Agenda Document Pack - Police and Fire and Rescue Scrutiny Sub-Committee - 28/10/2025
Renfrewshire Council · 28 October 2025
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20/10/2025 Notice of Meeting and Agenda Police and Fire and Rescue Scrutiny Sub-Committee Date Time Venue Tuesday, 28 October 2025 15:00 Council Chambers (Renfrewshire), Council Headquarters, Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street, Paisley, PA1 1AN Membership Councillor McGurk (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 3.00pm 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 MARK CONAGHAN Head of Corporate Governance Page 1 of 29
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20/10/2025 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. 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 Page 2 of 29
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20/10/2025 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 Spotlight - Theft by Shopliftings Presentation by Retail Crime Task Group. 2 Police Scotland - Performance Report Report by Police Scotland. 4 - 13 3 Scottish Fire and Rescue Service - Performance Report Report by Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. 14 - 29 4 Local Issues Page 3 of 29
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OFFICIAL OFFICIAL Renfrewshire Performance Summary Report Reporting Period: 01/04/25 - 31/08/25 Total Crime 7,553 Incidents Recorded Overall Dishonesty Domestic Abuse Incidents +5.6% +18% +3.7% +3.7% -13.3% -28.2% Road Traffic Casualties +2.1% Sexual Crime 21,478 828 1,679 930 899 182 51 2,827 Overall Violent Crime Missing People 370 79 Common Assault -13.2% Housebreaking Disorder Complaints Unless otherwise stated, all data provided within this report is for the period 1 April 2025 - 31 August 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 10 September 2025. +17.8% -4% -6.8% Item 2 Page 4 of 29
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2 OFFICIAL OFFICIAL Renfrewshire Performance Summary Report Reporting Period: 1 April 2025 to 31 August 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 Page 5 of 29
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3 OFFICIAL OFFICIAL PRIORITY EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Violent crime in Renfrewshire increased slightly, though crimes of serious violence fell by nearly –15%. A proactive focus on weapon-related criminality contributed to an increase of +26% in recorded weapons offences. Police in Renfrewshire continue to contribute to a multi-agency response to tackle the issue of knife crime and violence. Although crimes of damage and reckless behaviour have increased, there has been a significant reduction in crimes of wilful fireraising. Recorded sexual crimes fell by over -13%, with fewer contact and non-contact offences recorded. Domestic abuse incidents and crimes increased slightly on last year’s figures. Missing person reports have decreased, though care-experienced young continue to feature in the majority of cases. 15 suspected drug-related deaths, and 103 near-fatal overdoses were reported in Renfrewshire. Crimes of dishonesty rose by +18% in Renfrewshire, driven largely by a rise of over 49% in shoplifting crimes. However increases were also noted in respect of acquisitive crimes targeting motor vehicles and fraud crime. 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 slight and serious road injuries. However, road fatalities increased from one to three. Police Scotland remains committed to road safety through enforcement, education, and partnership work, including local speed checks and national campaigns. 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. Page 6 of 29
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4 OFFICIAL OFFICIAL 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 Consistent with an increase at the national level (+10.4%) the number of recorded crimes and offences in Renfrewshire rose by +17.8% on the same period in 2024/25, to a total of 7,553. This overall rise is attributable to an increase in Group 1 non-sexual crimes of violence (e.g. threats and extortion, common assault and robbery), which rose by +0.9%; Group 3 crimes of dishonesty (e.g. theft from motor vehicles, housebreaking and shoplifting), which increased by +18%; Group 4 crimes of damage and reckless behaviour (e.g. culpable and reckless conduct and vandalism) which increased by +8.5%; Group 5 crimes against society (e.g. drug possession and supply offences, possession of offensive weapons), which rose by +20.6%; Group 6 antisocial offences (e.g. breach of the peace, hate aggravated conduct) which increased by +13.8%; Group 7 miscellaneous offences (e.g. environmental offences, community and public order offences), which increased by +7.9%; and Group 8 road traffic offences (e.g. speeding, offences relating to vehicle defects, and careless driving), which increased +39.6% on the previous