Our objectives for Q2 22/23 include: Reduce fire-related anti-social behavior and the number of deliberate primary and secondary fires. Reduce the number of fires in derelict/unoccupied buildings. Reduce the number of fires involving refuse/rubbish. Reduce the number of outdoor fires involving grass/ heather/heath land and/or forested areas. Page 33 of 77
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North Lanarkshire Council Report Community Safety Partnership Forum Does this report require to be approved? ☐ Yes ☒ No Ref SP/MC Date Click here to enter a date. Water Safety Report From Stephen Penman, Head of Strategic Communication E-mail costellom@northlan.gov.uk Telephone 07725289551 1. Background 1.1 PAWS is a multi-agency approach to improving water safety that encompasses the knowledge and experience of individuals and organisations in our communities that best understand, and can manage, risks in and around water in the area. It is a Partnership of equals sharing the responsibility for identifying and addressing water safety risks in the area. PAWS looks at three aspects of water safety: Prevention Executive Summary Forum to understand the work ongoing in relation to the preparation of a Partnership Approach to Water Safety (PAWS) document for North Lanarkshire and agree that a finalised document will be presented at a future meeting. Recommendations It is recommended that the Community Safety Partnership Forum: Recognise the partnership work undertaken to date and agree to participate in further consultation as the work on the document progresses. The Plan for North Lanarkshire Priority Improve the health and wellbeing of our communities Ambition statement (17) Ensure we keep our environment clean, safe, and attractive AGENDA ITEM 5 Page 35 of 77
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Pro-active activities that reduce the likelihood of a water emergency occurring by raising awareness of safety issues, and by educating the public on how to be safe in and around water in our communities. Improved Response Effective response to water emergency incidents through multi-agency exercises and training the public how to react to incidents safely. Review Implementation of the Drowning & Incident Review (DIR) after significant incidents to ensure learning from water emergency incidents to gain an understanding of the contributory factors and make interventions that may prevent similar events from occurring. Water safety is a complicated subject that will require the input and co-operation of many organisations and individuals to address. PAWS provides a clear framework to assist in this area of partnership working. 2. Report Lanarkshire PAWS Group 2.1 A Lanarkshire PAWS Group has been set up and has to date had 2 meetings. Members of the group include:- Local Authority Scottish Fire and Rescue Police Scotland Water Safety Scotland Scottish canals 2.2 A draft document has been created in line with best practice and this document, on completion of the draft, will be shared more widely as part of local consultation. The document has been shared with council colleagues, Police Scotland and SFRS to date and wider partners will be consulted in due course. 2.3 The PAWS Group aims to build upon existing good practices currently undertaken by partner agencies across NL and to allocate responsibilities in a clear framework agreeable to all agencies concerned and formalise them into agreed actions that are reported into the Community Planning Partnership. This co-ordinated and proactive approach will assist in the delivery of emergency response to, and education in the prevention of water emergency incidents and is consistent with the targets of Scotland’s Drowning Prevention Strategy 2.4 A pan Lanarkshire approach has been considered best practice and this has been the approach taken initially to the development of the PAWS and colleagues from South Lanarkshire have engaged initially in the project and further work will be undertaken in relation to progressing this approach Page 36 of 77
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3. Measures of success 3.1 Creation of a Partnership Approach to Water Safety document and a representative group to promote this area of work following consultation with all partners as required 4. Supporting documentation 4.1 N/A Stephen Penman Head of Strategic Communication Page 37 of 77
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5. Impacts ( http://connect/report-template-guidance ) 5.1 Public Sector Equality Duty and Fairer Scotland Duty Does the report contain information that has an impact as a result of the Public Sector Equality Duty and/or Fairer Scotland Duty? Yes ☐ No ☒ If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the impact? If Yes, has an assessment been carried out and published on the council’s website? https://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/your-community/equalities/equality-and-fairer- scotland-duty-impact-assessments Yes ☐ No ☐ 5.2 Financial impact Does the report contain any financial impacts? Yes ☐ No ☒ If Yes, have all relevant financial impacts have been discussed and agreed with Financial Solutions? Yes ☐ No ☐ If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the impact? 5.3 HR policy impact Does the report contain any HR policy or procedure impacts? Yes ☐ No ☒ If Yes, have all relevant HR impacts have been discussed and agreed with People and Organisational Development? Yes ☐ No ☐ If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the impact? 5.4 Legal impact Does the report contain any legal impacts (such as general legal matters, statutory considerations (including employment law considerations), or new legislation)? Yes ☐ No ☒ If Yes, have all relevant legal impacts have been discussed and agreed with Legal and Democratic Solutions? Yes ☐ No ☐ If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the impact? 5.5 Data protection impact Does the report / project / practice contain or involve the processing of personal data? Yes ☐ No ☒ If Yes, is the processing of this personal data likely to result in a high risk to the data subject? Yes ☐ No ☐ If Yes, has a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) been carried out and e- mailed to dataprotection@northlan.gov.uk Yes ☐ No ☐ 5.6 Technology / Digital impact Does the report contain information that has an impact on either technology, digital transformation, service redesign / business change processes, data management, or connectivity / broadband / Wi-Fi? Yes ☐ No ☒ If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the impact? Page 38 of 77
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Where the impact identifies a requirement for technology, has an assessment been carried out (or scheduled) by the Enterprise Architecture Governance Group (EAGG)? Yes ☐ No ☐ 5.7 Environmental / Carbon impact Does the report / project / practice contain information that has an impact on any environmental or carbon matters? Yes ☐ No ☒ If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the impact? 5.8 Communications impact Does the report contain any information that has an impact on the council’s communications activities? Yes ☒ No ☐ If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the impact? Work has been ongoing with Corporate Communications throughout the development of the PAWS approach and will continue through the consultation and engagement process 5.9 Risk impact Is there a risk impact? Yes ☐ No ☒ If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the key risks and potential impacts, highlighting where the risk(s) are assessed and recorded (e.g. Corporate or Service or Project Risk Registers), and how they are managed? Page 39 of 77
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North Lanarkshire Council Report Community Safety Partnership Forum Does this report require to be approved? ☒ Yes ☐ No Ref MC/SP/BL Date 02/09/22 Annual Review of the Community Safety Strategy 2020/21-2021/22 From Stephen Penman, Head of Strategic Communication E-mail penmanste@northlan.gov.uk Telephone 07947 997750 1. Background 1.1 An all-encompassing Community Safety Strategy was approved at the Community Empowerment Committee in February 2021. The strategy covers a broad range of community safety activity, building on the existing community partnership arrangements which are in place within North Lanarkshire. The strategy also fulfilled the requirement to publish an Antisocial Behaviour Strategy. This integrated approach Executive Summary Effective community safety partnership arrangements have been in place for some time in North Lanarkshire to make communities safe and feel safer for everyone to prosper. These partnership arrangements adopt a holistic, integrated approach to improving community safety in North Lanarkshire, recognising the interconnectedness of the various aspects of community safety which align with The Plan for North Lanarkshire. The Community Safety Strategy is the overarching strategy on community safety issues and comprises the requirements set out in the Antisocial Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Act 2004, which places a duty on local authorities and the relevant chief constable to publish a strategy setting out how it will tackle antisocial behaviour in its area. The purpose of this report is to advise the Forum of the progress made on the strategic priorities and actions in the Annual Review of the Community Safety Strategy, which covers the period 2021-2022. Recommendations It is recommended that the Community Safety Partnership Forum: (1) Note the progress made to date in relation to the actions in the Community Safety Strategy for the period 2021-2022. (2) Approve the Annual Review of the Community Safety Strategy 2021-2022. The Plan for North Lanarkshire Priority All priorities Ambition statement All ambition statements AGENDA ITEM 6 Page 41 of 77
