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09/08/2022 Notice of Meeting and Agenda Police and Fire & Rescue Scrutiny Sub-Committee Date Time Venue Tuesday, 16 August 2022 15:00 Council Chambers (Renfrewshire), Council Headquarters, Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street, Paisley, PA1 1AN Membership Councillor Janis McDonald: Councillor Cathy McEwan: Councillor Iain McMillan: Councillor Marie McGurk (Convener): Councillor Robert Innes (Depute Convener): 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. 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. 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 MARK CONAGHAN Head of Corporate Governance Page 1 of 32
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09/08/2022 Items of business Apologies Apologies from members. Declarations of Interest Members are asked to declare an interest in any item(s) on the agenda and to provide a brief explanation of the nature of the interest. 1 Consultation on the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Draft Strategic Plan 2022-25 Report by Director of Communities and Housing Services. 3 - 12 2 SFRS - Quarterly Performance Report 1.4.22 - 30.6.22 Report by Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. 13 - 22 3 Police Scotland Performance Report 1.4.22 - 30.6.22 Report by Police Scotland. 23 - 32 Page 2 of 32
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To: Police and Fire & Rescue Scrutiny Sub-Committee On: 16 August 2022 ___________________________________________________________________ Report by: Director of Communities and Housing Services ___________________________________________________________________ Heading: Consultation on the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Draft Strategic Plan 2022-25 ___________________________________________________________________ 1. Summary 1.1 On 9 May 2022, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service launched the consultation on their draft Strategic Plan 2022-25. 1.2 The outcomes contained within the Strategic Plan aligned with the strategic priorities set against the Scottish Government Fire and Rescue Framework for Scotland 2022. Renfrewshire Council responded to the Scottish Government consultation and a paper was taken to the Police and Fire & Rescue Scrutiny Sub Committee on 18 January 2022. 1.3 At the previous Police and Fire & Rescue Scrutiny Sub Committee on 7 June 2022, Area Commander MacCarrey and Group Commander Martin Hill provided a spotlight to members on the Strategic Plan. 1.4 This report details a response from Renfrewshire Council and the consultation could be found on the Consultation Hub at - https://firescotland.citizenspace.com/planning-and-performance/draft- strategic-plan-2022-25/ 1.5 The response from the Council was submitted within the timescales set by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service with the final date for submissions to the consultation being 10 July 2022. ___________________________________________________________________ 2. Recommendations It is recommended that the Police and Fire & Rescue Scrutiny Sub Committee: (i) notes the content of this report: Item 1 Page 3 of 32
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(ii) homologates the consultation response, attached as Appendix 1, and submitted to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service in line with the required timescale of 10 July 2022. ___________________________________________________________________ 3. Background 3.1 At the end of 2021, the Scottish Government consulted on the Fire and Rescue Framework for Scotland 2022. Renfrewshire Council was one of 48 consultees who responded, and this was the framework for the consultation on the Scottish Fire and Rescue Strategic Plan 2022 – 25. 3.2 The Framework set out 7 strategic priorities for SFRS which are outcome- focused and set within the context of the Scottish Government’s purpose. These priorities form the basis for the narrative of the Framework. Many of these priorities are overarching and are relevant to several aspects of SFRS’s role. 3.3 The 7 Strategic priorities were: Prevention and Protection Response Innovation and Modernisation Climate Change Effective Governance and Performance People Partnership 3.4 The Strategic Plan 2022-25 is concise and aligns the 7 outcomes with the strategic priorities noted above. It is clearly focused on a preventative approach which aligns well with Renfrewshire Council’s early intervention approach. 3.5 The plan outlines the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service operating environment over the next 3 years which includes the key points around Covid-19 recovery, budgeting responsibility, demographic changes as well as engagement and empowerment. 3.6 Each outcome is helpfully broken down into what the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service will do, what success will look like in three years, how it supports their long-term vision priorities and what is already in place to achieve the strategic outcomes. 3.7 The 7 outcomes within the strategic plan are: Outcome 1 - Community safety and wellbeing improves as we deploy targeted initiatives to prevent emergencies and harm. Outcome 2 - Communities are safer and more resilient as we respond effectively to changing risks. Outcome 3 - We value and demonstrate innovation across all areas of our work. Page 4 of 32
