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06/01/2026
Notice of Meeting and Agenda
Police and Fire and Rescue Scrutiny Sub-Committee
Date Time Venue
Tuesday, 13 January 2026 15:00 Council Chambers (Renfrewshire),
Council Headquarters, Renfrewshire
House, Cotton Street, Paisley, PA1 1AN
Membership
Councillor Marie McGurk (Convener) and Councillor Robert Innes (Depute Convener).
Membership of the Sub-committee to comprise 5 members of the Communities and Housing
Policy Board; 3 members from the Administration including the Convener or Depute Convener of
the Policy Board and 2 members from the opposition group or parties.
Meeting Details
The meeting will take place at 3.00 pm or at the conclusion of the Communities and Housing
Policy Board whichever is the later.
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This is a meeting which is open to members of the public.
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MARK CONAGHAN
Head of Corporate Governance
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Hybrid Meeting
Please note that this meeting is scheduled to be held in the Council Chambers.  However, it is a
hybrid meeting and arrangements have been made for members to join the meeting remotely
should they wish.
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the start of the meeting the Convener will confirm if all or part of the meeting is being filmed.  To
find the webcast please navigate to
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Items of business  
Apologies
Apologies from members.
Declarations of Interest and Transparency Statements
Members are asked to declare an interest or make a transparency
statement in any item(s) on the agenda and to provide a brief
explanation of the nature of the interest or the transparency statement.
1 Police Scotland - Performance Report
Report by Police Scotland.
5 - 14
2 Scottish Fire and Rescue Service - Performance Report
Report by Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
15 - 30
3 Local Issues
Discussion on local issues.
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Renfrewshire
Performance Summary Report
Reporting Period: 01/04/25 - 31/10/2025
Total Crime
10,330
Incidents Recorded Overall Dishonesty Domestic Abuse 
Incidents
+5.1% +6.1% +9.1%
+5.7% -3.2% -24.9%
Road Traffic 
Casualties
-1%
Sexual Crime
12,358 1,130  2,262 1,323 
1,252 273 79 3,777
Overall Violent Crime
Missing People
481 110
Common Assault
-9.1%
Housebreaking
Disorder Complaints
Unless otherwise stated, all data provided within this report is for the period 1 April 2025 - 31 October
2025, with comparisons made against the same period in the 2024/25 period. All statistics are 
provisional and should be treated as management information. All data have been extracted from 
Police Scotland internal systems and are correct as at 01/12/2025.
+15.8%
-6.1%
-16.3%
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Renfrewshire
Performance Summary Report
Reporting Period: 
1 April 2025 to 31 October 2025
Introduction 
I am pleased to present this report to the Police Fire and Rescue Committee for its information
and consideration. Please note that all data included in this report are management information
and not official statistics. All data are sourced from Police Scotland internal systems and are 
correct as of date of publication. Unless stated otherwise, numerical comparisons are against the
comparable period in the preceding reporting year. 
Chief Superintendent Rhona Fraser
Renfrewshire & Inverclyde Divisional Commander
SECTION PAGE NUMBER 
Introduction 2 
Executive Summary 3
Demand Analysis 4
Antisocial Behaviour, Violence & Disorder 5
Protecting Vulnerable People 6
Acquisitive Crime  7
Cyber and Digital Crime 7
Road Safety and Road Crime 8
Public Confidence - Complaints & Allegations 9
Recent Initiatives and Results 10
Forthcoming Initiatives 10
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PRIORITY EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 
Violent crime in Renfrewshire increased by over five percent, with an 
increase in minor and serious violence and a slight shift towards violence
within private dwellings. A quarter of all recorded crimes of violence were
linked to domestic abuse. Weapons offences increased by over 22 
percent, driven by a proactive focus on the issue. While wilful fireraising
crimes and antisocial behaviour incidents fell, vandalism crimes 
increased by nearly five percent. 
Recorded sexual crimes fell by approximately three percent, driven by a reduction
in non-contact (often cyber-enabled) sexual offences. Missing person reports fell by
over -16%, with care-experienced young people continuing to feature in the majority
of incidents. Domestic abuse incidents increased by over nine percent. 19 
suspected drug-related deaths, and 131 near-fatal overdoses were reported in
Renfrewshire. 
Crimes of dishonesty rose by approximately six percent in Renfrewshire,
driven largely by a rise of over 26 percent in shoplifting crimes. However,
housebreaking crime and common theft crimes both fell on the previous
year. Cyber-enabled fraud and sextortion remain key concerns, with 
ongoing multi-agency efforts to prevent online harm. 
Overall, road casualties have fallen in Renfrewshire, with a reduction in
deaths as well as fewer serious and slight road injuries. A proactive focus
on road safety and road crime resulted in a significant increase in 
recorded road traffic offences, with the Road Policing Unit continuing to
provide invaluable assistance to the Division.
RENFREWSHIRE POLICING PRIORITIES 2023 - 2026
POLICE SCOTLAND’S POLICING PRIORITIES 2023 - 2026
Protecting vulnerable people
Renfrewshire & Inverclyde Division continues to
support a multi-agency approach to reduce
drug deaths, to engage with Scottish 
Government and stakeholders to influence 
approaches to supporting individuals with 
complex mental health needs, and to work in
partnership to develop local effective and 
efficient pathways to support vulnerable 
people.