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is intended to better utilise and target resources and community safety activity through North Lanarkshire Partnership to improve outcomes for individuals and communities in North Lanarkshire. 2. Report 2.1 The vision for community safety set out in the strategy is to: ‘Make North Lanarkshire a better place to live, work and visit through integrated partnership working to build strong, inclusive, vibrant, engaged communities, where homes, workplaces, and public spaces are safe and feel safe for everyone to prosper’. 2.2 This vision is aligned with the ambition set out in the Plan for North Lanarkshire and requires a partnership approach to deliver the actions and priorities set out in the strategy. 2.3 The annual review of the Community Safety Strategy 2021-2022 has now been prepared on progress in relation to the corresponding actions. Community Safety Strategy Priorities 2.4 The Community Safety Strategy 2020-2025 set out five key strategic priorities which are underpinned by the following five key themes: • Effective Community Involvement, Influence and Ownership; • Strong Partnership Working, Governance and Decision Making; • Tackling Inequalities; • Prevention and Early Intervention; and • Place Based Approach. 2.5 These themes, developed through consultation with stakeholders and the community, set out the fundamental aspects of the approach to be taken by community planning partners to improve community safety in North Lanarkshire. The five priority areas for action in the Community Safety Strategy are to: • Effectively tackle antisocial behaviour; • Reduce serious violence and disorder; • Reduce harm from unintentional injury and fire; • Tackle Gender Based Violence and protect people at risk of harm; and • Improve road safety. Progress on the Community Safety Strategy Actions Performance Indicators 2.6 A range of corresponding actions are set out within the strategy to achieve the five strategic priorities. There are 57 actions agreed which involve North Lanarkshire Council (including Housing, Transportation and Education), Police Scotland, Fire and Rescue Service, North Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership and North Lanarkshire Violence Against Women Partnership. Of these actions 42 actions are on track (Green), 11 actions have minor delays (Amber), there are no actions which have significant delays (Red) and one action requires further partnership discussion. Three actions to improve road safety are no longer progressed within North Lanarkshire Council, following the removal of the Road Safety Education Team in April 2020 approved by council. Page 42 of 77
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2.7 The COVID-19 pandemic presented significant challenges on the delivery of services and now as services have resumed in operation following the COVID-19 restrictions, demand has heightened, contributing to delays and placing capacity pressures on services. Nonetheless, creativity has been demonstrated in responding to community safety issues such as providing online platforms to report hate crime, using telephone contact in the prevention of accidental dwelling fires and developing online Suicide ALERT awareness training during lockdown restrictions which will now continue on an ongoing basis. 2.8 Performance indicators are presented in the Annual Review of the Community Safety Strategy 2021-2022. The key indicators and changes in the past year as well as some notable trends are summarised as follows: • The pattern of antisocial behaviour contacts has decreased in the past year following a period of an increasing trend at the time of writing the strategy. • Overall crime has continued to decrease in the past year, which has been the pattern over the past five years. • Hate crime has reduced in the past year, following a previous increase in trend. • The number of detections for drugs has continued to decrease in the past year. • Accidental dwelling fires decreased in the past year and causalities in accidental dwelling fires have reduced by 30.4% from 2020/21 to 2021/22. • In the past year, the rate of falls has decreased, although the long-term trend has increased from 2011/12 to 2020/21. • There had been a long-term increasing trend in the number of emergency admissions due to unintentional injury, however, in the past year, there has been a decrease of 16.7% due to a direct impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. • The suicide rate is above the national level in Scotland. • The number of domestic abuse cases reported to Police Scotland have decreased slightly by 3% in the past year. • Referrals to Violence Against Women Partnership have continued to increase, 12.8% over the past three years (2019/20 to 2021/22). • There has been an increase of 19.6% in the number of people seriously injured by road accidents. • Dangerous driving convictions have decreased by 25.3% in the past year. • The number of people charged for disqualified driving, driving without a licence, driving without insurance, driving whilst using a mobile have all decreased in the past year. • Driving without a seatbelt has increased in the past year. 2.9 Over the period of the strategy, significant work has been undertaken to improve Contextual Safeguarding in North Lanarkshire. Contextual Safeguarding is an approach to protecting young people who are at risk of extra-familial abuse. It supports a shift in practice in which child protection professionals and partners actively take steps to make the places in which young people have experienced abuse, safer. Such places include transport hubs, schools, communities and online. It also supports agencies develop practice, systems and structures for identifying, assessing and intervening with contexts and groups in which young people are at risk of significant harm. Three new actions have been included in the Community Safety Strategy Action Plan in relation to Contextual Safeguarding: • We will undertake multi-agency training in contextual safeguarding to ensure that staff are confident in assessing and intervening within contexts and groups where young people are at risk of significant harm in the community. Page 43 of 77
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• We will create a system where protective actions are taken in respect of locations where young people have been or may be harmed. • We will work with local communities to make places for young people safer. 2.10 The Community Safety Strategy is a five-year plan, progress on the new actions and existing actions will continue to be reviewed and reported annually through the Community Safety Partnership, People and Communities Committee and existing community planning structures, including the Community Boards. 3. Measures of success 3.1 Approval of the Community Safety Strategy Annual Review and the continued delivery of the actions and priorities set out within the Community Safety Strategy. 4. Supporting documentation 4.1 Appendix - Annual Progress Review of the Community Safety Strategy 2021-2022. Stephen Penman, Head of Strategic Communication 5. Impacts ( http://connect/report-template-guidance ) 5.1 Public Sector Equality Duty and Fairer Scotland Duty Does the report contain information that has an impact as a result of the Public Sector Equality Duty and/or Fairer Scotland Duty? Yes ☒ No ☐ If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the impact? The equality impact assessment for the Annual Review of the Community Safety Strategy 2020/21-2021/22 has identified a positive impact associated with all protected characteristics given the broad scope of the strategy and corresponding actions If Yes, has an assessment been carried out and published on the council’s website? https://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/your-community/equalities/equality-and-fairer- scotland-duty-impact-assessments Yes ☒ No ☐ 5.2 Financial impact Does the report contain any financial impacts? Yes ☐ No ☒ No financial impact has been identified in relation to this strategy at this time. If Yes, have all relevant financial impacts have been discussed and agreed with Financial Solutions? Yes ☐ No ☒ Page 44 of 77
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If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the impact? 5.3 HR policy impact Does the report contain any HR policy or procedure impacts? Yes ☐ No ☒ No HR policy impacts in relation to this strategy have been identified at this time. If Yes, have all relevant HR impacts have been discussed and agreed with People and Organisational Development? Yes ☐ No ☒ If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the impact? 5.4 Legal impact Does the report contain any legal impacts (such as general legal matters, statutory considerations (including employment law considerations), or new legislation)? Yes ☐ No ☒ No legal impact has been identified in relation to this strategy at this time. If Yes, have all relevant legal impacts have been discussed and agreed with Legal and Democratic Solutions? Yes ☐ No ☒ If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the impact? 5.5 Data protection impact Does the report / project / practice contain or involve the processing of personal data? Yes ☐ No ☒ If Yes, is the processing of this personal data likely to result in a high risk to the data subject? Yes ☐ No ☒ No data protection impact has been identified in this strategy at this time. If Yes, has a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) been carried out and e- mailed to dataprotection@northlan.gov.uk Yes ☐ No ☒ 5.6 Technology / Digital impact Does the report contain information that has an impact on either technology, digital transformation, service redesign / business change processes, data management, or connectivity / broadband / Wi-Fi? Yes ☐ No ☒ No technology/digital impact has been identified in this strategy at this time. If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the impact? Where the impact identifies a requirement for technology, has an assessment been carried out (or scheduled) by the Enterprise Architecture Governance Group (EAGG)? Yes ☐ No ☒ Page 45 of 77