year. Meanwhile, Group 2 sexual offences (e.g. rape, sexual assault, indecent communications) fell by -13.3%. The detection rate for all crimes and offences stands at 69.5%, above the detection rate for the same period in 2024/25 (65.9%) and also national detection rate for the same reporting period (also 66.2%). Police Incidents 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 21,478 recorded. However, when incidents relating to abandoned/silent 999 calls (which have fallen by 42.4% on 2024/25 figures, due to the rollout of smartphone software updates to reduce the incidence of accidental 999 calls) are discounted from the year-on-year comparison, an increase of +0.5% continues to be noted in respect of the number of recorded Police incidents - with continued indications of a growing and evolving demand on Police in Renfrewshire. 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 6,394 7,553 Total number of incidents 22,366 21,478 Page 7 of 29
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5 OFFICIAL OFFICIAL VIOLENCE, ANTISOCIAL BEHAVIOUR AND DISORDER Violence Recorded violent crimes in Renfrewshire increased by +3.7% compared to the previous year, with a total of 899 crimes. Most of these - 828 crimes - were common assaults, with minor violence rising by +5.6% on the previous year. Meanwhile, overall crimes of serious violence (i.e. attempted murder, murder, serious assault and robbery) fell by -14.5% to a total of 71 crimes (12 fewer victims). A significant proportion (44%) of recorded violent crimes occurred within private dwellings, with a slight increase (nearly three percent) 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. Approximately 22% 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 245 offensive / bladed weapons offences were recorded in Renfrewshire during the reporting period, marking a +26.3% increase on the previous year. 143 crimes related to the use of weapons in other criminality, with a further 102 crimes relating to carriage of weapons. A proactive approach to tackling the issue of weapon-carrying in Renfrewshire contributed to an increase of 12.5% in the number of stop and searches for weapons. detections for these crimes. Collaboration with partner agencies continues to educate young people about the risks and consequences of carrying weapons, as well as to divert them away from criminal activity. Disorder and Antisocial Behaviour (ASB) Crimes of damage and reckless behaviour in Renfrewshire have increased by +8.5% on 2024/25 figures, with 548 recorded - largely attributable to an increase of +9.5% in recorded crimes of vandalism. However, wilful fireraising crimes fell by -10.9%, from 55 crimes in 2024/25 to 49 in the current reporting period. Public-reported incidents of ASB and disorder increased by +2.1%, with 2,770 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 125 hate crimes were recorded in Renfrewshire in the reporting period - a drop of -20.9% on the previous year. The hate crime detection rate is 72%. Race continues to be the most commonly targeted protected characteristic, featuring in 55% of recorded hate crimes in Renfrewshire, with victims being targeted on the basis of sexual orientation in a further 22% of hate crimes. Page 8 of 29
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6 OFFICIAL OFFICIAL Sexual Crime 182 sexual crimes have been recorded in Renfrewshire in the reporting period - a decrease of -13.3% on the previous year’s total of 210 crimes. Conversely, at the national level recorded sexual crimes have increased by +9.5%. Overall, non-contact offences (including indecent communications and threats to disclose intimate images) have fallen by -16.2%; meanwhile, contact offences fell by -10.5%. 55 sexual crimes (30% of the total) were linked to domestic abuse, with almost 70% of sexual crimes occurring within private residential settings. 23% of recorded sexual crimes stemmed from 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 49.5%, compared to the national rate of 60.8%. Missing People In the reporting period, a total of 370 missing person reports were recorded - an decrease of -6.8% on the same period in 2024/25, in which 397 missing person reports were received. In the current reporting period, a total of 160 individuals were reported missing - with 56 of these being repeat missing persons (i.e. being reported missing on multiple occasions). 286 reports involved young people (aged under 18 years) going missing, with over 72% of young people reported missing 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 +3.7% compared to the previous year, totalling 930 incidents. 41.7% of these incidents resulted in a domestic crime being recorded. A total of 576 domestic abuse crimes have been recorded - a drop of -3.4% on 2024/25 figures. The most common recorded domestic crimes were common assault (n=199), threatening and abusive behaviour (n=94) and bail offences (n=63). The domestic abuse detection rate has increased from 64.6% to 69.3%. 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, 15 suspected drug-related deaths and 103 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. PROTECTING VULNERABLE PEOPLE Page 9 of 29
