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29/10/2024 
Notice of Meeting and Agenda
Police and Fire and Rescue Scrutiny Sub-Committee 
Date Time Venue
Tuesday, 29 October 2024 15:00 Council Chambers (Renfrewshire),
Council Headquarters, Renfrewshire
House, Cotton Street, Paisley, PA1 1AN               
Membership
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 groups or parties. 
Meeting Details
The meeting will take place at 3.00pm or at the conclusion of the Communities and Housing
Policy Board whichever is the later. 
Further Information
This is a meeting which is open to members of the public. 
A copy of the agenda and reports for this meeting will be available for inspection prior to the
meeting at the Customer Service Centre, Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street, Paisley and online
at http://renfrewshire.cmis.uk.com/renfrewshire/CouncilandBoards.aspx
For further information, please email
democratic-services@renfrewshire.gov.uk 
Members of the Press and Public
Members of the press and public wishing to attend the meeting should report to the customer
service centre where they will be met and directed to the meeting.
MARK CONAGHAN
Head of Corporate Governance
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29/10/2024 
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. 
Webcasting of Meeting
This meeting will be filmed for live or subsequent broadcast via the Council’s internet site – at
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 
https://renfrewshire.public-i.tv/core/portal/home 
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29/10/2024
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. 
4 - 13 
2 Scottish Fire and Rescue Service - Performance Report
Report by Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. 
14 - 23 
3 Local Issues
Verbal update by Police Scotland and Scottish Fire and Rescue
Service. 
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Renfrewshire
Performance Summary Report
Reporting Period: 01/04/23 - 31/08/24
Total Crime
6,587
Incidents Recorded Overall Dishonesty Domestic Abuse 
Incidents
-2% -7% +10.1%
-2% +14.1% +22.2%
Road Traffic 
Casualties
-2.5%
Sexual Crime
22,249  789  1,447 904 
873 211 55 2,760
Overall Violent Crime
Missing People
396 90
Common Assault
-9.1%
Housebreaking
Disorder Complaints
Unless otherwise stated, all data provided within this report is for the period 1 April 2024 - 31 August
2024, with comparisons made against the same period in the 2023/24 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 17 September 2024.
+4.4%
-4%
+32%
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Renfrewshire
Performance Summary Report
Reporting Period: 
1 Apr 2024 to 31 Aug 2024
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 Gordon McCreadie
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 
The overall rate of violent crime in Renfrewshire per 10,000 population
remains below the national average. Recorded crimes of violence fell by
two percent on the previous year, consistent with a decrease at a nation-
al level.  Three fewer robberies and 16 fewer common assaults were
recorded compared to the previous year. The detection rate for violent
crime was 69.5%, similar to the national rate for the same period. 
211 sexual crimes were recorded in the reporting period - an increase of
14.1% on the previous year’s total of 185 crimes. The rate of sexual 
offences per 10k population was slightly higher in Renfrewshire than the
national average. Just under a quarter of sexual crimes recorded in 
Renfrewshire involved non-recent reporting. The detection rate was
51.7%, compared to the national rate of 56.5%. Around 46% of sexual
crimes were non-contact offences, with many of these being cyber-
enabled sexual crimes. 
Renfrewshire’s rate of acquisitive crimes per 10k population remains
slightly below the national population rate. A total of 1,447 crimes were
recorded, a decrease of seven percent on the previous year. This 
contrasts with a small increase (+4%) in crimes of dishonesty at the 
national level. A drop was noted in respect of almost all acquisitive crime
types, with the sole exceptions being theft by shoplifting (+8.1%) and
theft of motor vehicles (+3.8%). The detection rate for acquisitive crime
in Renfrewshire was 33.8%, comparable to the national rate of 34.3%. 
Recorded road traffic offences in Renfrewshire increased by 8.2% on the
previous year to a total of 1,388, consistent with a rise at the national
level. Overall, road injuries have increased by 22.2%, though serious
road injuries have fallen by a third. 
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 
Broadly similar to the rise noted at the national level, the number of recorded crimes and offences in 
Renfrewshire has increased by 4.4% on figures recorded in the same period in 2023/24, with a total of 6,587
crimes and offences in the reporting period. An increase has been recorded across various crime groups, 
including Group 1 (non-sexual crimes of violence), Group 2 (sexual crimes such as sexual assault and 
communicating indecently), Group 5 (crimes against society, for example bail offences, drugs offences and
weapons offences), Group 6 (antisocial offences including breach of the peace and threatening and abusive
behaviour), Group 7 (miscellaneous offences including environmental offences, wildlife offences and 
community/public order offences), and Group 8 (road traffic offences). Meanwhile, a decrease has been 
recorded in relation to and Group 3 (acquisitive crimes such as theft and fraud), and Group 4 (damage and
reckless behaviour offences, such as wilful fireraising and vandalism) crimes. 