Working with communities
The Division continues to support this Police
Scotland priority and to develop strategic 
partnerships to find synergy in policy making
and shared resources. Police in Renfrewshire
recognise the importance of engaging with
communities to understand their needs, and
strive to support innovation in local partnership
settings. 
Tackling crime in the digital age
Police in Renfrewshire continue to benefit from
the support of specialised Police Scotland units
such as the Cybercrime Unit and the Economic
Crime and Financial Investigation Unit,
amongst others. There are continued efforts to
ensure our Officers have the training, resources
and equipment needed to tackle the threat 
arising from cyber related criminality and 
technological advancement. Police in 
Renfrewshire continue to receive support from
the Online Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
Unit (part of the national Specialist Crime 
Division) in relation to the investigation and 
prevention of online sexual crimes targeting
children. 
Support for operational policing
Renfrewshire Police continue to link in closely
with Police Scotland’s Corporate Services who
enable and support operational resources to
deliver against the strategic priorities and their
outcomes. 
As part of the Digitally-Enabled Policing 
Programme, migration to new national Core 
Operational Systems has led to increased 
efficiency and deployability of local Police 
Officers, allowing them to more effectively
serve Renfrewshire’s communities.
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DEMAND ANALYSIS    PYTD - PREVIOUS YEAR TO DATE    CYTD - CURRENT YEAR TO DATE
CRIME PYTD CYTD INCIDENTS PYTD CYTD
Total Crimes & 
Offences 14,440 14,893 Total number of 
incidents 49,497 52,181 
Crimes and Offences
In line with an increase at the national level (+8.4%) the number of recorded crimes and 
offences in Renfrewshire rose by +15.8% on the same period in 2024/25, to a total of 10,330.
With the sole exception of Group 2 sexual offences (which decreased by -3.2%), there was
an increase in all crime groups’ recorded totals. Group 1 non-sexual crimes of violence
(e.g. threats and extortion, common assault and robbery) rose by +3.4%; Group 3  crimes of
dishonesty (e.g. theft from motor vehicles, housebreaking and shoplifting) increased by
+6.1%; Group 4 crimes of damage and reckless behaviour (e.g. culpable and reckless
conduct and vandalism) rose by +2.7%; Group 5 crimes against society (e.g. drug 
possession and supply offences, possession of offensive weapons), rose by +21%; Group 6
antisocial offences (e.g. breach of the peace, hate aggravated conduct) which increased by
+13.7%; Group 7 miscellaneous offences (e.g. environmental offences, community and
public order offences), which increased by +13.9%; and Group 8 road traffic offences (e.g.
speeding, offences relating to vehicle defects, and careless driving), which increased +41.5%
on the previous year. 
The detection rate for all crimes and offences stands at 70.3%, above the detection rate for
the same period in 2024/25 (69.2%) and also national detection rate for the same reporting
period (66.3%). 
Police Incidents
Contrasting with the rise in recorded crime in Renfrewshire, the total number of Police 
incidents have fallen -6.1% on the previous year, with a total of 29,358 recorded. The pattern
of incident changes demonstrates that policing demand is steadily reshaping itself. Rising 
volumes of abusive or threatening communications, neighbour disputes, domestic bail checks
and public nuisance calls highlight a shift towards interpersonal conflict (both offline and 
cyber-enabled), community tensions and risk management within private settings. At the
same time, falling volumes in silent emergency calls, thefts, bail and curfew checks, noise 
complaints, routine information reports and missing person/absconder cases, reveal a decline
in several traditional, high volume policing tasks. The overall picture is one of a service 
moving toward more complex, relationship driven and digitally influenced problems. 
CRIME PYTD CYTD INCIDENTS PYTD CYTD
Total Crimes & 
Offences 8,924 10,330 Total number of 
incidents 31,265 29,358 
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VIOLENCE, ANTISOCIAL BEHAVIOUR AND DISORDER
Violence
Recorded violent crimes in Renfrewshire increased by +5.7% compared to the previous year,
with a total of 1,252 crimes. Most of these - 1,130 crimes - were common assaults, with minor
violence rising by +5.1% on the previous year. Meanwhile, overall crimes of serious violence
(i.e. attempted murder, murder, serious assault and robbery) rose by +11.9% to a total of 122
crimes - predominantly due to a rise in crimes of robbery and assault with intent to rob.
A significant proportion (44%) of recorded violent crimes occurred within private dwellings,
with a slight increase in crimes of violence occurring with residential settings. The shift
towards private space violence continues to pose additional challenges due to its hidden
nature, lack of witnesses, and the greater likelihood of offenders being known to their victims
and exerting fear and intimidation over them. Nearly a quarter of recorded violent crimes in
Renfrewshire occurred within the context of domestic abuse, with the vast majority of these
crimes occurring within private households.
Weapons Offences
A total of 314 offensive / bladed weapons offences were recorded in Renfrewshire during the
reporting period, marking a +22.2% increase on the previous year. 189 crimes related to the
use of weapons in other criminality, with the remaining crimes relating to carriage of weapons.
A proactive approach to tackling the issue of weapon-carrying in Renfrewshire contributed to
an increase of 53.4% in the number of stop and searches for weapons. Collaboration with
partner agencies is ongoing, aimed at educating young people about the risks and
consequences of carrying weapons and diverting them away from criminal activity.