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5.7 Environmental / Carbon impact Does the report / project / practice contain information that has an impact on any environmental or carbon matters? Yes ☐ No ☒ No environmental/carbon impact has been identified in this strategy at this time. If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the impact? 5.8 Communications impact Does the report contain any information that has an impact on the council’s communications activities? Yes ☐ No ☒ No communication impact has been identified in this strategy at this time. If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the impact? 5.9 Risk impact Is there a risk impact? Yes ☐ No ☒ There are no significant or moderate risks identified in relation to this report and any risks associated with the strategy are recorded on the council’s risk register and managed accordingly. If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the key risks and potential impacts, highlighting where the risk(s) are assessed and recorded (e.g., Corporate or Service or Project Risk Registers), and how they are managed? Page 46 of 77
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Improving Community Safety in North Lanarkshire – A Strategy to Improve Lives Annual Review 2021 -2022 Page 47 of 77
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Improving Community Safety in North Lanarkshire – A Strategy to Improve Lives 2 Contents 1. Introduction 3 Strategic Context 3 Local Context 3 Measuring and Reporting on Progress 4 2. Our Strategic Priorities, Actions and Progress 4 Strategic Priority 1: To effectively tackle antisocial behaviour 4 Strategic Priority 2: To reduce serious violence and disorder 7 Strategic Priority 3: To reduce harm from unintentional injury and fire 10 Strategic Priority 4: To tackle Gender Based Violence and protect people at risk of harm 15 Strategic Priority 5: To improve road safety 18 3. Annex – Progress on Community Safety Strategy Indicators and Actions 21 Page 48 of 77
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Improving Community Safety in North Lanarkshire – A Strategy to Improve Lives 3 Introduction Strategic Context The Scottish Government’s vision for a Safer and Stronger Scotland provides the national context for all community safety activity to help local communities to flourish, becoming stronger, safer places to live, offering improved opportunities and a better quality of life. The National Performance Framework (2018) provides the mechanism for directing and monitoring progress on community safety in Scotland with the Community Safety Strategy specifically contributing to “we live in communities that are inclusive, empowered, resilient and safe”. The Community Safety Strategy also aligns with the Justice in Scotland: Vision and Priorities (2017) and the Scottish Government’s Building Safer Communities (BSC) Partnership Programme. Our Community Safety Strategy also fulfils the requirement under The Antisocial Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Act 2004 which places a duty on local authorities and the relevant chief constable to publish a strategy setting out how it will tackle antisocial behaviour in its area. Given this national context, the Community Safety Strategy now tackles a broader range of community safety issues such as effective safeguarding, Gender-Based violence, community justice, counterterrorism, unintentional harm, home and fire safety while encompassing early intervention, prevention and empowerment of communities. Local Context Our vision for community safety is to: ‘Make North Lanarkshire a better place to live, work and visit through integrated partnership working to build strong, inclusive, vibrant, engaged communities, where homes, workplaces, and public spaces are safe and feel safe for everyone to prosper’. This is aligned with our overarching ambition set out in The Plan for North Lanarkshire. Community safety is pivotal to achieving our vision for North Lanarkshire and contributes to all five high level strategic priorities set out in The Plan. Community safety at a local level within North Lanarkshire is coordinated through the community safety sub-groups with representation from a wide range of partners as well as community involvement. The Community Safety Strategy 2020-2025 has five strategic priorities and corresponding actions. These strategic priorities are: • Priority 1: To effectively tackle antisocial behaviour Page 49 of 77
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Improving Community Safety in North Lanarkshire – A Strategy to Improve Lives 4 • Priority 2: To reduce serious violence and disorder • Priority 3: To reduce harm from unintentional injury and fire • Priority 4: To tackle Gender Based Violence and protect people at risk of harm • Priority 5: To improve road safety Measuring and Reporting on Progress This is the first Annual Review of the Community Safety Strategy since the production of Improving Community Safety in North Lanarkshire A Strategy To Improve Lives 2020-2025. This Annual Review is an update on progress on meeting these priorities and the corresponding actions highlighting successes and challenges, particularly the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic over the past two years on the delivery of services. The attached performance indicators highlight changes in performance over the two-year period 2020/21 to 2021/22. The action plan indicates the status of each action using green (on track), amber (minor delays) and red (significant delay). Our Strategic Priorities Priority 1: To effectively tackle antisocial behaviour Evidence tells us1: • Anti-social behaviour (ASB) contacts have decreased by 0.16% from 2020/21 to 2021/22. The ASB service changed in 2020/21, complaints where a tenant was involved were recorded but not included in the figure. Whereas in 2021/22, all complaints were progressed, for all tenures. As such, the decrease is anticipated to be higher than the reported figure. • Two-thirds (68.1%) of ASB contacts relate to domestic noise accounting for the majority of callouts, with 14.8% due to criminal activity and 12.4% as a result of harassment. • The top three categories of domestic noise complaints are loud music (29.7%), banging (24.6%) and shouting and swearing (20.2%). • Misuse of drugs (22.3%), violence (20.6%) and vandalism (18.4%) are the top three categories of criminal activity complaints. In addition, threats account for 15.8% of criminal activity complaints. 1 All evidence based on 2021/22 data available from Housing Solutions, North Lanarkshire Council Page 50 of 77
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Improving Community Safety in North Lanarkshire – A Strategy to Improve Lives 5 • 58.5% of ASB complaints are made from North Lanarkshire Council tenants, one-fifth (21.3%) are made from owner occupiers, 6.2% are from private sector tenants and 1.1% are by housing association tenants. • The majority of ASB subjects (those who are the subject of the complaint) are tenants living in council housing (68.2%). Owner occupiers account for 11.4% of ASB, 6.6% are private sector tenants, 3.7% are people living in homeless temporary accommodation and 1.6% are housing association tenants. • 9.3% of ASB contacts were from tenants in multi-storey towers. • Motherwell/Bellshill had the greatest ASB contacts in 2021/22 accounting for 33.3% of all ASB contacts. Just over one-quarter were in Coatbridge/Kilsyth at 26.1% of all contacts. • The majority of ASB contacts during 2021/22 were repeat contacts relating to a subject who had been reported on at least one other occasion. • Most ASB contacts were made out of hours, 59.4% compared to 40.4% contacts made during daytime hours. • The summer months of July and August have the highest numbers of ASB contacts, with 2021/22 experiencing a higher proportion during these months than the previous year. Progress on our Key Actions Antisocial Behaviour Response Service The Antisocial Behaviour Response Service has been reviewed to ensure efficacy in meeting local needs. The service is now located within the wider Community Safety Hub, recognising the inter-connectedness of the Antisocial Behaviour Response Service and alignment with other wider activity areas of the Community Safety Hub. Service level agreements have also been reviewed with RSL partners ensuring ASB services are being delivered across tenures. Environmental Changes in Public Spaces We work collaboratively to implement environmental changes to minimise antisocial behaviour in public spaces. We ensure that all new-build housing proposals must satisfy the principles of ‘Secure by Design’ achieving certification from Police Scotland and the provision of open space is reviewed as part of the planning application process. Page 51 of 77