Despite the overall rise in crime figures, Renfrewshire's rate of recorded crime per 10,000 population
(approximately 366 crimes per 10k) remains below the national average rate (382.7 per 10k). The detection rate
for all crimes and offences stands at 66.9%, above the detection rate for the same period in 2023/24 (62.3%)
and also the current national detection rate of 66.3%. 
Contrasting with the rise in recorded crime in Renfrewshire, the total number of Police incidents have fallen by
four percent on the previous year, with a total of 22,249 recorded. A substantial decrease in abandoned/silent
999 calls is the principal reason for this drop - with software updates reducing the incidence of accidental 999
calls from some devices with certain default settings. When these incidents are excluded, an increase of 1.8%
in recorded Police incidents is evident, with continued indications of a growing and evolving demand on Police
in Renfrewshire, with a rise in incidents relating to assistance to members of the public, road traffic matters and
collisions, external agency requests, concern for person incidents and reports of missing people/absconders.
We continue to work closely with partner agencies to ensure the implementation of the most appropriate and
proportionate response to identified issues.
CRIME PYTD CYTD INCIDENTS PYTD CYTD
Total Crimes & 
Offences 6,310 6,587 Total number of 
incidents 23,173 22,249
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VIOLENCE, ANTISOCIAL BEHAVIOUR AND DISORDER
Violence
The rate of violent crime in Renfrewshire in the reporting period (48.5 crimes per 10k
population) was lower than the national average (50.5 crimes per 10k). Recorded crimes of
violence fell by two percent on the previous year, to a total of 873 crimes. Over 90% of
recorded violent crimes were classed as ‘minor violence’ with the remaining 84 crimes relating
to serious violent crimes such as robbery, attempted murder and serious assault. Overall,
serious violent crimes fell by 2.3% on the previous year. In response to an increase in
incidents of disorder in Paisley Town Centre, a joint collaborative approach has been
developed, culminating in a multi-agency response. This incorporates intelligence led
briefings, high visibility and plain clothes officers providing additional attention to the area, and
engagement with partners in particular Renfrewshire Council Youth Engagement Team and
Community Wardens.
A total of 198 weapons offences were recorded in Renfrewshire in the reporting period - a rise
of 39.4% on the previous year. The detection rate for weapon-related criminality rose from
76.1% to 85.4%. Around 40% of detected weapons offences involved young offenders (aged
18 and under). Police in Renfrewshire continue to work with a range of partners to educate
youths on the risk and harm of carrying weapons and to divert young people from criminality.
Stop and search also continues to be utilised as a tactic to address weapon carrying in
Renfrewshire. 357 stop and searches were recorded in the reporting period, with the reason
for 41 of these being suspected weapons possession.
Disorder and Antisocial Behaviour (ASB)
Overall, recorded crimes of damage and reckless conduct fell by over four percent on last
year’s figures in Renfrewshire, with crimes of vandalism in particular falling by 5.7%. One
additional crime of wilful fireraising was recorded (n=56), with Renfrewshire continuing to
experience a higher rate of these crimes (3.1 crimes per 10k) than the national average (1.9
per 10k). Public-reported incidents of ASB and disorder have fallen by 2.5%, with 2,760
incidents recorded. Police in Renfrewshire continue engage in a multi-agency response to the
issue of ASB to drive forward the positive proactive work already conducted via the
Partnership Hub, ensuring suitable plans are in place to mitigate risk for the communities of
Renfrewshire.
Hate Crime
During the reporting period, 183 hate crimes were recorded in Renfrewshire, following the
introduction of Scotland’s new Hate Crime and Public Order Act, which ensures equal
protection for all social groups as well as making it easier to identify hate crimes. The Act also
added Age and Variations in Sex Characteristics as protected characteristics. In addition to
the impact of the new legislation, changes in methodology and counting rules arising from the
introduction of new recording systems make comparisons with previous years challenging.
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Sexual Crime
211 sexual crimes have been recorded in Renfrewshire in the reporting period - an increase of 14.1% on the
previous year’s total of 185 crimes. The rate of sexual offences per 10k population was slightly
higher in Renfrewshire (11.7 crimes per 10k) compared to the national population rate (11.4
per 10k). Almost a quarter of sexual crimes recorded in Renfrewshire involved non-recent
reporting, with specific challenges associated with the investigation and detection of such crimes, due to
the passage of time and resulting loss of various forensic opportunities. The detection rate was 51.7%,
compared to the national rate of 56.5%. Approximately 46% of sexual crimes recorded in the current
year related to non-contact offences - the majority of these being cyber-enabled sexual offences (e.g.
indecent communications and possession of indecent images of children).