Disorder and Antisocial Behaviour (ASB)
Crimes of damage and reckless behaviour in Renfrewshire have increased by +2.7% on
2024/25 figures, with 729 recorded - largely attributable to an increase of nearly five percent in
recorded crimes of vandalism. However, wilful fireraising crimes fell by -20.8%, from 72 crimes
in 2024/25 to 57 in the current reporting period. Public-reported incidents of ASB and disorder
fell by one percent, with 3,777 incidents recorded. Police in Renfrewshire continue to engage
in a multi-agency response to ASB, building on the proactive work carried out through the
Partnership Hub and ensuring effective plans are in place to address community risks in
Renfrewshire.
Hate Crime
179 hate crimes were recorded in Renfrewshire in the reporting period - a drop of -12.3% on
the previous year. The hate crime detection rate is 66.5%. Race continues to be the most
commonly targeted protected characteristic, featuring in 65% of recorded hate crimes in
Renfrewshire, with victims being targeted on the basis of sexual orientation in a further 23% of
hate crimes. Half of all reported hate crimes were threatening or abusive behaviour offences,
with a further quarter relating to hate aggravated conduct (including stirring up hatred).
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Sexual Crime
273 sexual crimes have been recorded in Renfrewshire in the reporting period - a decrease of -3.2% on the
previous year’s total of 282 crimes. Conversely, at the national level recorded sexual crimes have increased
by +10.4%. In Renfrewshire, there is a divergence in the trend for contact offences such as rape and sexual
assault (which have increased by +3.6% on the previous year), and non-contact offences (such as indecent
communications, indecent images of children, and threats to disclose intimate images (which have fallen
by -9.7%). Nearly 28% of recorded sexual offences were linked to domestic abuse, with two-thirds of sexual
crimes occurring within private residential settings. A sizeable proportion - almost 23% - of recorded sexual
offences continues to be attributable to non-recent reporting, though a steady decline in non-recent reporting
is evident. The detection rate is 54.2%, comparable to the previous year’s rate of 55.3%.
Missing People
In the reporting period, a total of 481 missing person reports were recorded - an decrease of -16.3% on the
same period in 2024/25, in which 575 missing person reports were received. In the current reporting period,
a total of 211 individuals were reported missing - with 65 of these being repeat missing persons (i.e. being
reported missing on multiple occasions). Over three quarters of all missing person reports involved young
people (aged under 18 years) going missing, with a majority of these young people being care experienced.
We continue to engage with appropriate partners to safeguard and reduce threat risk and harm to our most
vulnerable people, especially when they go missing.
Domestic Abuse
Domestic abuse incidents in Renfrewshire increased by +9.1% compared to the previous year, totalling
1,323. 42.9% of these incidents resulted in a domestic crime being recorded, with a total of 843 domestic
abuse crimes in the reporting period. This equates to a +5.1% rise on 2024/25 figures. The most common
recorded domestic crimes were common assault (n=291), threatening and abusive behaviour (n=145) and
bail offences (n=87). The detection rate improved slightly, rising from 68% to 68.7%. The MATAC
(Multi-Agency Tasking and Coordination) and MARAC (Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conferences)
frameworks remain vital in safeguarding victims, providing tailored support, coordinating partnerships, and
ensuring agency accountability. We will continue to work together with our partners to ensure that victim
centred approach adopting he most suitable support to victims and families.
Drug Related Deaths
In the reporting period, 19 suspected drug-related deaths and 131 near-fatal overdoses have been recorded
in Renfrewshire. Drugs assessed to be involved in the death cases were most commonly heroin, synthetic
drugs, cocaine and benzodiazepines, with these substances also commonly implicated in reported
near-fatal overdose cases. Local officers have been conducting proactive initiatives and intensification days,
while also collaborating with the Renfrewshire Alcohol and Drug Partnership (ADP) to provide support,
guidance, and resources aimed at reducing drug-related harm.
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ACQUISITIVE CRIME
A total of 2,262 crimes of dishonesty were recorded - an increase of +6.1% on the previous
year. Theft by shoplifting constituted 45% of all recorded crimes of dishonesty, with crimes of
this type rising by +26.4% on the previous year. In response to the rise in recorded shoplifting
crime, several action plans have been implemented at various hotspot locations across 
Renfrewshire, targeting repeat offenders and providing prevention advice to retailers and 
security staff. The Retail Crime Task Force continues to develop and deliver a coordinated 
response to Retail Crime through a 4Ps Approach - PREVENT, PROTECT, PURSUE and
PREPARE. The aims of the Task Force include: better understanding the drivers for retail
crime and mitigate against them; providing local Policing Divisions with analytical products to
enhance their response to retail crime; identification of linked crimes and offenders and the 
facilitation of coordinated, robust investigations; supporting retailers with the provision of 
bespoke crime prevention tools and advice; and the development of prevent strategies and 
interventions, specifically for high harm recidivist offenders. This focused strategy has 
contributed to the shoplifting detection rate rising from 44.1% in 2024/25 to 53.41% in the 
reporting period. 
Excluding theft by shoplifting, overall recorded crimes of dishonesty have otherwise fallen by
over seven percent, illustrating the disproportionate impact that retail crime has on wider 
acquisitive crime trends. The drop in acquisitive crime includes a reduction in crimes of 
housebreaking (-9.1%) and common theft (-21.1%). Acquisitive crimes targeting motor vehicles
(including theft of motor vehicles and theft of contents of vehicles) remain a key concern, with
an overall rise of +4.4%.