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Outcome 4 - We respond to the impacts of climate change in Scotland and reduce our carbon emissions. Outcome 5 - We are a thriving organisation, use our resources responsibly and provide value for money to the public. Outcome 6 - The experience of those who work for SFRS improves as we are the best employer we can be. Outcome 7 - Community safety and wellbeing improves as we work effectively with our partners. ___________________________________________________________________ Implications of this report 1. Financial - none 2. HR and Organisational Development - none 3. Community/Council Planning - none 4. Legal - none 5. Property/Assets - none 6. Information Technology - none 7. Equality & Human Rights - The recommendations contained within this report have been assessed in relation to their impact on equalities and human rights. No negative impacts on equality groups or potential for infringement of individuals’ human rights have been identified arising from the recommendations contained in the report because it is for noting only. 8. Health and Safety - none 9. Procurement - none 10. Risk - none 11. Privacy Impact - none 12. COSLA Policy Position - none 13. Climate Risk - none List of Background Papers (a) Response to the next Fire and Rescue Framework for Scotland consultation. Police and Fire & Rescue Scrutiny Board, 18 January 2022. The foregoing background papers will be retained within Communities and Housing Services for inspection by the public for the prescribed period of four years from the date of the meeting. The contact officer within the service is the Communities and Regulatory Manager. Page 5 of 32
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Appendix 1 – Renfrewshire Council’s response to Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Strategic Plan 2022-25 CONSULTATION: DRAFT STRATEGIC PLAN 2022-25 WHY WE ARE CONSULTING Your opinion matters. This is your Service and we want to hear your views on our ambition to balance national priorities with the needs of local communities – now and in the future. The consultation closes at midnight on Sunday 10 July 2022. GIVE US YOUR VIEWS Please take five minutes to complete our short questionnaire below. You can send us your feedback by completing these consultation questions and sending them to: FREEPOST SFRS Communications Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Westburn Drive Cambuslang Glasgow G72 7NA You can also complete the consultation questionnaire at firescotland.citizenspace.com. To email your views, please contact SFRS.StrategicPlanning@firescotland.gov.uk. Thank you. Closes 10 July 2022 Opened 9 May 2022 ---------------------------- -Contact Louise Patrick Strategic Planning and Performance 01698 402 619 SFRS.StrategicPlanning @firescotland.gov.uk OVERVIEW The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) invites you to share your views on our draft Strategic Plan 2022-25. Our Strategic Plan details the activities we want to achieve to contribute to the safety and wellbeing of Scottish communities, whilst keeping our firefighters safe. The seven Outcomes set out within our Plan compliment the priorities in the Fire and Rescue Framework for Scotland 2022. The Fire and Rescue Framework is developed by the Scottish Government and our Strategic Plan has been designed to show how we will deliver against it. We also have an aspirational Long-Term Vision which was shaped by our staff and stakeholders. It sets out our future direction and outlines where we want to be in ten years’ time. The Strategic Plan 2022-25 outlines the next stage in that journey. Page 6 of 32
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ABOUT YOU 1. What is your name? (Optional) Chris Dalrymple 2. What is your email address? (Optional) chris.dalrymple@renfrewshire.gov.uk 3. To help us analyse all feedback, please tell us if you are responding as a: member of the public local authority member of SFRS staff emergency services organisation community group public sector body Third sector voluntary organisation Further education / Higher education Business / Commercial Health Sector Other 4. If you are responding on behalf of an organisation please state the name of the organisation: Renfrewshire Council 5. If you are responding as an individual please provide the first part of your postcode e.g. G77, EH34: N/A 6. We would like your permission to publish your consultation response. Please let us know if you are happy for us to publish your response. Please note your privacy will be protected. All responses will be anonymised before publication. Do not publish my response Publish my response Page 7 of 32