Missing People
In the reporting period, a total of 396 missing person reports were recorded, an increase of 32% on the
same period in 2023. A significant contributory factor for this increase is the National Missing Persons Unit’s
implementation of national business rules relating to how these incidents are recorded and when forms must
be raised, which have helped establish an accurate reflection of the number of missing people and the
resulting demand of these incidents on frontline officers. Young people continue to feature in a majority
(82%) of reports. Care experienced young people, in particular, featured in over half of all missing person
incidents. A relatively small number of individuals continue to account for a large percentage of the overall
number of missing person incidents, with the top ten repeat missing people collectively being reported
missing times in the reporting period (equating to nearly 40% of all missing person incidents). Missing people
in Renfrewshire, on average, were traced within 18 hours. We continue to engage with appropriate partners
to safeguard and reduce threat risk and harm to our most vulnerable people, especially when they go miss-
ing.
Domestic Abuse
Victims of domestic abuse remain one of our top priorities. While research strongly suggests that domestic
abuse continues to be significantly under-reported, Police in Renfrewshire remain committed to delivering a
professional, sensitive and consistent service to all victims of Domestic Abuse, in addition to continually
striving to improve the service provided to victims. Domestic abuse incidents in Renfrewshire increased by
10.1% on the previous year, to a total of 904. Caution should be exercised in comparing the number of
domestic abuse which involved crimes being recorded, and the detection rate, due to a change in
methodology and counting rules in the current reporting year arising from the introduction of new recording
systems. With these caveats in mind, 45.6% of all recorded incidents resulted in a crime being recorded,
with domestic abuse crimes also increasing by 10.6% to a total of 593. The detection rate for domestic
crimes increased on last year’s position of 53.7% to 65.9% in the reporting period. MATAC (Multi-Agency
Tasking and Coordination) and MARAC (Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conferences) processes continue
to play pivotal roles in safeguarding victims of domestic abuse, ensuring the provision of tailored support, a
cohesive partnership response, comprehensive evaluation of risks faced by domestic abuse victims, and the
accountability of all case stakeholders. There were 11 MATAC and 181 MARAC referrals in Renfrewshire in
the reporting period.
Drug Related Deaths
11 suspected and three confirmed drug-related deaths occurred in Renfrewshire in the reporting period.
The majority of the deceased were aged mid-forties to mid-fifties, with males disproportionately featuring.
While few toxicology results are available at the current time, for the limited number available, cocaine and
heroin continue to be identified. Officers have been undertaking proactive initiatives and days of
intensification as well as working with the Renfrewshire Alcohol and Drug Partnership (ADP), together
aiming to provide support and signposting to reduce drug-related harm locally.
PROTECTING VULNERABLE PEOPLE
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ACQUISITIVE CRIME
Renfrewshire’s rate of acquisitive crimes per 10k population remains slightly below the national
population rate. A total of 1,447 crimes were recorded, a decrease of seven percent on the
previous year. This contrasts with a small increase (+4%) in crimes of dishonesty at the
national level. A drop was noted in respect of almost all acquisitive crime types in
Renfrewshire, with the sole exceptions being theft by shoplifting (+8.1%) and theft of motor
vehicles (+3.8%). The detection rate for acquisitive crime in Renfrewshire was 33.8%,
comparable to the national rate (34.3%).
Nine fewer crimes of housebreaking have been recorded compared to the same period in 2023
- a reduction of approximately nine percent. Additionally, the rate of housebreaking crime in
Renfrewshire (five crimes per 10k population) remains lower than the national average (5.7
crimes per 10k).
Crimes of shoplifting accounted for a higher proportion of crimes of dishonesty than any other
crime type, with shoplifting accounting for 36% of all recorded acquisitive crime. Crimes of
shoplifting have also increased significantly at a national level (+19.5%). Around 30% of stolen
items in shoplifting crimes in Renfrewshire were alcoholic beverages, making this the most
commonly featured property in this type of crime. An action plan has been implemented for
Braehead Shopping Centre - a hotspot for shoplifting crime - which targets known groups of
shoplifters. Other Problem Solving work continues with partners, including Retailers Against
Crime (RAC). This is supported by additional high visibility focused patrols within Paisley Town
Centre, as well as theft Prevention advice to security staff and target hardening guidance to
retailers.