CYBER & DIGITAL CRIME
As well as keeping people safe on the streets, Police in Renfrewshire work to keep the public
safe online. The internet has brought efficiencies to the ways we live and work, however, online
access also comes with risks, like exposure of inappropriate content to young people, 
cyberbullying and scams - and it has contributed to a growing proportion of crimes having a
cyber footprint. As such, tackling cyber-enabled and cyber-dependent crimes remains a key
concern in Renfrewshire. Similar to the national picture, the most commonly recorded 
cyber-crimes in Renfrewshire are electronic communications offences (predominantly relating
to menacing and threatening messages sent via SMS or instant messaging platforms), online
crimes of fraud, and sexual extortion crimes. Other cyber-enabled criminality impacting on local
communities include offences relating to the possession and distribution of indecent images of
children (IIOC), indecent communications, and threats to disclose intimate images. We 
continue to tackle the issue of cyber-crime through local partnerships, preventions-focused 
educational inputs to schools and community groups and national collaboration with the Cyber
Scotland Partnership and the financial sector to raise awareness of online fraud. 
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ROAD SAFETY AND ROAD CRIME
Road Traffic Casualties 2024/25 2025/26
Number of persons killed on our roads 3 2
Number of persons seriously injured 37 31
Number of persons slightly injured 65 46
Number of children seriously injured 4 4
Road Traffic Data from 01/04/2025 to 31/10/2025
Road Casualties
In the reporting period, there were 79 road casualties in Renfrewshire - a reduction of 26
compared to the same period in 2024/25. This incorporates a reduction in road deaths, serious
and slight injuries, while the number of children seriously injured remained unchanged on the
previous year. 55% of road casualties involved car drivers or passengers, with pedestrians and
motorcyclists involved in a further 19% and 11%, respectively.
Police Scotland remains committed to reducing road casualties through ongoing enforcement
and education efforts. The dedicated Road Policing Unit (RPU) from Police Scotland’s
Operational Support Division continues to support local policing through a range of road safety
and crime prevention campaigns. Police in Renfrewshire also undertake speed checks in areas
based on information received from members of the public and elected members relating to
problem locations for speeding and dangerous driving. Officers will continue their focus along
with the RPU, local partners, and communities to enhance road safety with efforts being
coordinated through our established Road Safety Group.
Road Traffic Offences
Recorded road traffic offences in Renfrewshire have increased by +41.1% on 2024/25 figures,
totalling 2,603 in the reporting period. This exceeds an increase of +17% across Scotland as a
whole. A proactive focus on road safety and road crime by local officers in Renfrewshire,
alongside specialist road policing support provided by the Operational Support Division, have
resulted an increase in recorded speeding offences (+90.6%), vehicle defect offences
(+115.7%), drink and drug driving offences (+33.3%) and careless driving offences (+66%). The
detection rate for these offences is 88%, above the previous year’s rate (85%) and the national
rate (87.5%).
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PUBLIC CONFIDENCE: COMPLAINTS & USER SATISFACTION 
YOUR POLICE - PUBLIC CONFIDENCE DATA 
Recent community feedback highlights a range of public safety concerns shared by members
of Renfrewshire’s communities including concern relating to acquisitive crime, violence against
women and girls, child protection concerns, and hate crime. However, the most common 
issues highlighted by members of the community continue to be antisocial behaviour and 
disorder, road safety and road crime, and drug supply and misuse. 
Community feedback consistently shows a strong preference for more localised and visible
policing. Residents regularly highlight the importance of having officers actively present in their
neighbourhoods, reinforcing the value of this engagement.
COMPLAINTS
A total of 76 complaint cases and 128
allegations have been received in 
Renfrewshire in the period April to 
September 2025, with a reduction in both
categories compared to the same period in
2024. 86 allegations were ‘On Duty’, with a
further 42 relating to quality of service. 
‘Irregularity in procedure’ continues to 
feature as the most common type of 
allegation in Renfrewshire.
Proportion of respondents who: Renfrewshire Scotland
report feeling safe or fairly safe in their local area 79% 79.3%
felt well informed about local police activities taking place in
the last 12 months
10.8% 14.5%
felt that Police were doing a good job in the local area 31.7% 28.9%
had confidence in Police in their local area 42% 36.8%
reported an increase in concern about crime in the last 12
months
49.6% 53.3%
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LOCAL POLICING PRIORITY OUTCOMES – CASE STUDIES
Preventions and Interventions Engagements
In recent months, the Preventions and Interventions Team have focused on issues including
cyber-crime and online safety, increasing the awareness of young people of various
cyber-threats and how to stay safe from these. Preventions work has also centred on the
‘Darker Nights’ campaign, with engagement with various retailers to increase property security
in the lead up to the festive period. Crime prevention leaflet drops also took place, focusing on
areas which analysis identified experience a heightened risk of being targeted during the winter
period. In partnership with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, the Preventions Team also
delivered several inputs to school pupils throughout Renfrewshire in the lead up to Bonfire
Night, to raise awareness of risks and encourage safety-conscious and responsible behaviour
during this period.
Young People in Contact with the Law
In response to identified issues of violence and weapons offences involving young people,
action plans were implemented in identified hotspot areas. These included measures such as
increased patrols, use of Stop and Search legislation where appropriate, engaging with young
people and retail workers in affected areas. These action plans have resulted in a decrease in
crimes of violence involving young people, alongside an increase in weapon recoveries. The
issue continues to be monitored with a partnership approach involving several stakeholder
agencies.