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Improving Community Safety in North Lanarkshire – A Strategy to Improve Lives 6 In conjunction with partners the CCTV provision has been enhanced in areas across North Lanarkshire benefitting community safety in local communities. Through the Local Development Programme additional CCTV has been provided in Plains, Cumbernauld, Kilsyth, Bargeddie, Bellshill and Shotts. We developed the Juniper Initiative in response to antisocial behaviour in the Viewpark area. A partnership approach was adopted to tackle deliberate fire raising such as wheely bin fires. Additional Police patrols, use of CCTV cameras and engagement activity with local young people was undertaken. The initiative targeted the provision of wheely bin chains, padlocks and information leaflets to local people to help prevent wheely bin fires and reduce antisocial behaviour. This has been a positive partnership approach working in conjunction with local people. Evidence and Intelligence to Target Resources Police Scotland has positive partnership working with social work, Community Partnership Team, analytical department and the wider council to identify and challenge residents causing antisocial behaviour (ASB), providing additional support to victims of ASB, as well as offering intervention support to perpetrators of ASB which may assist prevention of future issues of ASB and crime from occurring. ASB disorder plans are in place which detail problematic locations, reflective of housing disclosures, police incidents and local intelligence received. Diversionary Activities We regularly visit the Saturday Night Project at various locations in North Lanarkshire to identify any new issues in order to deter and detect ASB. Relevant intelligence is shared as required and calls to premises such as nightclubs, pubs, convenience stores etc. are monitored daily with joint visits conducted in order to proactively address challenges around problematic premises. Following on from the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, there has been a vast increase in persons returning to social events which has been a challenge. Serving and Proxy Purchasing of Alcohol Police Scotland gathers information and intelligence linked to serving and proxy purchasing of alcohol for underage persons to act against individuals and locations. Premises are targeted via weekend disorder plans and enquiry conducted by local community officers on a day-to-day basis. Community Alcohol Partnerships are being introduced at various locations around North Lanarkshire with the focus on problem locations including direct engagement with licensed premises. Page 52 of 77
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Improving Community Safety in North Lanarkshire – A Strategy to Improve Lives 7 Effective use of Legislation Police Scotland has a Disclosure Unit and Local Authority Liaison Officer who are in daily contact with partners and appropriate orders applied for and issued where possible. Currently, there are not many CRASBOs in use within North Lanarkshire, however, Local Community Policing Teams now have a good awareness of the process to introduce CRASBOs at point of case reporting for consideration. Priority 2: To reduce serious violence and disorder Evidence tells us: • Overall crime in North Lanarkshire has decreased by 8.6% in the past year from 2020/21 to 2021/22 which has been the pattern over the past five-year period2. • Serious assaults have decreased by 5% over the 2020/21 to 2021/22 period. • Robberies have dropped by 12.8% during the period 2020/21 to 2021/22. • Hate crime decreased by 6.4% - was previously increasing from 2017/18 to 2018/19. • The number of vandalism and malicious mischief crimes have increased slightly by 1.3% over the 2020/21 to 2021/22 period. • Housebreaking thefts have decreased by 12% between 2020/21 and 2021/22. • There has been a reduction of 25.4% in the number of detections for drugs over the 2020/21 and 2021/22 period. • There has been an increase in the number of people charged with driving without a seat belt in the past year from 2020/21 to 2021/22. Progress on our Key Actions Complainers of Violence We are in regular contact with the victims of crimes regardless of crime type, to obtain as much evidence as possible whilst offering support, with the intention of gleaning information which would lead to the successful arrest or remand of subjects and to obtain any further intelligence that could be linked to further acts of violence. Full arrest protocol and safeguarding explained to victims of violence 2 Police Scotland data for 2020/21, 2021/22 Page 53 of 77
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Improving Community Safety in North Lanarkshire – A Strategy to Improve Lives 8 and the ASSIST system is in place to appropriately support victims through the courts process. We provide appropriate support to any victims or repeat victims to ensure all joint services are aware and utilised. Sometimes, victims are unwilling to accept police assistance due to fear of repercussions from persons involved. Therefore, offering the appropriate support and safeguarding is key to obtaining the trust and confidence of victims and the wider community. Indoor Violence Police Officers are briefed daily regarding the latest bail curfews and domestic bail conditions, which highlight the most prolific offenders and locations to reduce residential indoor violence. Locations are monitored, addresses, streets or premises are visited. Weapons and Serious Violent Crime We use local intelligence, dedicated patrol plans and effective days of partnership action to make progress within some of the more troublesome communities in North Lanarkshire to reduce the number of people carrying weapons and serious crimes involving the use of weapons. A proactive approach is taken where intelligence exists regarding carrying weapons. Social media and school presentations with partners from Medics Against Violence and No Knives Better Lives are a key tool used by Police Scotland to educate and inform the wider community of the consequences of certain actions and how to report behaviour in confidence. Serious Organised Crime Robust policing and partnership intervention have resulted in numerous arrests linked to people involved in serious and organised crime (SOC) within the Wishaw area. Incidents of a serious nature have decreased significantly within Craigneuk since the beginning of the operation. Police Scotland uses APMIS to record all operational activity in relation to Organised Crime Groups and to understand what tactics have previously proved effective. Robust management of risk is undertaken. Hate Crime We have deployed our school based and Safer Communities Officers to provide inputs, open dialogue and understanding across educational settings in relation to hate crime. We have also participated in a range of anti-hate crime initiatives to raise awareness in a broader sense and relentlessly pursue those that commit such crimes. Page 54 of 77
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Improving Community Safety in North Lanarkshire – A Strategy to Improve Lives 9 We will continue to utilise social media to encourage the use of the 'Contact Us' feature via the Police Scotland website, or local agencies such as 'Stop Hate UK', the citizens advice bureau or community voluntary services, all who can report on behalf of victims. During COVID-19 restrictions, the focus of this activity was very much focused online. Housebreaking Housebreaking incidents are captured daily, discussed with SMT and actioned for review by DAVRU/community officers, which ensures a collective approach toward each incident. The use of DAVRU/community officers to assist response officers with their enquiries, allows swift progression of forensic opportunities, CCTV and door to door. Local days of action have been carried out with successful results, specifically to target repeat offenders of housebreaking and other dishonesty. Warrants and bail curfews are reviewed and robustly policed. Vehicle Crime We ran a significant campaign to promote prevention through protection of property in vehicle and trailers to reduce vehicle crime. We monitor via our Intelligence on an ongoing basis in relation to serious organised crime groups who exploit young people to commit high value vehicle crime. Where this activity does occur interventions will be made, and relevant partner agencies involved to safeguard any young person being exploited. Drug Use We have School campus officers and Safer Communities officers who continue to play a significant part in educating young people on the harm caused by drug misuse. This approach is complemented through social media platforms and pop-up stalls. Supply of Drugs We have Intelligence led drugs packages which are compiled, allocated and executed by local DAVRU and community officers. Good practice is captured and discussed after each operation to enhance learning and any further intelligence gleaned is submitted for consideration. There have been numerous examples of significant drug seizures across North Lanarkshire. The interception of large quantities of such substances before they circulate in the community will undoubtedly make a positive impact and reduce the harm caused by drug misuse. Page 55 of 77