Although there was a small increase in motor vehicle thefts (two additional crimes compared to
the previous year), Continued crime prevention advice has contributed to an overall decrease
in acquisitive motor vehicle crime in Renfrewshire (-24%), with a reduction in attempted thefts
of motor vehicles and theft of motor vehicle contents.
CYBER & DIGITAL CRIME
Cyber-enabled crime continues to impact on the communities of Renfrewshire. Crimes of
dishonesty continue to constitute the largest proportion of any crime group in relation to
cybercrime, with over 56% of cybercrimes belonging to this category. We continue to raise
awareness of online frauds through our many local collaborations and nationally with Cyber
Scotland Partnership and the financial industry.
Around 12% of recorded cybercrimes related to sexual offences - another key priority issue
that Police in Renfrewshire continue to tackle with support from specialist national units. These
crimes include sexual online communications with children, and possession of indecent images
of children (IIOC). We engage nationally with partners to raise preventative awareness of
online child sexual abuse and exploitation, partners include CEOP, Childline, Barnardo’s, UK
Safer Internet Centre, Lucy Faithful Foundation Scotland and the Internet Watch Foundation.
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ROAD SAFETY AND ROAD CRIME
Road Traffic Casualties 2023/24 2024/25
Number of persons killed on our roads 0 1
Number of persons seriously injured 21 14
Number of persons slightly injured 24 40
Number of children seriously injured 4 1
Road Traffic Data from 01/04/2024 to 31/08/2024
Overall, 55 road casualties occurred in Renfrewshire in the reporting period - an increase on
ten compared to the previous reporting year. This is principally due to an increase in slight road
injuries, which rose from 24 to 40 year-on-year. Meanwhile, serious road injuries fell from 21 to
14. Serious road injuries involving children fell from four last year, to one in the current year.
One road death occurred in the reporting period, compared to none in the same period last
year.
Meanwhile, recorded road traffic offences in Renfrewshire increased by 8.2% on the previous
year to a total of 1,388 - consistent with a similar percentage rise at the national level. An
increase has been noted in respect of the majority of road traffic offences, including seat belt
offences, dangerous driving, drink and drug driving, vehicle defect offences, accident offences
and careless driving. The detection rate for road traffic offences in the reporting period was
85.8%, consistent to the rate of the previous year.
The dedicated Road Policing Unit of Police Scotland’s Operational Support Division have
assisted Police in Renfrewshire in various road safety and road crime campaigns during the
reporting period, including Child Safety Week and the National Seatbelt Campaign in June, the
Summer Drink Drug Drive Campaign and National Mobile Phone Campaign in July, and the
Motorcycle Safety Campaign and Child Safety - Return to School Campaign, both in August.
The West Safety Camera Unit (SCU) of Safety Cameras Scotland continues to offer support to
Renfrewshire Police across nine locations within the local authority area. These locations are
selected using a rigorous assessment of injury collision volumes, severity and causation.
Officers will continue to coordinate and map our activity with RPU, partners and our
communities.
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PUBLIC CONFIDENCE: COMPLAINTS & USER SATISFACTION
From 01/04/2024 - 30/062024 
COMPLAINTS
A total of 63 complaint cases and 115 allegations have been received in Renfrewshire in the
period April 2024 to June 2024. Total complaint cases have fallen by nearly 40% compared to
the previous year, while the number of allegations have decreased by over 26%. 47 allegations
were ‘On Duty’ with a further 17 relating to quality of service. The largest proportion of 
allegations related to irregularity in procedure. 
YOUR POLICE
86.4% of respondents to the ‘Your Police’ survey reported that they felt very or fairly safe in
their local area, while 39.9% of those who completed the survey stated that their concern about
crime had increased in the last 12 months. 56% agreed, or strongly agreed that they had confi-
dence in the police in their local area, while 47% of respondents felt that Police were doing a
good job in the local area. In Renfrewshire, the proportion of positive responses were either in
line with, or exceeded comparable national figures for the reporting period. 
Analysis of recent public feedback to the ‘Your Police’ survey highlights key concerns, including
antisocial behaviour, particularly by youths, drug use and dealing, and road safety issues like
speeding and dangerous driving. Residents also noted concerns about poor lighting, vandalism,
and expressed a desire for more visible police presence in some areas. 
The review of public survey results, and identification of common themes, culminated in the 
development of a repository of preliminary action plans developed to align with both local and
national strategies. This repository will support officers in implementing meaningful and efficient
prevention and problem-solving initiatives, in addition to facilitating a 'You Said We Did' 
approach, allowing local officers in Renfrewshire to address survey findings effectively. 