Proactive Focus on Drug Distribution and Supply
Police executed a warrant at a property in Camphill Court, Paisley on 21 October 2025,
recovering a significant quantity of cannabis valued at up to one hundred thousand pounds.
Two individuals were arrested and charged, with a report submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
This was a meaningful disruption to local drug activity which reflects the Division’s ongoing
support of the national Serious Organised Crime Strategy, and commitment to reducing drug
harms within Renfrewshire.
FORTHCOMING INITIATIVES
Road Safety and Road Crime Initiatives
In the forthcoming months, Police in Renfrewshire will support the Road Policing Unit in the
delivery of several campaigns, including the Festive Drink Drug Drive Campaign which runs
from 1 December to 18 January, as well as the Commercial Vehicles Campaign which will run
from January into February.
Town Centre Initiative
Officers are providing extra patrols within Paisley Town Centre with dedicated resources ring
fenced in response to violence identified in youths within this area. We are working alongside
our partners within the Local Authority and British Transport Police.
12 Days of Christmas Action Plan
Officers from Renfrewshire Division will take part in working with partners as part of an
interoperability plan to deter crime, be visible and keep people safe this Christmas. The
itinerary will consist of days of action tackling local and National priorities. Police will regularly
update on our planned activity via social media platforms and offer safety advice for those who
intend on visiting our towns.
Braehead Action Plan
In collaboration with our partners at Braehead and our Retail Crime Task Force we will deploy
within the shopping centre and its environs to ensure we are visible during the expected uplift in
footfall.
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Scrutiny Report
2025-26 Q3
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202605/01/26 © Scottish Fire & Rescue ServiceReport generated on
About the statistics within this report
The activity totals and other statistics quoted within this report are published in the interests of
transparency and openness. They are provisional in nature and subject to change as a result of ongoing
quality assurance and review. Because all statistics quoted are provisional there may be a difference in
the period totals quoted in our reports after local publication which result from revisions or additions to the
data in our systems. The Scottish Government publishes official statistics each year which allow for
comparisons to be made over longer periods of time.
Summary
Trends
Accidental Dwelling Fires (ADFs)
Accidental Dwelling Fire Casualties
Non-Fire Casualties
Deliberate Fires
Non-Domestic Fires
Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals (UFAS)
Road Traffic Collisions (RTCs)
Home Fire Safety Visits (HFSVs)
Fire Safety Enforcement
Community Safety & Engagement
Glossary of Terms
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Contents
Scrutiny Report
2025-26 Q3
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2025-26 Q31. Summary
79
Fires
78 162
False Alarms
358
16 1 0
Fire Fatalities
6 0
67
UFAS
The overall incident activity for Q3 shows a balanced operational demand across fires, non fire incidents, and false alarms. 
It is encouraging to note zero fire fatalities and zero non-fire fatalities, demonstrating the continued effectiveness of           
prevention and response strategies. 
The number of people rescued and those receiving treatment remains low, reflecting strong operational performance and 
early intervention. 
Home Fire Safety Visits and Fire Safety Audits continue to support community safety and risk reduction.
202605/01/26 © Scottish Fire & Rescue ServiceReport generated on
Non-Fire Incidents
People Rescued by
Firefighters
People Receiving
First Aid or Hospital
Treatment (Non-Fire)
People Receiving
First Aid or Hospital
Treatment (Fires)
Non-Fire Fatalities
Top 10 Incident Types
False Alarm
(UFAS)
False Alarm
(Due to
Apparatus)
Fire
(Outdoor)
Incomplete
(Incomplete)
Inter-Agency False Alarm
(Good Intent)
Fire (Building) Flooding /
Water
Rescue
Other
Non-Fire
Vehicle
(Non-fire)
67
64
50
39
31
25 24
15 13
10
Fire Safety AuditsHome Fire Safety Visits
Total Incidents
(Incl. Incompletes)
33125
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2. Trends Previous 16 quarters (4 years)
202605/01/26 © Scottish Fire & Rescue ServiceReport generated on
Accidental Dwelling Fires
2021-22
Q4
2022-23
Q1
2022-23
Q2
2022-23
Q3
2022-23
Q4
2023-24
Q1
2023-24
Q2
2023-24
Q3
2023-24
Q4
2024-25
Q1
2024-25
Q2
2024-25
Q3
2024-25
Q4
2025-26
Q1
2025-26
Q2
2025-26
Q3
32
16
47
1524
3841
32
28