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Improving Community Safety in North Lanarkshire – A Strategy to Improve Lives 10 Priority 3: To reduce harm from unintentional injury and fire Evidence tells us: • There has been a decrease in accidental dwelling fires down by 12.2% over the period 2020/21 to 2021/22. Over the five-year period 2017/18-2021/22, accidental dwelling fires reduced by 6.5%, although there have been some significant fluctuations.3 • The main source of ignition from accidental dwelling fires is cooking food and the main factor is distraction with alcohol/drug impairment accounting for 21.9% of these. • Most accidental dwelling fires (11.6%) were Motherwell South-East and Ravenscraig. • Accidental fire dwelling causalities have continued to reduce which in the past year 2020/21-2021/22 has been by one-third (30.4%). • Fire fatalities continue to remain low. • Most injuries from accidental fires are minor with most people, 45% receiving first aid at the scene and 29% of people affected who attended hospital had slight injuries. • Most casualties in North Lanarkshire have been children in the 0-9 age group and those aged 40-49 years, albeit numbers are very low. • 3,299 Home Fire Safety Visits have been conducted during 2021/22. • Deliberate fires (primary) have been reducing while deliberate fires (secondary) have been increasing and most deliberate fires are secondary. • Fires in non-domestic properties have decreased by 9.5% in the past year from 2020/21 to 2021/22. • The number of malicious calls has increased by 16% in the past year from 2020/21-2021/22. • Children and the elderly are the most vulnerable to unintentional injuries. • Since 2011/12 to 2020/21 the rate of falls in the over 65s has overall increased. However, there has been a decline in the rate of falls in the over 65s in the past two years in North Lanarkshire.4 • The number of emergency admissions in North Lanarkshire due to unintentional injury has decreased by 16.7% in the past year from 2020/21-2021/22 due to the direct impact of COVID-19 pandemic as this has followed a long-term increasing trend.5 • Falls account for the largest proportion of unintentional injury emergency hospital admissions in North Lanarkshire, which is 59.9% of all injuries.6 3 Data from Scottish Fire and Rescue Service for 2017/18, 2018/18, 2019/20, 2020/21 and 2021/22 period 4 Public Health Scotland, Unintentional Injuries -Hospital admissions year ending 31 March 2021 and deaths year ending 31 December 2020 5 Data from Scottish Fire and Rescue Service for 2020/21, 2021/22 6 Public Health Scotland, Unintentional Injuries - Hospital admissions year ending 31 March 2021 and deaths year ending 31 December 2020 Page 56 of 77
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Improving Community Safety in North Lanarkshire – A Strategy to Improve Lives 11 • Hospital admissions due to falls is most common in North Lanarkshire amongst those aged 75 and over, which accounts for 39.4% of all falls.7 • Deaths by unintentional injury in North Lanarkshire have increased by 18.5% over the past 3 years, which is a higher increase compared to Scotland at 9.8%. • The suicide rate in North Lanarkshire is higher than Scotland at 15.2 per 100,000 population over 2016-2020 period, whilst Scotland is 14.1.8 However, the suicide rate has decreased slightly in North Lanarkshire between 2000-2004 and 2016-2020, which has also been decreasing in Scotland.9 • In 2020, the suicide rate for males is more than twice the rate for females.10 • In Scotland, highest suicide rates are now in males aged 45-54 years.11 Progress on our Key Actions: Accidental Dwelling Fires High Risk Home Fire Safety Visits continue to be prioritised and the supply and fit of appropriate smoke/heat detection as required. Cook Safe will recommence shortly. COVID-19 provided significant challenges, High Risks visits were prioritised during the pandemic and a system was in place to make contact via telephone during the worst parts of the pandemic. The Global shortage of Smoke/Heat alarms due to the new change in Scottish Government Legislation increased the impact on the Fire and Rescue Service in terms of enquires and requests. Antisocial Fire Related Behaviour Partner working continues utilising Community Intelligence reports. Hotspot areas for illegal fly tipping have been identified involving local environmental teams to arrange uplift encouraging responsible waste disposal. Fire related Antisocial Behaviour talks have been given to over 2,500 children and young people in the Lanarkshire area. 7 Public Health Scotland, Unintentional Injuries - Hospital admissions year ending 31 March 2021 and deaths year ending 31 December 2020 8 The Scottish Public Health Observatory (ScotPHO), Suicides registered in Scotland, 2016-2020, by local authority 9 NRS Probable Suicides 2020 – probable suicides include deaths from intentional self-harm and events of undetermined intent 10 ScotPHO 11 ScotPHO Page 57 of 77
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Improving Community Safety in North Lanarkshire – A Strategy to Improve Lives 12 Fire Reach Programme for Young Adolescents We recommenced our Fire Reach Programme in spring 2022 as COVID restrictions held this back. The programme will continue to target schools with a high instance of secondary fires focusing on care experienced groups in areas of deprivation during the school holidays. We have adapted our delivery model to support the Third Sector Care. Junior Fire Reach Programme We aim to start the Junior Fire Reach Programme for S1 pupils across all secondary schools in North Lanarkshire by the end of the 2022 school term as potential young people have now been identified. This training offers a flexible approach to education for children and young people who display an interest in fire, are involved in fire-related antisocial behaviour or have deliberately set fires. Juvenile Fire setter Intervention Programme We support the Juvenile Fire setter Intervention Programme through the specialised work of the Community Action Team whose members have received training on the Fire Safety Support and Education course. This training offers a flexible approach to education for children and young people who display an interest in fire, are involved in fire-related antisocial behaviour or have deliberately set fires. These courses are now fully operational after individuals are identified, utilising our Youth Engagement Officer. Fire Safety for Specialist Housing We are currently providing Fire Risk Awareness training with Lanarkshire housing officers, sheltered housing wardens/retirement officers and various partner agencies. Courses are only reopening now following the COVID-19 pandemic. Emergencies Attended The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has seen a growing trend on entry to premises due to falls. As a result, we have seen an increase in slips, trips and falls referrals. Page 58 of 77
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Improving Community Safety in North Lanarkshire – A Strategy to Improve Lives 13 Falls Strategy We produced an Implementation Plan for 2021/22 as part of the Falls Strategy to reduce the number of slips and trips in the home. Ongoing capacity pressures resulting from the pandemic has limited progresses across the workstreams in this Implementation Plan. Harm Reduction and Drug Related Deaths We developed a final draft North Lanarkshire Alcohol and Drug Partnership (NLADP) Strategy and key actions, which promotes harm reduction and the reduction of drug related deaths in our communities. Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) standards implementation, delivery capacity across statutory and voluntary sector services and reaching those who are still not known to services continues to be challenging. Assertive outreach, overdose response pathways and early intervention measures will continue to be strengthened through workforce development and closer working via ADP structures. New ADP investment is to be targeted to these areas in 2022/23. Risk of Suicide We have a Targeting High Risk Group meeting which convenes every six weeks, whereby current data, themes and trends are discussed. Decisions are made on the facts provided. We are currently undertaking practice research into suicide in homelessness and care experienced young people. It is challenging in balancing the messages of suicide prevention and suicide promotion. Too much publicity may have the opposite effect, and we are continually vigilant of this fact. Suicide Awareness in Education Establishments We have developed Lifelines’ procedures and a training programme has been completed in our education establishments including primary school staff. Our next steps are widening out the suicide awareness training to other providers supporting younger people, starting with the children's houses staff. There are a regular Suicide Prevention Children and Young People meetings, which focuses on all under 18s or under 26 for care experienced young people only and discusses promotional campaign, self-harm and contextual safeguarding. Suicide awareness training is only provided to school pupils over the age of 14 due to the lack of understanding of the subject for younger people. Page 59 of 77