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7 OFFICIAL OFFICIAL ACQUISITIVE CRIME A total of 1,679 crimes of dishonesty were recorded - an increase of 18% on the previous year. Theft by shoplifting constituted 46% of all recorded crimes of dishonesty, with crimes of this type rising by +49.2% 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. Excluding theft by shoplifting, overall recorded crimes of dishonesty have otherwise fallen by -3.3%, illustrating the disproportionate impact that retail crime has on wider acquisitive crime trends. Notable decreases in crimes of dishonesty include crimes of housebreaking (including attempted housebreaking), which have fallen by -13.2% to a total of 79 crimes; and common theft, which is down by -17.3% (355 crimes). However, acquisitive crimes targeting motor vehicles (including theft from locked and insecure vehicles, as well as theft and attempted theft of vehicles themselves) have risen +29.8% on the previous year, totalling 135 crimes; while fraud crimes are up by +7.7% with a total of 209 recorded crimes. CYBER & DIGITAL CRIME Cyber-enabled crime remains a significant concern for communities in Renfrewshire. Public electronic communications offences constitute an increasing proportion of recorded cybercrimes - predominantly relating to the sending of menacing and threatening via SMS or instant messaging platforms. Other commonly recorded cybercrimes include cyber-enabled sexual extortion, indecent communications offences, and threats to disclose intimate images. Over a third of recorded fraud crimes were tagged as cybercrimes, with continued indications of an ever-expanding range of online fraud M.O.s being used. The total loss to victims arising from fraud in Renfrewshire in the reporting period was in excess of £635,000. We continue to address this issue 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. Page 10 of 29
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8 OFFICIAL OFFICIAL ROAD SAFETY AND ROAD CRIME Road Traffic Casualties 2024/25 2025/26 Number of persons killed on our roads 1 3 Number of persons seriously injured 21 19 Number of persons slightly injured 49 29 Number of children seriously injured 1 3 Road Traffic Data from 01/04/2025 to 31/08/2025 Road Casualties In the reporting period, there were 51 road casualties in Renfrewshire - a reduction of 20 compared to the same period in 2024/25. However, against a backdrop of declining slight and serious road injuries (-20 and -2 respectively), road fatalities increased from one, to three, year-on-year. 27 (53%) of road casualties involved car drivers or passengers, with pedestrians and motorcyclists respectively accounting for the highest proportion of remaining road casualties. 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 +39.6% on 2024/25 figures, totalling 1,898 in the reporting period. This exceeds an increase of +21.2% 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 (+89%), vehicle defect offences (+129.4%), drink and drug driving offences (+32.5%) and careless driving offences (+84.7%). The detection rate for these offences is 89%, above the previous year’s rate (85.1%) and the national rate (87.2%). Page 11 of 29
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9 OFFICIAL OFFICIAL 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, serious and organised crime, and hate crime. However, the most common issues that members of the community expressed concern over were antisocial behaviour and disorder, road safety and road crime, and drug supply and misuse. Community feedback continues to strongly reflect a desire for more localised and visible policing, and greater presence at local community meetings. Many residents consistently expressed a desire for more visible policing presence in neighbourhoods, highlighting the value the public places on having officers actively present and engaged in their daily environments. COMPLAINTS A total of 44 complaint cases and 73 allegations have been received in Renfrewshire in the period April to June 2025. While complaint cases have fallen on lasy year, the total number of allegations received has increased slightly. 54 allegations were ‘On Duty’, with a further 19 relating to quality of service. The largest proportion of allegations related to irregularity in procedure. Proportion of respondents who: Renfrewshire Scotland report feeling safe or fairly safe in their local area 69.8% 77.1% felt well informed about local police activities taking place in 10.3% 14.7% felt that Police were doing a good job in the local area 18.6% 25.8% had confidence in Police in their local area 30.8% 33.7% reported an increase in concern about crime in the last 12 61.9% 56.7% Page 12 of 29