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LOCAL POLICING PRIORITY OUTCOMES – CASE STUDIES
Financial Harm
Financial Harm forms a consistent part of the Preventions Team’s community engagements.
The team have delivered numerous prevention sessions to community groups across
Renfrewshire including Erskine, Ralston, Gallowhill and Paisley West End. They have also
facilitated information stalls at local supermarkets and banks. They are a regular attender at
community groups facilitated by Roar, widening the “Shut out Scammers” message.
Focus on Trades Vehicles
The Preventions team joined up with colleagues in our Road Policing Department and Trading
Standards for a day of action in Murray Street, Paisley conducting stop checks on trades
vehicles. They raised awareness of consumer laws and offering information and advice that
promotes fair trading practices. Six conditional offers of fixed penalty notices were issued, and
an arrest was made for no licence, no insurance and an outstanding warrant, and two further
individuals were charged.
Youth Disorder in Johnstone
In response to increased youth disorder in Johnstone, local LPST officers collaborated with
community wardens, youth workers, and schools to identify those involved and take appropriate
action. Many youths indicated they had nowhere else to go, prompting officers to direct them to
a local youth club and introduce a monthly football event in partnership with Thorn Football
Club. The events have drawn many young people, offering a positive alternative to anti-social
behaviour. On non-football nights, officers visit the youth club to discuss issues like vandalism
and alcohol misuse, leading to improved attitudes and behaviour. This initiative has
strengthened relationships with local youths, reducing disorder. Early results are promising, and
plans are underway to expand the program to other areas.
Hate Crime
The Preventions Team were invited to West Primary to speak with pupils in P5, 6 & 7 about
respect, hate crime, and safety in the community. Senior pupils at Trinity High School in
Renfrew were spoken to about misogyny and the “Don’t Be That Guy” campaign. The team
continue to engage at community gatherings with our partner organisation, ‘I Am Me’.
Mental Health
In May, the Preventions Team supported Wellbeing in the Park with Renfrewshire Anti-Stigma
Alliance (RASA), as part of Mental Health Awareness Week. This event was to support that
physical exercise is proven to improve Mental Health, quality of life and wellbeing. Information
sharing with HSCP leads on the attendance at a suicide is being shared quicker which helps
inform future suicide prevention work.
Home and Vehicle Security
Two pop-up events were supported by Morrisons, Falside Road and Johnstone, during which
the Preventions Team engaged with members of the public in relation to home and vehicle
security. They continued this messaging with a further event held at Braehead Shopping
Centre.
FORTHCOMING INITIATIVES
Prevention Inputs
The Preventions Team will be offering Renfrewshire High Schools the opportunity for sextortion
inputs for senior pupils. Our Darker Nights Campaign will see community engagement and
leaflet drops within areas of higher home and vehicle crime. The team will be co-presenting
with colleagues in the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service for upcoming bonfire night, raising
safety awareness and educating young people about dangers associated with this event.
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Renfrewshire Performance Report
1st July to 30th September 2024
Q2 saw an increase of
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Renfrewshire Performance Report
Table of Contents
Local Fire and Rescue Service Plan Priorities 3
Renfrewshire 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
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0 0 0 3 1 3
2 0 0 10 0 3
2 2 4 13 2 9
1 0 1 15 1 8
1 0 0 6 2 19
0 0 0 8 0 2
2 0 3 24 4 31
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-24% -27% 18% -7% 6% -20%
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Year on Year Change
3 Year Average Change
Bishopton, Bridge of Weir and Langbank
Erskine and Inchinnan
Houston, Crosslee and Linwood
Johnstone North, Kilbarchan, Howwood, Lochwinnoch
Johnstone South and Elderslie
Total Incidents
Renfrew North and Braehead
Renfrew South and Gallowhill
Paisley East and Central
Paisley Northeast and Ralston
Paisley Northwest
Paisley Southeast
Paisley Southwest
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
The Local Fire and Rescue Service Plan has been developed to set out the priorities and objectives within Renfrewshireand
allows our local authority partners to scrutinise the performance outcomes of these priorities. We will continue to work
closely with our partners in Renfrewshireto ensure we are all “Working Together for a Safer Scotland” through targeting
risks to our communities at a local level.
The plan has been developed to complement key partnership activity embedded across Renfrewshire Community Plan and
associated Delivery and Thematic plans. Through partnership working we will seek to deliver continuous improvement in our
performance and effective service delivery in our area of operations.