3235 36 36 36
23
32
Deliberate Fires
2021-22
Q4
2022-23
Q1
2022-23
Q2
2022-23
Q3
2022-23
Q4
2023-24
Q1
2023-24
Q2
2023-24
Q3
2023-24
Q4
2024-25
Q1
2024-25
Q2
2024-25
Q3
2024-25
Q4
2025-26
Q1
2025-26
Q2
2025-26
Q3
131 46
218 200
82
163
9686
135
98 117136
107 85
138 123
Non-Domestic Fires
2021-22
Q4
2022-23
Q1
2022-23
Q2
2022-23
Q3
2022-23
Q4
2023-24
Q1
2023-24
Q2
2023-24
Q3
2023-24
Q4
2024-25
Q1
2024-25
Q2
2024-25
Q3
2024-25
Q4
2025-26
Q1
2025-26
Q2
2025-26
Q3
11 7
20
38
14
8
17
8
9
11
11
10 910
13
Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals
2021-22
Q4
2022-23
Q1
2022-23
Q2
2022-23
Q3
2022-23
Q4
2023-24
Q1
2023-24
Q2
2023-24
Q3
2023-24
Q4
2024-25
Q1
2024-25
Q2
2024-25
Q3
2024-25
Q4
2025-26
Q1
2025-26
Q2
2025-26
Q3
262
67
318
100
228 110123118
95
245
108
284
102
95
268
112
Road Traffic Collisions
2021-22
Q4
2022-23
Q1
2022-23
Q2
2022-23
Q3
2022-23
Q4
2023-24
Q1
2023-24
Q2
2023-24
Q3
2023-24
Q4
2024-25
Q1
2024-25
Q2
2024-25
Q3
2024-25
Q4
2025-26
Q1
2025-26
Q2
2025-26
Q3
20
14
26
10 14
23
25
16
20
22
18
21 1718 1818
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2. Trends
202605/01/26 © Scottish Fire & Rescue ServiceReport generated on
Previous 16 quarters (4 years)
Accidental Dwelling Fire Casualties
2021-22
Q4
2022-23
Q1
2022-23
Q2
2022-23
Q3
2022-23
Q4
2023-24
Q1
2023-24
Q2
2023-24
Q3
2023-24
Q4
2024-25
Q1
2024-25
Q2
2024-25
Q3
2024-25
Q4
2025-26
Q1
2025-26
Q2
2025-26
Q3
3
1
9
1
2
7
3
4
55
2
33
5
2 2
Non-Fire Casualties
2021-22
Q4
2022-23
Q1
2022-23
Q2
2022-23
Q3
2022-23
Q4
2023-24
Q1
2023-24
Q2
2023-24
Q3
2023-24
Q4
2024-25
Q1
2024-25
Q2
2024-25
Q3
2024-25
Q4
2025-26
Q1
2025-26
Q2
2025-26
Q3
15
6
26
5
25
22
15
1920
21
24
21 20
11
21
24
Road Traffic Collision Casualties
2021-22
Q4
2022-23
Q1
2022-23
Q2
2022-23
Q3
2022-23
Q4
2023-24
Q1
2023-24
Q2
2023-24
Q3
2023-24
Q4
2024-25
Q1
2024-25
Q2
2024-25
Q3
2024-25
Q4
2025-26
Q1
2025-26
Q2
2025-26
Q3
10
3
16
3
5
15
13 14
8
15
99
10
14 13
5
Home Fire Safety Visits
2021-22
Q4
2022-23
Q1
2022-23
Q2
2022-23
Q3
2022-23
Q4
2023-24
Q1
2023-24
Q2
2023-24
Q3
2023-24
Q4
2024-25
Q1
2024-25
Q2
2024-25
Q3
2024-25
Q4
2025-26
Q1
2025-26
Q2
2025-26
Q3
304
125
332
130
290
260280 185
321
287
308300 295 275
181
284
Fire Safety Audits
2021-22
Q4
2022-23
Q1
2022-23
Q2
2022-23
Q3
2022-23
Q4
2023-24
Q1
2023-24
Q2
2023-24
Q3
2023-24
Q4
2024-25
Q1
2024-25
Q2
2024-25
Q3
2024-25
Q4
2025-26
Q1
2025-26
Q2
2025-26
Q3
13 33
90
38 46
66 66
44
47
74
59
40
70
62
42 50
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Accidental Dwelling Fires
in this period
Extent of Damage Incidents

Not applicable 9
Limited to item 1st ignited 3
Limited to room of origin 3
Limited to floor of origin (not whole
building)
1
Source of Ignition (Top 10)
Cooking appliance Heating equipment Other domestic style appliance Smoking Related
13
1 1 1
Trend by Quarter (4 years)
20
30
40
50
16
Incidents by Ward
Johnstone South & Elderslie
Paisley Southwest
Erskine & Inchinnan
Houston, Crosslee & Linwood
Bishopton, Bridge of Weir & Langbank
Paisley East & Central
Paisley Northeast & Ralston
Paisley Northwest
Paisley Southeast
Renfrew South & Gallowhill
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2025-26 Q33. Accidental Dwelling Fires
Accidental Dwelling Fires remain low at 16 incidents this quarter, continuing the positive downward trend seen over recent
years. 
The majority of fires were contained to the item or room of origin, highlighting effective early detection and prompt              
intervention. 
Cooking appliances remain the primary ignition source, reinforcing the importance of ongoing kitchen safety messaging. 
Ward distribution shows no significant clustering, indicating risk is well managed across the area.
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4. Accidental Dwelling Fire Casualties
Non-Fatal
Casualties
Fatal
Casualties
Nature of Injury/Cause of
Death
Casualties

Overcome by gas, smoke or toxic
fumes; asphyxiation
1
Casualties remain very low, with only one non-fatal casualty recorded and no fatalities. 
This reflects the continued success of prevention work, early intervention, and community education. 
The limited extent of harm demonstrates that incidents are being quickly identified and controlled, reducing the likelihood 
of serious injury. 
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Casualties by Ward
Paisley Southwest 1
Trend by Quarter (4 years)
0
5
10
People
Rescued by
Firefighters
Extent of Harm
(Non-Fatal)
First Aid Given
at Scene
Hospital Slight
Injuries
Hospital Serious
Injuries
2025-26 Q3
1 0 0
1 0 0
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5. Non-Fire Casualties
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Non fire casualties remain modest at six, with injuries generally minor in nature. 