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10 OFFICIAL OFFICIAL LOCAL POLICING PRIORITY OUTCOMES – CASE STUDIES Preventions and Interventions Engagements In recent months, the Preventions and Interventions Team have delivered various summer camp inputs to young people throughout Renfrewshire - centred on issues including violence and knife crime . The Preventions Team have also delivered financial harm inputs to various community groups, in addition to online safety educational sessions delivered to West College Scotland students. In the lead up to International Overdose Awareness Day on 31 August, the team also supported community and support agency events in Renfrewshire from, as well as running social media campaigns to raise awareness of local and national support mechanisms for substance misuse and addiction. Retail Crime With support from the national Retail Crime Taskforce, Police in Renfrewshire continue to tackle the issue of acquisitive crime targeting retail premises. Action plans are in place in relation to several hotspot locations/premises for retail crime. This has contributed to successful criminal justice outcomes including charges being brought against a high tariff retail crime team who were responsible for losses of over £20,000 to retailers. Antisocial Use of Off-Road Vehicles In response to an identified rise in complaints and growing public concern relating to the antiso- cial and dangerous use of off-road vehicles (such as quad bikes, trail, and scrambler bikes) of- ficers from our Local Problem-Solving Team (LPST) and Road Policing Division have been working together on various action plans to tackle this in terms of prevention, and enforcement to reduce these. Young People in Contact with the Law In response to identified issues of violence and weapons offences involving young people, action plans have been developed in relation to identified hotspot areas. This has included increased patrols, use of Stop and Search legislation where appropriate, and engaging with young people and retail workers in affected areas. The issue continues to be monitored with a partnership approach. Work is also underway with the Renfrewshire Youth Team to establish clearer channels to share information and intelligence of young people at risk. Joint work is on- going on diversionary programmes with the ‘Good Vibes’ project in Renfrewshire. FORTHCOMING INITIATIVES After Dark Campaign Plans are underway relating to the delivery of the After Dark Campaign, which focuses on the prevention of housebreaking crime in the winter months - with criminals often taking advantage of darker nights and shorter daylight hours. The campaign will also cover other seasonal considerations - including Chinese New Year and religious festivals such as Ramadan and Eid - with homes occupied by families celebrating such festivals often targeted by criminals looking to steal gold, jewellery and cash. 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 Operation Dark Night (targeted at improving pedestrian safety in the darker months), Operation Drive Insured, and the Festive Drink Drug Drive Campaign. Page 13 of 29
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2025-26 Q2 All Renfrewshire Scrutiny Report 2025-26 Q2 Renfrewshire Item 3 Page 14 of 29
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202506/10/25 © 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 Q2 Renfrewshire Page 15 of 29
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2025-26 Q21. Summary 135 Fires 122 325 False Alarms 582 20 3 0 Fire Fatalities 9 2 108 UFAS Renfrewshire has experienced a balanced operational quarter, with incident levels remaining consistent and reflective of effective risk management and prevention activity. Fire-related fatalities were recorded at zero, and the number of non-fire incidents attended highlight the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service’s wider role in supporting community resilience through multi-agency working. The reduction in Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals (UFAS) continues to demonstrate the success of the revised UFAS policy, enabling the Service to prioritise higher-risk activities and targeted prevention work across the area. 202506/10/25 © 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 (Due to Apparatus) False Alarm (UFAS) Fire (Outdoor) False Alarm (Good Intent) Inter-Agency Fire (Building) Vehicle (Non-fire) Fire (Vehicle) Flooding / Water Rescue Other Non-Fire 133 108 83 77 54 35 21 17 17 13 Fire Safety AuditsHome Fire Safety Visits Total Incidents (Incl. Incompletes) 66185 Page 16 of 29