The Local Fire and Rescue Plan for Renfrewshire identified six areas for demand reduction and is subject to regular
monitoring and reporting through the Police / Fire and Rescue Committee. A summary of the priorities and current activity is
detailed below with further detail and analysis contained within this performance report.
About the statistics within this report 
The activity totals and other statistics quoted within this report are published in the interests of transparency and
openness. They are provisional in nature and subject to change as a result of ongoing quality assurance and review.
Because all statistics quoted are provisional there may be a difference in the period totals quoted in our reports after
local publication which result from revisions or additions to the data in our systems. The Scottish Government publishes
official statistics each year which allow for comparisons to be made over longer periods of time.
Activity levels have reducedby more than 5%
Activity levels have reduced byup to 5%
Activity levels have increased overall
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Renfrewshire Operational Trends
Total Incidents All Fires All Special Services All False Alarms
27%
16%
56%
28%
21%
51%
All Fires All Special Services All False Alarms
Annual Average
3 Year Average
19.43%
18.47%
10.19%
9.08%
8.60%
6.05%
3.34%
3.34%
3.18%
2.71%
2.55%
2.39%
2.07%
1.59%
1.43%
False Alarm (UFAS)
False Alarm (Dwelling)
False Alarm (Good Intent)
Outdoor Fire
Refuse Fire
Special Service - Effecting…
Vehicle Fire
Special Service - No action (not…
Dwelling Fire
Special Service - Flooding
False Alarm (Malicious)
Special Service - RTC
Other Building Fire
Other Primary Fire
Special Service - Assist other…
Top 15 Incidents Types by %
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Tue
Wed
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Sun
Kilbarchan, Howwood,
Bishopton, Bridge of
176
fires
primary &
secondary
special
services
133
false
alarms
319 -7%
totalnumber of
incidents
628
-5%
-15%
fire & non-fire
casualties
29 107% economiccost of
ufas incidents
£240,340
Activityby Time of Day
16%
Incidents by Classification
*data above is year on year change
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-53% -24%
5
Main Source of Ignition
Year on
Year
3 Year
Average
91%
Detection
Actuated
Automatic Detection & Actuation
Domestic Safety - Accidental Dwelling Fires Domesti
Detection
Present
73%
Calls Made via Linked
Alarms
93%
7
2 2 2 1
Cooking appliance Not known Electricity supply Smoking Related Matches and
candles
Main Source of Ignition
36
43 41
32
15
2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 2024/25
33% 13%
47% 7%
No FirefightingAction Direct Firefighting
NoHeat/Smoke Damage No FireDamage
Alcohol/Drug
Impairment
7%
Distraction
40%
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06
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0%
Erskine and
Inchinnan
0% 13%
Houston, Crosslee
and Linwood
Johnstone North,
Kilbarchan, Howwood,
Lochwinnoch
Johnstone South and
Elderslie
Paisley East
and Central
Paisley Northeast
and Ralston Paisley Northwest
13% 7% 7%
13% 20%0%
Paisley
Southeast
0% 13%
Paisley
Southwest
Renfrew North
and Braehead
Bishopton, Bridge of
Weir and Langbank
PerformanceSummary
AccidentalDwelling Fires by Time of Day
Severity of AccidentalDwelling Fires
Human Factors
AccidentalDwelling Fires Activity by Ward (% share)
Accidental Dwelling Fires showsa 53% reduction (17 Incidents)from Q2 2023/24and a reduction of58% (21 incidents) from
last quarter.  Cooking remains the most common source of ignition within Renfrewshire accounting for 7 of the accidental
dwelling fires.  33% (5) of the incidents required no firefighting action, 40% (6) were due to distraction and 7% (1) of
incidents wereattributedto alcohol/drug impairment.  11 of the 15 incidents had detection installed and 91% (10) of them
operated and raised the alarm.
Our operational crews and Community Action Team continueto carry out Home Fire Safety Visits during this quarter and fit
detectors where required.