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OUTCOME 1 The Strategic Plan 2022-25 sets out seven Outcomes we want to achieve. The first outcome that we want to achieve is: Outcome 1: Community safety and wellbeing improves as we deploy targeted initiatives to prevent emergencies and harm. 7. Looking at this Outcome, to what extent do you agree it should be included in the Strategic Plan? Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Prefer not to say Are there any other comments you would like to make about Outcome 1? Renfrewshire Council strongly agrees with this outcome. Communities, especially those that are vulnerable, will benefit from a proactive, preventative approach rather than a solely reactive response. Whilst a large part of the SFRS work with remain reactive (Unwanted Fire Alarm signals (UFAS) or fires) by working with communities and targeting the initiatives should result in a better service. It is also heartening to read that this will be done in conjunction “with” communities and partners and not done “to” them. It is also acknowledged that SFRS success will be by re-focusing reactive activities will be done to address issues of social, economic and health inequalities. Whilst this is a strategic plan, SFRS are conducting some excellent work in Renfrewshire around Water Safety and UFAS and these should be mentioned wider as strategic outcomes nationally for SFRS (as we are aware they are being done). OUTCOME 2 Outcome 2: Communities are safer and more resilient as we respond effectively to changing risks. 8. Looking at this Outcome, to what extent do you agree it should be included in the Strategic Plan? Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Prefer not to say Page 8 of 32
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Are there any other comments you would like to make about Outcome 2? Renfrewshire Council strongly agrees with this outcome. Again, like Outcome 1, it is good to see note of a proactive approach to communities. It is essential that public services are aware of and responding to changing risks. It rightly mentions the Covid-19 pandemic and the recovery from it, however, there are wider challenges at the current time as well that are affecting communities especially the Cost of Living Crisis. This could lead to communities making decisions that could cause harm and SFRS require to be aware, be adaptable and use modern technology to tackle them. Early intervention is critical and is a key part of the Renfrewshire Community Safety Partnership where SFRS are a key partner. This allows partnership working and a data led approach to challenges across Renfrewshire. This outcome clearly mentions responses to Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals and this is critical to free up resource to continue to tackle priority and changing risks. Risks are changing constantly and therefore what may be seen as a success in 3 years just now, might change quickly and there will be different success criteria. OUTCOME 3 Outcome 3: We value and demonstrate innovation across all areas of our work. 9. Looking at this Outcome, to what extent do you agree it should be included in the Strategic Plan? Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Prefer not to say Are there any other comments you would like to make about Outcome 3? Renfrewshire Council welcomes this outcome, however, would like to go further to highlight innovation that has worked over the last couple of years i.e. how have SFRS been innovative and how has this helped our communities. It would be good for local authorities and communities to be aware of the successes. Renfrewshire Council looks forward to the first Innovation and Improvement Strategy that will drive innovation. This outcome is clearly linked to outcome 2 as changing risks will need SFRS to be innovative. Page 9 of 32
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OUTCOME 4 Outcome 4: We respond to the impacts of climate change in Scotland and reduce our carbon emissions. 10. Looking at this Outcome, to what extent do you agree it should be included in the Strategic Plan? Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Prefer not to say Are there any other comments you would like to make about Outcome 4? Climate Change adaptation and mitigation is important for all public bodies to try and assist in meeting Scottish Government targets for a Net Zero Scotland and it is welcomed that SFRS will become a carbon neutral organisation by 2045. As you would expect, many of the outcomes are interlinked as this outcome clearly aligns with Outcome 2 (one of the main risks will be changing environment for SFRS to work in e.g. drier summers) and Outcome 3 as SFRS will need to be innovative in their approach to tackle new and emerging climate change issues e.g. flooding. There are strong plans and strategies in place to assist SFRS in achieving this and they are highlighted – therefore it will be important to monitor progress moving forward. OUTCOME 5 Outcome 5: We are a thriving organisation, use our resources responsibly and provide value for money to the public. 11. Looking at this Outcome, to what extent do you agree it should be included in the Strategic Plan? Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Prefer not to say Are there any other comments you would like to make about Outcome 5? This Outcome is very high level and really focused on a national level to ensure that SFRS is run properly and transparently. Renfrewshire Council obviously agrees with this, however, as a local authority, our aim is to ensure communities are protected in partnership with SFRS. Page 10 of 32