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2. Trends Previous 16 quarters (4 years) 202506/10/25 © Scottish Fire & Rescue ServiceReport generated on Accidental Dwelling Fires 2021-22 Q3 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 36 21 47 1524 3841 3232 3235 36 36 36 32 28 Deliberate Fires 2021-22 Q3 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 98 79 218 82 200 163 9686 135 98 117131 136 107 138 123 Non-Domestic Fires 2021-22 Q3 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 9 3 20 8 17 14 8 8 9 11 11 11 10 910 13 Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals 2021-22 Q3 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 283 108 318 95100 228 123118 245 108 262 284 102 95 268 112 Road Traffic Collisions 2021-22 Q3 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 20 18 26 10 14 25 16 23 20 22 18 21 17 20 18 18 Page 17 of 29
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2. Trends 202506/10/25 © Scottish Fire & Rescue ServiceReport generated on Previous 16 quarters (4 years) Accidental Dwelling Fire Casualties 2021-22 Q3 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 1 3 9 2 7 1 3 3 4 55 2 3 5 2 2 Non-Fire Casualties 2021-22 Q3 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 19 11 26 5 25 15 22 15 1920 21 24 21 2021 24 Road Traffic Collision Casualties 2021-22 Q3 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 6 5 16 3 5 15 13 8 1415 99 10 10 14 13 Home Fire Safety Visits 2021-22 Q3 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 392 185 130 280 290 332 260 321 287 300 308 295 275 181 304 284 Fire Safety Audits 2021-22 Q3 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 28 6690 13 38 46 66 44 47 74 59 40 70 62 42 50 Page 18 of 29
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Accidental Dwelling Fires (ADFs) remain stable, with the majority confined to the item first ignited or room of origin, indicating prompt detection and an effective response being provided by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. Cooking appliances continue to be the most common ignition source, reinforcing the value of sustained education on kitchen safety. Distribution across wards shows no significant concentration of risk, confirming that community safety engagement and Home Fire Safety Visits (HFSVs) are effectively mitigating potential incidents across Renfrewshire. 202506/10/25 © Scottish Fire & Rescue ServiceReport generated on Accidental Dwelling Fires in this period Extent of Damage Incidents Not applicable 12 Limited to item 1st ignited 4 Limited to room of origin 4 Affecting more than 2 floors (not whole building) 1 Source of Ignition (Top 10) Cooking appliance Smoking Related Other domestic style appliance Not known Electricity supply Heating equipment Matches and candles 8 5 3 2 1 1 1 Trend by Quarter (4 years) 20 30 40 50 21 Incidents by Ward Renfrew North & Braehead Johnstone North, Kilbarchan, Howwood & … Paisley Northwest Johnstone South & Elderslie Paisley East & Central Paisley Southeast Bishopton, Bridge of Weir & Langbank Erskine & Inchinnan Paisley Northeast & Ralston Paisley Southwest Renfrew South & Gallowhill 4 3 3 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 2025-26 Q23. Accidental Dwelling Fires Page 19 of 29
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4. Accidental Dwelling Fire Casualties Non-Fatal Casualties Fatal Casualties Nature of Injury/Cause of Death Casualties Burns - slight 1 Fracture 1 Overcome by gas, smoke or toxic fumes; asphyxiation 1 During this reporting period, it is reassuring to note that there were no fatal casualties, and only a small number of minor injuries resulting from accidental dwelling fires. The prompt intervention of operational crews, coupled with increased community awareness and effective fire detection, has significantly limited the severity of harm. These outcomes demonstrate the ongoing success of SFRS prevention initiatives and response readiness across Renfrewshire. 202506/10/25 © Scottish Fire & Rescue ServiceReport generated on Casualties by Ward Paisley Southwest Johnstone South & Elderslie 2 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 Q2 3 0 2 0 3 0 Page 20 of 29
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5. Non-Fire Casualties 202506/10/25 © Scottish Fire & Rescue ServiceReport generated on Non-fire casualty figures remain low and manageable, with those affected receiving timely medical assistance. The range of incident types—spanning medical emergencies and rescues—reflects the evolving and multi-faceted role of the SFRS in safeguarding communities beyond traditional fire response. Strong partnership arrangements continue to ensure effective outcomes and a high standard of support within our community. Where Fire and Rescue personnel identify an individual at risk, or who is identified as an increased risk from harm, they are referred to the appropriate partner agency to be assessed for additional support. Casualties by Ward Johnstone South & Elderslie Paisley Northwest Renfrew South & Gallowhill Houston, Crosslee & Linwood Johnstone North, Kilbarchan, How… Paisley Northeast & Ralston 3 3 2 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 Chest pain / Heart condition / Cardiac arrest 2 Fracture 2 Unconscious, fitting or unresponsive (no other evident significant injury) 2 Back / Neck injury (spinal) 1 Bruising 1 Chest / Abdominal injury 1 Collapse 1 Other medical condition 1 2025-26 Q2 9 2 18 0 7 2 Page 21 of 29