Renfrew South
and Gallowhill
13%
Accidental DwellingFires
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-33% -27%
6
Year on
Year
3 Year
Average
Domestic Safety - Accidental Dwelling Fire Casualties
Overcome by
gas, smoke or
toxic fumes;
asphyxiation
Burns - slight
50%
50%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0
1 1
0 00 0 0 0 0
0 - 9 10 - 19 20 - 49 50 - 79 80+
Male
100%
Female
0%
1
5
4
3
2
2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 2024/25
Accidental Dwelling Fires Casualties
0% 0%
Paisley Southwest Renfrew North and
Bishopton, Bridge of
Weir and Langbank
0%
Erskine and
Inchinnan
0% 0%
Houston, Crosslee
and Linwood
Johnstone North,
Kilbarchan, Howwood,
Lochwinnoch
Johnstone South
and Elderslie
Paisley East
and Central
Paisley
Northeast and
Ralston
Paisley
Northwest
100% 0% 0%
0% 0%0%
Paisley
Southeast
Unintentional Injury and
01 0203
04
05
06
07
08
09
101112131415
16
17
18
19
20
21
2223 00
First Aidat Scene
Hospital -Serious Injuries
Hospital -Slight Injuries
0%
0% 100%
Fatality
0%
Performance Summary Fire Casualties by Time of Day
Nature of Injury
Extent of Harm
Age / Gender Profile
Accidental Dwelling Fire Casualties by Ward (% share)
A decrease of 33% (1) dwelling fire casualties from Q2 23/24 and a decrease of 60% (3 incidents) from last quarter. 2
casualties recieved first aid at the scene of the incident, 1 for slght burns and the other for slight smoke inhalation.
Renfrew South
and Gallowhill
0%
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188% 18%
7
Year on
Year
3 Year
Average
Unintentional Injury and Harm
Fracture
Other physical
Chest /
Abdominal injury
Chest pain /
Heart
Cuts/Laceratio
ns
Back / Neck injury
(spinal) 35%
17%
9%
9%
9%
9%
0 0
4
6
00 0
7 6
0
0 - 9 10 - 19 20 - 49 50 - 79 80+
Male43%
Female
57%
Bishopton, Bridge of
Weir and Langbank
Erskine and
Inchinnan
0% 0%
Houston, Crosslee
and Linwood
Johnstone North,
Kilbarchan, Howwood,
Lochwinnoch
Johnstone South and
Elderslie
Paisley
Northwest
17% 4% 0%
13% 4%0%
9%
Paisley
Northeast and
Ralston
Paisley East
and Central
Paisley
Southeast
9% 4%
Paisley
Southwest
Renfrew North and
Braehead
Road Traffic
Collision
Water
Rescue
Assisting Other
Agencies
65% 0%22%
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05
06
07
08
09
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16
17
18
19
20
21
2223 00
First Aid at Scene
Hospital -Serious
Hospital -Slight Injuries
9%
61% 17%
Fatality
13%
22
13
34
8
23
2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 2024/25
Deliberate
Bishopton, Bridge of Weir
Performance Summary Non-Fire Casualties by Time of Day
Nature of Injury
Extent of Harm
Non-FireEmergency Activity
Age / Gender Profile
Non-FireCasualties by Ward (% share)
Non-fire casualties show anincrease of 188% year on year from 8to 23, but a reduction of 15% (4 incidents).  Of the 23
casualties 15 were as a result of Road Traffic Collisions (65%).  Incidents involving Assisting Other Agencies accountedfor
22%(5 incidents). 3 fatalities were recorded this quarter, 1 from an RTC on the A737  and the other 2 whilst assisting other
agencies.
Our community Action team continue to deliver Road Safety Awareness to 5th and 6th year pupils who are just embarking
on their driving journey. This programme is used to talk to them about the responsibility of being at the wheel of a car,
peer pressure and the consequences if things go wrong.
Renfrew South
and Gallowhill
39%
Non-Fire Casualties
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-11% -7%
8
Year on
Year
3 Year
Average
Deliberate Fire Setting
Bishopton, Bridge of Weir
and Langbank
Erskine and
Inchinnan
2% 8%
Houston, Crosslee
and Linwood
Johnstone North,
Kilbarchan, Howwood,
Lochwinnoch
Johnstone South
and Elderslie Paisley East
and Central
Paisley
Northeast and
Ralston
Paisley
Northwest
11% 12% 5%
20% 5%7%
2%
Paisley Southeast
7% 14%
Paisley
Southwest
Renfrew North and
Braehead
121
153
136 138 123
2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 2024/25
01 0203
04
05
06
07
08
09
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16
17
18
19
20
21
22 23 00
16%
21%
18%
16%
17%
24%
84%
79%
82%
84%
83%
76%
2019/20
2020/21
2021/22
2022/23
2023/24
2024/25
Primary Secondary
17%
17%
41%
24%
Other Buildings
Dwellings
Vehicles
Other Primary
50%
50%
Refuse
Other Secondary
856
739 828 901
663 628
117 96 125 114 115 94
2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 2024/25
All Incidents Deliberate Secondary Fires
Non
Bishopton, Bridge of Weir
Kilbarchan, Howwood,
PerformanceSummary Deliberate Fires by Time of Day
Deliberate Fires by Classification
Primary Fire Ratio by Activity Type
Secondary Fire Ratio by Activity Type
Deliberate Fires Compared to Operational Activity
Deliberate Fires by Ward (% share)
Deliberate fire setting shows a decrease of 11% (15) incidents
from Q2 last year and a decrease of 10% (13 incidents) from
last quarter.  Secondary fires accounted for 76% (94) of the
incidents within this indicator.