The spread across wards suggests no specific hotspot, and the high number of rescues (16) highlights the Service’s         
continued commitment to protecting life across a wide range of incident types. 
The absence of serious injuries is a positive indicator of effective operational response.
Casualties by Ward
Johnstone North, Kilbarchan, How…
Bishopton, Bridge of Weir & Langb…
Erskine & Inchinnan
Paisley Southwest
Renfrew South & Gallowhill
2
1
1
1
1
Trend by Quarter (4 years)
10
20
30
Non-Fatal
Casualties
Fatal
Casualties
People
Rescued by
Firefighters
Extent of Harm
(Non-Fatal)
First Aid Given
at Scene
Hospital Slight
Injuries
Hospital Serious
Injuries
Nature of Injury/Cause of Death Casualties

Other 2
Back / Neck injury (spinal) 1
Bruising 1
Collapse 1
Cuts/Lacerations 1
2025-26 Q3
6 0 16
0 6 0
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6. Deliberate Fires
Property Type Incident

Refuse 28
Grassland, woodland and crops 7
Other outdoors (including land) 7
Dwelling 1
Non Residential 1
Other Residential 1
Road Vehicle 1
Deliberate fires have reduced significantly to 46 incidents, representing one of the lowest quarterly totals in the four year    
trend. This is a strong indicator of effective partnership working, targeted youth engagement, and seasonal prevention      
activity. 
The majority of incidents involve refuse and outdoor materials, which aligns with typical patterns and presents opportunities
for continued collaboration with local partners on environmental improvements.
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Incidents by Ward
Houston, Crosslee & Linwood
Johnstone South & Elderslie
Paisley East & Central
Johnstone North, Kilbarchan, Howwood & …
Paisley Northeast & Ralston
Paisley Southeast
Paisley Southwest
Paisley Northwest
Erskine & Inchinnan
Bishopton, Bridge of Weir & Langbank
Renfrew North & Braehead
Renfrew South & Gallowhill
8
7
6
5
4
4
4
3
2
1
1
1
Trend by Quarter (4 years)
0
100
200
46
Deliberate Fires
in this period
2025-26 Q3
Hour of Day
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
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7. Non-Domestic Fires
Non Domestic Fires remain very low at 7 incidents, continuing a stable long-term trend. 
The majority of incidents were minor, with most limited to the item first ignited or the room of origin. This reflects strong        
compliance with fire safety standards and the positive impact of ongoing fire safety enforcement and engagement with          
dutyholders.
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Non-Domestic
Fires in this
period
2025-26 Q3
Top 15 Property Types
Property Type Incidents

Retail 2
Education 1
Residential Home 1
Sheltered Housing - not self
contained
1
Student Hall of Residence 1
Transport buildings 1
5 (71.4%)
2 (28.6%)
Accidental
Deliberate
Incidents by Ward
Paisley Northeast & Ralston
Paisley Northwest
Paisley East & Central
Paisley Southwest
Renfrew South & Gallowhill
2
2
1
1
1
Extent of Damage
Not applicable Limited to item 1st ignited Limited to room of origin
4
2
1
Trend by Quarter (4 years)
0
5
10
15
20
7
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8. Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals
UFAS incidents remain low at 67, consistent with the improved levels seen since the implementation of the revised UFAS 
policy. This demonstrates the continued effectiveness of call challenge procedures and engagement with premises            
responsible persons. 
The concentration of incidents in healthcare and residential settings is expected due to the nature of these environments, 
and ongoing work with these sectors continues to yield positive results.
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Unwanted Fire Alarm
Signals in this period
2025-26 Q3
Top 15 Property Types
Property Type Incidents

Hospitals and medical care 16
Residential Home 14
Sheltered Housing - not self contained 11
Student Hall of Residence 7
Other Residential Home 5
Hotel/motel 4
Education 3
Entertainment and culture 2
Retail 2
Food and Drink 1
Industrial Manufacturing 1
Offices and call centres 1
Incidents by Ward
Paisley Northwest
Paisley East & Central
Johnstone North, Kilbarchan, Howwoo…
Houston, Crosslee & Linwood
Paisley Northeast & Ralston
Johnstone South & Elderslie
Paisley Southeast
Renfrew South & Gallowhill
Renfrew North & Braehead
Bishopton, Bridge of Weir & Langbank
Erskine & Inchinnan
18
10
7
6
6
5
5
4
3
2
1
Trend by Quarter (4 years)
100
200
300
67
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9. Road Traffic Collisions
RTC activity remains steady at 14 incidents, aligning with the longer term trend. 
Casualties remain low, with only three slight injuries and no fatalities. The number of rescues demonstrates the Service’s 
continued capability in providing critical support at complex incidents. Ward distribution shows no significant concentration,
indicating a broadly consistent risk profile across the area.