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6. Deliberate Fires Property Type Incident Refuse 39 Grassland, woodland and crops 11 Other outdoors (including land) 10 Road Vehicle 9 Non Residential 6 Dwelling 2 Outdoor structures 2 The number of deliberate fires shows a notable reduction from previous peaks, evidencing the effectiveness of partnership -led prevention strategies. The majority of incidents involved refuse and grassland, with no significant escalation in severity. Targeted work with Police Scotland colleagues, education providers, and third sector partners continues to yield positive results in discouraging fire-related antisocial behaviour. 202506/10/25 © Scottish Fire & Rescue ServiceReport generated on Incidents by Ward Paisley Northwest Johnstone South & Elderslie Paisley East & Central Johnstone North, Kilbarchan, Howwood & … Renfrew North & Braehead Renfrew South & Gallowhill Houston, Crosslee & Linwood Paisley Northeast & Ralston Bishopton, Bridge of Weir & Langbank Erskine & Inchinnan Paisley Southeast Paisley Southwest 17 12 12 8 7 7 4 4 2 2 2 2 Trend by Quarter (4 years) 50 100 150 200 250 79 Deliberate Fires in this period 2025-26 Q2 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 Page 22 of 29
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7. Non-Domestic Fires Non-domestic fire activity remains at a very low level, with incidents primarily minor and well contained. This stability highlights the effectiveness of the SFRS’s fire safety enforcement and advisory functions, which continue to support compliance and safety standards across business and educational premises. The low frequency and limited damage profile reflect a mature and cooperative safety culture within the local business community. 202506/10/25 © Scottish Fire & Rescue ServiceReport generated on Non-Domestic Fires in this period 2025-26 Q2 Top 15 Property Types Property Type Incidents Student Hall of Residence 2 Permanent Agricultural 1 2 (66.7%) (33.3%) 1 Accidental Deliberate Incidents by Ward Paisley Northwest Bishopton, Bridge of Weir & Langbank 2 1 Extent of Damage Limited to item 1st ignited Not applicable Whole building 1 1 1 Trend by Quarter (4 years) 0 5 10 15 20 3 Page 23 of 29
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8. Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals Compared to Q2 figures from previous years, UFAS incidents have continued to decline, demonstrating the sustained effectiveness of the UFAS response policy changes implemented in 2023. The majority of activations occurred in residential and care settings, where SFRS maintains ongoing engagement with dutyholders to promote alarm system management and false alarm reduction. These improvements contribute to greater operational efficiency and ensure resources remain available for higher-risk incidents and prevention work. 202506/10/25 © Scottish Fire & Rescue ServiceReport generated on Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals in this period 2025-26 Q2 Top 15 Property Types Property Type Incidents Residential Home 42 Hospitals and medical care 22 Sheltered Housing - not self contained 18 Student Hall of Residence 11 Hotel/motel 5 Offices and call centres 3 Retail 2 Boarding House/B&B for homeless/asylum seekers 1 Boarding School accommodation 1 Food and Drink 1 Industrial Manufacturing 1 Public admin, security and safety 1 Incidents by Ward Paisley Northwest Paisley East & Central Bishopton, Bridge of Weir & Langbank Paisley Southeast Johnstone South & Elderslie Renfrew South & Gallowhill Houston, Crosslee & Linwood Johnstone North, Kilbarchan, Howwoo… Paisley Northeast & Ralston Renfrew North & Braehead Paisley Southwest 28 15 11 10 9 9 6 6 6 6 2 Trend by Quarter (4 years) 100 200 300 108 Page 24 of 29
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9. Road Traffic Collisions Road Traffic Collision (RTC) activity remains stable, with low casualty numbers recorded. The swift and coordinated response of SFRS crews, working alongside partner agencies, continues to ensure the effective rescue and care of those involved. SFRS continues to identify community safety engagement opportunities as part of our wider Road Safety Prevention Strategy. 202506/10/25 © Scottish Fire & Rescue ServiceReport generated on 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 Q2 Incidents by Ward Paisley Northwest Houston, Crosslee & Linwood Renfrew South & Gallowhill Johnstone North, Kilbarchan, Howwood & … Johnstone South & Elderslie Bishopton, Bridge of Weir & Langbank Renfrew North & Braehead 6 3 3 2 2 1 1 Trend by Quarter (4 years) 10 15 20 25 30 18 5 0 2 0 3 2 Property Type Incidents Car 15 Van 2 Multiple Vehicles 1 Incident Type Incidents Vehicle (Non-fire) 17 Inter-Agency 1 Page 25 of 29