We continue to work with partners on a regular basis to
identify any trends that can be targeted to assist with reduction
in these numbers.
8%
Renfrew South
and Gallowhill
Definitions
Primary Fires -all fires in buildings, vehicles and outdoor structures or any fire
involving casualties, rescues or fires attended by five or more appliances
Secondary Fires –fire incidents that did not occur at a primary location, was
not a chimney fire in an occupied building, did not involve casualties
(otherwise categorised as a primary incident) and was attended by four or
fewer appliances.
Deliberate Fires
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-8% 6%
9
Year on
Year
3 Year
Average
Non Domestic Fire Safety
12
10 9
13 12
2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 2024/25
Non Domestic Fires
Bishopton, Bridge of Weir
and Langbank
Erskine and
Inchinnan
8% 0%
Houston, Crosslee
and Linwood
Johnstone North,
Kilbarchan, Howwood,
Lochwinnoch
Johnstone South and
Elderslie
Paisley East
and Central
Paisley
Northeast
and Ralston
Paisley Northwest
17% 8% 17%
33% 0%0%
8%
Paisley Southeast
0% 8%
Paisley Southwest Renfrew North and
Braehead
67%
33% 0%
Accidental Deliberate Not Known
33% 50%
42% 58%
No FirefightingAction Direct Firefighting
Heat/SmokeDamage No Fire Damage
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Non Residential, Private garage
Offices and call centres,
Converted office
Offices and call centres, Purpose
built office
Industrial Manufacturing,
Engineering
Public admin, security and
safety, Fire station
Residential Home, Children's
Other Residential, Hotel/motel
Residential Home,
Retirement/Elderly
Unwanted
Kilbarchan, Howwood,
01020304
05
06
07
08
09
10111213141516
17
18
19
20
21
222300
Performance Summary Non-Domestic Fires by Time of Day
Non-Domestic Fires by Nature of Origin
Non-Domestic Fires by Ward (% share)
Severity of Non-DomesticFires
Non-Domestic Fires by Premises Type
A decrease of 8% (1 incident) for the year-on-year measure.  6 incidents required firefighting action. Where incidents
occur the severity is generally low with 58% of incidents resulting in no damage from smoke or fire. Our Fire Safety
Enforcement officers work with business owners to ensure the protection and housekeeping is of high standard which
will help to keep these figures low.
Renfrew South
and Gallowhill
0%
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3% -20%
10
Year on
Year
3 Year
Average
Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals
217
253 284
118 122
2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 2024/25
Bishopton, Bridge of Weir
and Langbank
Erskine and
Inchinnan
2% 2%
Houston, Crosslee and
Linwood
Johnstone South and
Elderslie
Paisley East
and Central
Paisley
Northeast and
Ralston
Paisley
Northwest
7% 7% 16%
25% 7%2%
9%
Johnstone North,
Kilbarchan, Howwood,
Lochwinnoch
Paisley
Southeast
0% 16%
Paisley
Southwest
Renfrew North
and Braehead
29%
20%
13%
12%
7%
Residential Home,
Nursing/Care
Hospitals and medical care,
Hospital
Other Residential, Student
Hall of Residence
Other Residential,
Hotel/motel
Other Residential, Sheltered
Housing - not self contained
19%
UFAS Percentage Against all Incidents
UFAS Percentage Against all False Alarms
38%
Human Influence and Alarm Activations
64%
0.0
1.0
2.0
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04
05
06
07
08
09
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16
17
18
19
20
21
2223 00
Performance Summary
Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals
Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals by Ward (% share)
UnwantedFire Alarm Signals by Time of Day
Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals- Top 5 Premises
Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals Activity Ratios
Average Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals per Day
Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals (UFAS) show a 3% (4incidents) increase year on year. The highest demand came from
Residential Care Homes  which accounted for 29% (35 Incidents) of all activity within this metric.
64% (78 incidents) were found to be as a result of human interactions i.e. not isolating the system before testing,
cooking, smoking etc.
We continue to engage with duty holders at the incidents we attend to try and reduce this number further.
Renfrew South and
Gallowhill
7%
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