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Improving Community Safety in North Lanarkshire – A Strategy to Improve Lives 14 ASIST and Safe TALK Suicide prevention awareness training, ASIST and Safe TALK was stopped during Covid 19 lock down. We recently recommenced the face-to-face programme of suicide prevention awareness training, ASIST and Safe TALK following the COVID-19 restrictions and offer a monthly training session for all Health and Social Care staff as well as wider partners. We developed Suicide ALERT as an online awareness training through the lockdown period, which will now continue to be offered with a training for trainers’ programme being launched to encourage smaller agencies to deliver in the heart of the community. There are ASIST training capacity issues in North Lanarkshire. Active Health Recovery of the specialist health classes, and the Active Health programme took place in line with Covid restrictions. Promotion of the strength and balance classes has been vital to address the deconditioning that has occurred across the population which has increased the risk of falls. Promotional activities continue to increase participation. Get Walking Lanarkshire programme continues to be promoted and well attended across North Lanarkshire along with a range of complementary physical activity programmes including green health opportunities. Feedback from a range of professionals has highlighted a loss of functional capacity across all sections of the population, but particularly those who were shielding due to their vulnerability, which has increased the risk of falls. Home Safety We continue to work with Early Years establishments and parents to raise awareness of the importance of home safety. Health Visitors and Family Nurses discuss home safety at all home visits within the Universal Health Visiting Pathway. Parent and carers are signposted to the Safety section on the Ready Steady Baby book and receive a ROSPA height chart at 13-15months which details more home safety information. Lanarkshire’s Tobacco Control Strategy We continue to implement the actions contained in Lanarkshire’s Tobacco Control Strategy to reduce the prevalence of smoking in North Lanarkshire and in doing so, reduce the risk of unintentional fire and injury. We have reduced the smoking prevalence in the general population with targets exceeding in year one of the pandemic. Quit rates have increased with heavier smokers having better quit rates and younger people are making more quit attempts. We have updated Lanarkshire’s smoke-free policy. We have completed Tobacco and Cannabis consultation. Local communications and Partnerships have been formed with other topic areas such as green Page 60 of 77
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Improving Community Safety in North Lanarkshire – A Strategy to Improve Lives 15 health and financial inclusion. Ongoing Partnerships have continued with other boards, HSCPs and Community Planning Partnerships. There are persistent and increased inequalities in smoking and the prevalence of smoking remains higher in deprived areas. People who smoke are more at risk of contracting COVID. Targets will not be achieved in year two of pandemic. The National Tobacco Control Programme continues to be paused. North Lanarkshire Council has signed up to the Smoke Free Lanarkshire Charter along with other partners such as NHS Lanarkshire. Drug Related Litter Group We will explore creating a drug related litter group to effectively address and reduce the amount of needles and other drug related litter inappropriately disposed of. Further discussion is planned with partners and communities to identify areas of focus. Priority 4: To tackle Gender Based Violence and protect people at risk of harm Evidence tells us: • The number of domestic abuse incidents reported to Police Scotland have decreased by 3% between 2020/21 to 2021/2212. • Female victims represent the highest proportion of domestic abuse incidents (4 out of every 5 incidents which Police Scotland attend there is a female victim and male perpetrator). • Violence Against Women Working Group (VAWG) provides services which include NHS Lanarkshire, Gender Based Violence Services, Women’s Aid, ASSIST, Social Work and Housing. VAWG reported 5473 referrals in 2021/22, which is an increase of 12.8% in referrals to these services over the past three years.13 Progress on our Key Actions: Disclosure Scheme for Domestic Abuse We continue to work with partner agencies to ensure that those at risk of harm from domestic abuse perpetrators are provided with a timely disclosure under the provisions of the Disclosure Scheme for Domestic Abuse Scotland (DSDAS). We have a regular 12 Police Scotland data 2020/21, 2021/22 13 North Lanarkshire Council provided data for VAWG Page 61 of 77
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Improving Community Safety in North Lanarkshire – A Strategy to Improve Lives 16 Decision-Making Forum (DMF), whereby police and partner agencies discuss DSDAS submissions and arrange their subsequent disclosure. Domestic Abuse and Gender Based Violence Awareness Lanarkshire Division of Police Scotland continues to work with partner agencies including Violence Against Women (VAW), ASSIST and Women's Aid to support vulnerable victims and improve reporting of domestic offending and Gender-Based violence. Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018 We continue to utilise the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018 legislation when reporting offenders to COPFS. Police Scotland supports the continuous professional development of all staff in this business area ensuring they are equipped to effectively investigate these crimes. Mentors in Violence Prevention We now have a Development Plan in place and all secondary schools in North Lanarkshire have teachers trained in Mentors in Violence Prevention. COVID-19 has caused some disruption to schools while undertaking this training. Safe and Together We have secured funding in the past year from Scottish Government’s Delivering Equally Safe Fund. A Safe and Together Co- ordinator is now in post and a schedule of training is in place which will provide core training for social workers in Children, Families and Justice Services. An overview course will be delivered to a multi-agency audience including Police Scotland, NHS Lanarkshire, third sector organisations and Education. A baseline evaluation is currently being carried out together with the Improvement Service. Equally Safe at Work We have achieved Bronze Accredited Status for leadership, data collection and use, flexible working, occupational segregation workplace culture, violence against women. A working group has been established to progress towards Silver Standard. The roll out across the public sector is currently underway. Page 62 of 77
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Improving Community Safety in North Lanarkshire – A Strategy to Improve Lives 17 MARAC During 2021, North Lanarkshire Chief Officers Public Protection agreed just over £111,000 of additional funding to support the MARAC process across Lanarkshire as a result of increased demand. The funding secured additional MARAC Co-ordinators, secretarial support and dedicated chairing of MARAC. Virtual meetings have worked well with better attendance. Violence Against Women Strategy We have prepared a Draft Violence Against Women Strategy and Action Plan for 2022-2025, which was prepared in spring 2022. The key actions contained in the VAW Strategy are to improve trauma informed practice across partnership agencies, develop and roll out quality assurance processes for North Lanarkshire MARAC to ensure the effectiveness of the process and continue the implementation of the Safe and Together model across North Lanarkshire to improve outcomes for children experiencing domestic abuse. Contextual Safeguarding Contextual Safeguarding is an approach to protecting young people who are at risk of extra familial abuse. It supports a shift in practice in which child protection professionals and partners actively take steps to make the places in which young people have experienced abuse, safer. Such places include parks, transport hubs, schools, communities and online. It also supports agencies develop practice, systems and structures for identifying, assessing and intervening with contexts and groups in which young people are at risk of significant harm. As such it is based on multi-agency working, not only between the core partners to child protection work, but also with agencies such as Housing, Leisure, and Community Learning and Development. As an integrated approach to practice, it also aligns with co-ordinating support around Empowering Clusters and an emphasis on relationship-based practice that meets the needs of young people in their communities. Children and young people who are impacted by wider adversities including poverty are often more vulnerable to extra familial risks and therefore this work supports the council and partner agencies in addressing inequalities. North Lanarkshire Child Protection Committee has already endorsed the further development of this approach, assuming wider agreement to move forward with a contextual safeguarding approach. Governance arrangements to oversee its implementation will be established and will focus on the following areas: Page 63 of 77