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10. Home Fire Safety Visits 202506/10/25 © Scottish Fire & Rescue ServiceReport generated on 11. Fire Safety Enforcement Job Type Count Audit 66 Specific Visit 3 SFRS personnel conducted 185 Home Fire Safety Visits across Renfrewshire. Visits target high-risk households, supported by strong referral networks through health, housing, and social care partners, reinforcing SFRS's commitment to early intervention, vulnerability reduction and improved home safety outcomes across the community. A total of 66 fire safety audits were undertaken during the reporting period and underscores the robust and proactive approach to regulatory compliance, focusing on higher-risk and priority premises. Positive engagement with dutyholders reflect a shared commitment to maintaining safe and compliant environments throughout Renfrewshire. Audits by Ward Paisley Northwest Johnstone North, Kilbarchan, Howwood & Loch… Johnstone South & Elderslie Renfrew South & Gallowhill Paisley Southeast Bishopton, Bridge of Weir & Langbank Paisley East & Central Renfrew North & Braehead Paisley Northeast & Ralston Erskine & Inchinnan Houston, Crosslee & Linwood Paisley Southwest 17 11 7 7 5 4 4 4 3 2 1 1 2025-26 Q2 HFSVs by Ward Renfrew North & Braehead Johnstone South & Elderslie Erskine & Inchinnan Renfrew South & Gallowhill Paisley Northwest Johnstone North, Kilbarchan, Howwood & Loch… Paisley Southwest Paisley Southeast Houston, Crosslee & Linwood Paisley East & Central Paisley Northeast & Ralston Bishopton, Bridge of Weir & Langbank 24 22 20 19 18 16 16 13 12 12 7 6 Home Fire Safety Visits 185 Page 26 of 29
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12. Community Safety & Engagement The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Prevention Strategy focuses on reducing risk and enhancing community safety through proactive measures. It prioritises targeted interventions, data-driven prevention, and partnership working to address emerging threats such as health inequalities and vulnerabilities in ageing populations, aiming to prevent incidents before they occur and build resilient communities. SFRS continues to deliver a comprehensive programme of community safety and engagement activity, driven by a prevention-first ethos that underpins all local operations. These efforts demonstrate the ongoing commitment to partnership inclusion and the shared goal of keeping Renfrewshire’s communities safe from harm. Q2 was a busy period, with continuing engagement for young people across schools and youth groups in the area, delivering talks on Deliberate Fire Setting, Water Safety and Road Safety. These are areas of priority for SFRS throughout Summer as part of the Thematic Action Plan (TAP) and are delivered as a partnership approach with Police Scotland, Local Councils and Community Learning and Development Teams within the area. Schools Engagement 2025-2026 programme got underway, in partnership with Education providers across Renfrewshire. This involves Fire Skills courses and delivery of our ERRI Education Syllabus throughout the coming school year, where operational crews deliver a rolling engagement programme, supported by the Community Action Team. Fire Skills FireSkills is a flexible programme, consisting of a series of individual sessions based on firefighter drills adapted to provide a unique learning experience for young people. Courses for targeted young persons within Renfrewshire are currently being delivered at Johnstone Community Fire Station. Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) To address ASB within Renfrewshire, we attend daily partnership meetings with Renfrewshire Council and other agencies, identifying trends and working together to resolve ASB. The Community Action Team provides support to young people and their families by a trained Fire Setter Adviser. In addition, young persons involved in fire setting or fire-related ASB may be allocated a place on a suitable youth diversion or youth justice programme, aimed at promoting behavioural change and improving citizenship. Sheltered Housing Delivering Fire Safety Talks and offering Fire Safety Educational Training (FSET) to staff at all sites within Renfrewshire. Ready to Talk Our Community Action Team are working in conjunction with this Renfrewshire-based campaign, which aims to keep young people safe from child sexual exploitation (CSE) by recognising the importance of having supportive conversations about (un)healthy relationships. 202506/10/25 © Scottish Fire & Rescue ServiceReport generated on 2025-26 Q2 Page 27 of 29
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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. 202506/10/25 © Scottish Fire & Rescue ServiceReport generated on Page 28 of 29
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