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Road Traffic
Collisions in
this period
Non-Fatal
Casualties
Fatal
Casualties
People
Rescued by
Firefighters
Extent of Harm
(Non-Fatal)
First Aid Given
at Scene
Hospital Slight
Injuries
Hospital Serious
Injuries
2025-26 Q3
Incidents by Ward
Paisley Northwest
Renfrew South & Gallowhill
Houston, Crosslee & Linwood
Bishopton, Bridge of Weir & Langbank
Johnstone North, Kilbarchan, Howwood & …
Johnstone South & Elderslie
Paisley Northeast & Ralston
Paisley Southwest
Renfrew North & Braehead
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Trend by Quarter (4 years)
10
15
20
25
30
14
3 0 1
0 3 0
Property Type Incidents

Car 12
Other 1
Van 1
Incident Type Incidents

Vehicle (Non-fire) 10
Other Non-Fire 3
Inter-Agency 1
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10. Home Fire Safety Visits
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11. Fire Safety Enforcement
Job Type Count

Audit 33
Specific Visit 3
Consultation 1
The delivery of 125 Home Fire Safety Visits this quarter reflects strong community engagement and continued prioritisation
of vulnerable individuals. 
The distribution across wards demonstrates effective targeting and partnership working, ensuring that prevention activity   
reaches those most at risk.
Audits by Ward
Paisley Northwest
Paisley East & Central
Paisley Northeast & Ralston
Renfrew South & Gallowhill
Johnstone North, Kilbarchan, Howwood & Loch…
Paisley Southwest
Johnstone South & Elderslie
Renfrew North & Braehead
13
5
4
4
3
2
1
1
2025-26 Q3
HFSVs by Ward
Renfrew North & Braehead
Johnstone North, Kilbarchan, Howwood & Loch…
Johnstone South & Elderslie
Paisley Northwest
Erskine & Inchinnan
Paisley Southwest
Houston, Crosslee & Linwood
Renfrew South & Gallowhill
Paisley Northeast & Ralston
Paisley Southeast
Paisley East & Central
Bishopton, Bridge of Weir & Langbank
17
15
15
14
13
11
9
9
8
7
6
1
Home Fire
Safety Visits
125
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12. Community Safety & Engagement
Community Safety & Engagement activity continues to play a vital role in reducing risk and supporting
positive outcomes across Renfrewshire. The ongoing delivery of targeted initiatives, partnership
programmes, and educational activities contributes significantly to the positive trends seen in deliberate
fires, accidental dwelling fires, and UFAS reductions.
Bonfire Period Success
Our Primary School Engagement Programme, primarily led by station personnel, delivered over 42
Bonfire Safety Talks, reaching 3,600 pupils across ERRI (East Renfrewshire, Renfrewshire & Inverclyde)
during this safety critical period. This proactive approach reinforced key fire safety messages and helped
reduce risk across our communities.
We received excellent feedback on the positive work carried out to support the prevention effort within
the area during this busy bonfire period. This positive response reflects the commitment and
professionalism of our teams in delivering key safety messages and engaging effectively with young
people in our communities.
Road Safety Week
Took place from 16–22 November, with this year’s theme 'Safe Vehicles Save Lives'.
As Scotland’s population continues to age, we are seeing an increase in drivers over 60 being involved
in serious road traffic collisions. In 2023, 23% of car drivers killed or seriously injured were aged over 60.
To address this, our Community Action Team (CAT), worked alongside Police Scotland and other local
partners to engage directly with older drivers to provide tailored advice aimed at keeping them safe and
confident on the road. The engagement events offered guidance on:
• Safe driving practices for older motorists
• Updates to the Highway Code and new vehicle technology
• The importance of regular eyesight and health checks
• Adapting driving habits to changing abilities
• Access to refresher courses and support services
These events were well received and gave us the chance to interact with shoppers of all ages, share
practical tips on vehicle safety, and promote wider community safety initiatives. This outreach not only
raised awareness about reducing road risk, but also strengthened our relationship with the public,
demonstrating how SFRS works beyond emergency response to keep communities safe.
Renfrewshire Food Bank
Station personnel responded to the appeal for more support for the Food Bank by using social media to
encourage donations to be dropped off at any of the local stations, making it easier and more accessible
for those wishing to donate.
Drive-Through Santa's Grotto
Renfrew Community Fire Station held a free drive-through Santa's Grotto, where children could visit the
station and receive a gift from Santa. Community events such as these help build relations and offer
the Firefighters an opportunity to bring some festive cheer and positivity to our local communities.
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13. Glossary of Terms
Term - What it means
ADF
Accidental Dwelling Fire.
HFSV
Home Fire Safety Visit.
PDIR
Post Domestic Incident Response, a term used to indicate actions taken following attendance at a fire or
other incident in the home. PDIRs include amongst things the offer of a free follow up home fire safety
visit.
RTC
Road Traffic Collision.
Special Service
Calls to incidents which are not fires or false alarms such as RTCs, rescues, flooding, incidents involving
hazardous materials or the provision of assistance to other agencies.
UFAS
Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals. When an automatic fire detection and alarm system is activated as a result
of anything other than an actual fire the activation is classed as a false alarm. If an attendance is made to
such an event by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, then the event is recorded as an UFAS incident.
UFAS Policy Change
In response to COVID, on the 6th May 2020, the SFRS decided to send 1 pump to UFAS premises that
did not have their own Predetermined attendance (PDA).
As of 1st July 2023, the COVID interim 1 pump response was ended and a new UFAS policy was
implemented.
The new policy is to call challenge all UFAS incidents with the intention of non-attendance. Hospitals, care
homes, and sleeping risk premises are all exempt and receive either 2 pumps or their premise specific
PDA.
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Design, figures and charts by the Business Intelligence team.
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