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Improving Community Safety in North Lanarkshire – A Strategy to Improve Lives 18 • We will undertake multi-agency training in contextual safeguarding to ensure that staff are confident in assessing and intervening within contexts and groups where young people are at risk of significant harm in the community • We will create a system where protective actions are taken in respect of locations where young people have been or may be harmed • We will work with local communities to make places for young people safer These actions will be included in the Community Safety Strategy Action Plan as new actions for 2022/23 going forward and progress reported on through future Annual Progress Reviews. Priority 5: To improve road safety Evidence tells us: • The number of people seriously injured in road accidents has increased by 19.6%. • There has been a 14.1% increase in people slightly injured in North Lanarkshire. • The number of children (under 16 years) killed and seriously injured has decreased since 2019/20 to 2021/22.14 • Number of people convicted of dangerous driving has decreased by 25.3% between 2020/21 and 2021/22.15 • There has been a 34.9% reduction in the number of people charged for disqualified driving during the period 2020/21 to 2021/22. • Number of people charged of driving licence offences has reduced by 13.7% between 2020/21 and 2021/22. • A reduction of 30% in the number of people charged of driving without insurance was seen during the period 2020/21 and 2021/22. • An increase of two-thirds (69.4%) in the number of people charged of driving without a seat belt over 2020/21 and 2021/2022 period. • Number of people charged of driving whilst using a mobile phone decreased by 38.6% between 2020/21 and 2021/2022. 14 Data on people seriously, slightly injured; children killed, seriously injured provided by North Lanarkshire Council for 2019/20, 2020/21, 2021/22 15 Data from Police Scotland for 2020/21, 2021/22 Page 64 of 77
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Improving Community Safety in North Lanarkshire – A Strategy to Improve Lives 19 Progress on our Key Actions: Innovative Methods to Reduce Speed We have progressed the development of several road safety improvement schemes to reduce speed within our communities and are at various stages of consultation, design and implementation. Local Development Programme We have invested in a number of projects across North Lanarkshire, which have contributed to a more positive road safety environment such as environmental improvements and additional car parking. Poor Driver Behaviour We are working in collaboration with Police Scotland to report poor driver behaviour and request enforcement. Online School Travel Plan The Active Schools Team is working with schools offering the opportunity to support an Active Travel Plan. A survey was carried out to ascertain which schools were interested in supporting Active Travel and schools have started working on plans which include cycling and walking. Walking To School We work with schools to encourage Walking Buses, an organised walk to and from school with volunteers and pupils and other walking initiatives. On-road cycle training in schools We offer Bikeability 2 to all primary schools in the North Lanarkshire, which has a high uptake. This road cycle training enables pupils to cycle safely on the road. Page 65 of 77
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Improving Community Safety in North Lanarkshire – A Strategy to Improve Lives 20 Active Travel Strategy We are progressing the delivery of North Lanarkshire’s Active Travel Strategy which is aimed at improving pedestrian connectivity and provision at our town centres, hubs, schools and communities. The main challenges are the availability of land or road space to provide improved walking and cycling facilities. Page 66 of 77
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Improving Community Safety in North Lanarkshire – A Strategy to Improve Lives 21 Annex – Summary of Progress on Community Safety Strategy Indicators Priority 1: To effectively tackle anti-social behaviour Indicators Frequency 2020/21 2021/22 Change 2020/21 to 2021/22 Lead Source Number of antisocial contacts Annual 9111 9096 North Lanarkshire Council Number of antisocial contacts resolved Annual 9073 At 31/3/21 9018 At 31/3/22 North Lanarkshire Council Number of antisocial contacts due to domestic noise Annual 6267 6198 North Lanarkshire Council Number of antisocial contacts due to criminal activity Annual 1647 1348 North Lanarkshire Council Number of antisocial contacts due estate issues Annual 124 189 North Lanarkshire Council Number of antisocial contacts due to harassment Annual 921 1128 North Lanarkshire Council Number of antisocial contacts due to non-domestic noise Annual 25 53 North Lanarkshire Council g Page 67 of 77
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Improving Community Safety in North Lanarkshire – A Strategy to Improve Lives 22 Priority 2: To reduce serious violence and disorder Indicators Frequency 2020/21 2021/22 Change 2020/21 to 2021/22 Lead Source Number of overall crimes recorded Annual 16386 14971 Police Scotland Number of serious assaults Annual 243 231 Police Scotland Number of murders Annual 7 3 Police Scotland Number of robberies Annual 78 68 Police Scotland Number of hate crimes Annual 346 324 Police Scotland Number of vandalism and malicious mischief crimes Annual 2855 2891 Police Scotland Number of housebreaking thefts Annual 644 566 Police Scotland Number of detections for drugs, Annual 2891 2156 Police Scotland Page 68 of 77
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Improving Community Safety in North Lanarkshire – A Strategy to Improve Lives 23 Priority 3: To reduce harm from unintentional injury and fire Indicators Frequency 2020/21 2021/22 Change 2020/21 to 2021/22 Lead Source Number of accidental dwelling fires Annual 279 245 Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Number of fire fatalities Annual 2 1 Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Number of fire casualties Annual 92 64 Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Number of deliberate primary fires Annual 211 189 Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Number of deliberate secondary fires Annual 1313 1479 Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Number of fires in non- domestic buildings Annual 105 95 Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Number of malicious calls Annual 75 87 Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Number of emergency hospital admissions due to unintentional injury (total) Annual 96 80 NHS Lanarkshire Page 69 of 77
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Improving Community Safety in North Lanarkshire – A Strategy to Improve Lives 24 Number of emergency hospital admissions due to unintentional injury (under age 15 years) Annual 8 3 NHS Lanarkshire Number of emergency hospital admissions due to unintentional injury (aged 65 and over) Annual 23 32 Number of emergency hospital admissions aged 65 and over due to falls Annual 1140 Unavailable yet NHS Lanarkshire Number of suicides Annual 259 2016-2020 NHS Lanarkshire Page 70 of 77
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Improving Community Safety in North Lanarkshire – A Strategy to Improve Lives 25 Priority 4: To tackle Gender Based Violence and protect people at risk of harm Indicators Frequency 2020/21 2021/22 Change 2020/21 to 2021/22 Lead Source Number of domestic abuse incidents reported to Police Scotland Annual 4893 4748 Police Scotland Number of referrals to VAWG specialist services Annual 5375 5473 Violence Against Women Working Group Page 71 of 77
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Improving Community Safety in North Lanarkshire – A Strategy to Improve Lives 26 Priority 5: To improve road safety Indicators Frequency 2020/21 2021/22 Change 2020/21 to 2021/22 Lead Source Number of people seriously injured Annual 56 67 Scottish Government, Transportation Number of people slightly injured Annual 156 178 Scottish Government, Transportation Number of children killed* Annual 0 1 Scottish Government, Transportation Number of children seriously injured* Annual 14 8 Scottish Government, Transportation Number of people convicted of dangerous driving Annual 253 189 Police Scotland Number of people charged for disqualified driving Annual 123 80 Police Scotland Number of people charged of driving licence offences Annual 431 372 Police Scotland Number of people charged of driving without insurance Annual 1355 949 Police Scotland Number of people charged of driving without a seat belt Annual 62 105 Police Scotland Number of people charged of driving whilst using a mobile phone Annual 114 70 Police Scotland s Page 72 of 77
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Improving Community Safety in North Lanarkshire – A Strategy to Improve Lives 27 Status of Action Key Indicator Definition On track, budget, within scope and likely to deliver expected benefits Minor delays, cost overruns, changes to scope or reductions in benefits Significant delays, cost overruns, changes to scope or reductions in benefits Strategic Priority 1: To effectively tackle antisocial behaviour Lead Partner Status of Action We will better use evidence and intelligence collaboratively to identify key areas of focus to target resources and activity to effectively tackle antisocial behaviour Police Scotland North Lanarkshire Council Scottish Fire and Rescue Service We will review the Antisocial Response service to ensure the service is fit for purpose, targets resources efficiently and effectively and meets local needs North Lanarkshire Council We will adopt a preventative approach by delivering local based initiatives to address and prevent antisocial behaviour Police Scotland North Lanarkshire Council Scottish Fire and Rescue Service We will work collaboratively to implement environmental changes to minimise anti-social behaviour in public spaces North Lanarkshire Council We will work in partnership to proactively address challenges around problematic premises Police Scotland We will decrease the sale of alcohol to young people, focussing on the providers and facilitators of alcohol provision Police Scotland We will increase the effective use of existing legislation e.g., CRASBO, Fixed Penalty Notices for Environmental Offences, Anti-Social Behaviour Orders Police Scotland North Lanarkshire Council Strategic Priority 2: To reduce serious violence and disorder Lead Partner Status of Action We will increase positive engagement with complainers of violence to maximise accurate reporting and investigating Police Scotland Page 73 of 77
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Improving Community Safety in North Lanarkshire – A Strategy to Improve Lives 28 We will reduce residential indoor violence by targeting repeat locations and offenders Police Scotland We will reduce the number of people carrying weapons and serious violent crimes involving the use of weapons through a range of tactics including prevention, early intervention and enforcement Police Scotland We will increase the disruption of persons involved in serious and organised crime and reduce the number of violent crimes linked to feuds between crime groups Police Scotland We will reduce hate crime through effective engagement, education and enforcement Police Scotland North Lanarkshire Council We will ensure effective use of third-party reporting tools for hate crime Police Scotland North Lanarkshire We will commit specialist officers to investigate patterns of housebreaking and target recidivist offenders Police Scotland We will increase the use of mobile automatic number plate recognition to reduce road crime Police Scotland We will encourage prevention activity such as removal of property tools from vehicle and trailers to reduce vehicle crime Police Scotland We will tackle Serious Organised Crime groups who exploit young people to commit high value vehicle crime Police Scotland We will collaboratively support education in relation to the risks of drug use, including multi-substance use Police Scotland We will increase intelligence and detection in relation to the supply of all drugs Police Scotland Page 74 of 77
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Improving Community Safety in North Lanarkshire – A Strategy to Improve Lives 29 Strategic Priority 3: To reduce harm from unintentional injury and fire Lead Partner Status of Action We will provide ‘Cook Safe’ presentations and Home Fire Safety Visits to address the main causality factor of accidental dwelling fires and to reduce resulting casualties and fatalities Scottish Fire and Rescue Service We will tackle anti-social fire related behaviour through effective use of intelligence and working collaboratively across organisations and partners Scottish Fire and Rescue Service North Lanarkshire Council We will continue to deliver our Fire Reach Programme to support our personnel to engage effectively with young adolescents Scottish Fire and Rescue Service We will continue to roll out the new Junior Fire Reach Programme for S1 pupils across all secondary schools in North Lanarkshire Scottish Fire and Rescue Service We will support the Juvenile Fire setter Intervention Programme through the specialised work of the Community Action Team Scottish Fire and Rescue Service We will continue to implement the range of fire stopping and active and passive fire safety measures in NLC multi-storey tower blocks Scottish Fire and Rescue Service North Lanarkshire Council We will work with housing organisations that provide specialist housing to improve fire safety for vulnerable groups using the new national fire safety guidance for specialist housing Scottish Fire and Rescue Service North Lanarkshire Council Registered Social Landlords We will increase the number and variety of emergencies attended by Scottish Fire and Rescue Service to support partner agencies in protecting the community Scottish Fire and Rescue Service We will implement a Falls Strategy to reduce the number of slips and trips in the home Health and Social Care NHS Lanarkshire We will work with the Alcohol and Drug Partnership to promote harm reduction and reduce drug related deaths in our communities North Lanarkshire Council Health and Social Care NHS Lanarkshire Police Scotland We will proactively target groups at most risk of suicide through effective social media campaigning Health and Social Care Page 75 of 77
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Improving Community Safety in North Lanarkshire – A Strategy to Improve Lives 30 We will improve awareness of suicide amongst our education establishments and consider further how to sensitively increase awareness amongst primary education settings Health and Social Care We will continue to carry out a range of tailored training on suicide prevention including Suicide Talk, Safe Talk, ASIST and Storm Training. Health and Social Care We will increase participation in physical activity opportunities recommended to improve bone health and strength, and raise awareness of active health opportunities such as ‘get walking’ North Lanarkshire to improve health and reduce risk of falls Health and Social Care NHS Lanarkshire We will continue to improve home safety for young children through working with our early year providers to raise awareness of home safety with parents Health and Social Care NHS Lanarkshire We will explore creating a drug related litter group to effectively address and reduce the amount of needles and other drug related litter inappropriately disposed of North Lanarkshire Council Requires further partnership discussion We will continue to implement the actions contained in Lanarkshire’s Tobacco Control Strategy to reduce the prevalence of smoking in North Lanarkshire and in doing so reduce the risk of unintentional fire and injury Health and Social Care NHS Lanarkshire Strategic Priority 4: To tackle Gender Based Violence and protect people at risk of harm Lead Partner Status of Action We will promote the use of the Disclosure Scheme for Domestic Abuse to prevent repeat patterns of abuse occurring Police Scotland We will increase awareness of domestic abuse and Gender-Based violence to discourage offending and increase reporting Police Scotland We will champion awareness and effective application of the domestic Abuse (Scotland) act 2018 Police Scotland We will progress the accreditation of NLC to become an Equally Safe at Work accredited employer and encourage other public sector organisations to gain accreditation following wider roll out by Scottish Government North Lanarkshire Council We will promote respectful relationships via promotion of Mentors in Violence Prevention in secondary schools across North Lanarkshire North Lanarkshire Council NHS Lanarkshire We will Implement Safe and Together, a model of work with domestic abuse cases where there are children North Lanarkshire Council We will continue to develop best practice in delivering MARAC, a domestic homicide prevention model in North Lanarkshire North Lanarkshire Council Page 76 of 77
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Improving Community Safety in North Lanarkshire – A Strategy to Improve Lives 31 We will develop and implement a Violence Against Women Strategy and Action Plan for North Lanarkshire North Lanarkshire Council We will work with North Lanarkshire Adult and Child protection committees to increase awareness of adult and child protection amongst individuals and communities North Lanarkshire Council We will work with North Lanarkshire Adult and Child Protection Committees and MAPPA Strategic Oversight Group to continue to improve strategic linkages across the Public Protection agenda in North Lanarkshire North Lanarkshire Council Strategic Priority 5: To improve road safety Lead Partner Status of Action We will implement 20mph zones in Town Centres and main shopping centres and continue to review and deliver 20mph zones on an annual basis North Lanarkshire Council We will continue to explore innovative methods to reduce speed within our communities and respond to complaints of speeding through education and engineering North Lanarkshire Council We will continue to improve our annual older pedestrian campaign and develop a new inter-generational resource to be delivered at home by school children to their older relatives North Lanarkshire Council No longer progressed within NLC We will work collaboratively with partner organisations to address poor driver behaviour North Lanarkshire Council We will continue to support regional and national initiatives on car safety and to improve training for staff to provide specialist advice on in-car safety North Lanarkshire Council No longer progressed within NLC We will continue to provide a dedicated road safety engineering section to investigate accident trends and implement road safety engineering measures where appropriate North Lanarkshire Council We will support staff in all education establishments across North Lanarkshire to improve awareness of road safety and develop and online school travel plan North Lanarkshire Council We will encourage and actively promote the benefits of walking to school North Lanarkshire Council We will target parents of children in education to deliver key messages on safe transportation and seat belt wearing North Lanarkshire Council No longer progressed within NLC We will support the delivery of on-road cycle training in schools North Lanarkshire Council We will continue to invest in the infrastructure of roads to improve cycling and walking safely and improve connectivity within North Lanarkshire North Lanarkshire Council Page 77 of 77