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Governance and Scrutiny are essential at both a national and local level and this is in place to allow SFRS to be accountable to the Scottish Government, Elected Members and communities. OUTCOME 6 Outcome 6: The experience of those who work for SFRS improves as we are the best employer we can be. 12. Looking at this Outcome, to what extent do you agree it should be included in the Strategic Plan? Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Prefer not to say Are there any other comments you would like to make about Outcome 6? It is acknowledged that this Outcome is necessary for SFRS as part of the plan, it is not one that Renfrewshire Council can comment on as it directly correlates to SFRS as an employer. From a partner on the outside looking in – they welcome training, partnership working and looking at more agile ways of working. OUTCOME 7 Outcome 7: Community safety and wellbeing improves as we work effectively with our partners. 13. Looking at this Outcome, to what extent do you agree it should be included in the Strategic Plan? Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Prefer not to say Are there any other comments you would like to make about Outcome 7? This is a critical outcome that Renfrewshire Council strongly agrees with. No single public body can tackle issues in the community on their own. This has to be done in conjunction with Community Planning Partners to ensure everyone is aligned and pulling in the same direction. It is noted and welcomed that this is clearly highlighted within the Strategic Plan. Page 11 of 32
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Renfrewshire Council welcomes SFRS approach to partnership working and the close working relationship at both an operation and strategic level is essential and requires to be maintained. Whilst not a major issue, the outcome success states: “By 2025 we will be recognised as a reliable and valued partner, delivering an effective emergency service and a wide range of place based initiatives with partners across Scotland and further afield” Renfrewshire Council will argue that SFRS are already an embedded and valued partner – however, this can always be strengthened and improved. 14. Are there any other comments you would like to make about the draft Strategic Plan 2022-25? Renfrewshire Council welcomes the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Draft Strategic Plan 2022-25 and also welcomes the opportunity to respond to the consultation. The document is well drafted, succinct and clearly aligns with the Scottish Government Fire and Rescue Framework for Scotland 2022 and also with Renfrewshire Council’s Community Plan and Council Plan. The outcomes noted above (and responded to individually) are strong, however, it is also good to see what success will look like in 3 years. It would be made stronger by advising how the plan will be audited, reported and scrutinised as part of the current models in place for the next 3 years. Page 12 of 32
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Renfrewshire Performance Report 1st April 2022 - 30th June 2022 Q2 saw an increase of Item 2 Page 13 of 32
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2 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 Page 14 of 32
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1 0 1 6 1 13 0 0 3 16 1 16 1 0 0 16 0 7 3 0 1 20 2 7 3 0 2 30 4 11 3 0 3 14 2 27 0 0 2 7 0 10 8 0 2 40 4 58 3 0 0 12 0 16 2 0 5 21 0 2 8 0 8 10 3 23 2 1 1 26 3 37 34 1 28 218 20 227 -31% -93% 12% -10% 54% 10% 0% -3% -6% 3% -2% 2% 3 Local Fire and Rescue Service Plan Priorities Accidental Dwelling Fires Deliberate Fire Setting Non- Domestic Fire Safety Accidental Dwelling Fire Casualties Unintentional Injury and Harm Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals 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 The Local Fire and Rescue Service Plan has been developed to set out the priorities and objectives withinRenfrewshireand 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 reduced by more than 5% Activity levels have reduced by up to 5% Activity levels have increased overall Page 15 of 32
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Renfrewshire Activity Summary 4 ssociated Delivery and Thematic plans. Through partnership working we will seek to deliver continuous improvement in our monitoring and reporting through the Police / Fire and Rescue Committee. A summary of the priorities and current activity is 0 200 400 600 800 1000 2017/2018 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 Renfrewshire Operational Trends Total Incidents All Fires All Special Services All False Alarms 36% 15% 50% 35% 16% 49% All Fires All Special Services All False Alarms Annual Average 3 Year Average 25.25% 14.13% 12.57% 10.23% 9.79% 4.56% 4.34% 2.34% 2.34% 2.22% 2.00% 1.67% 1.56% 1.11% 1.11% False Alarm (UFAS) Outdoor Fire False Alarm (Dwelling) Refuse Fire False Alarm (Good Intent) Dwelling Fire Special Service - Effecting… Other Building Fire Special Service - Flooding Special Service - No action (not… Vehicle Fire Special Service - RTC Other Primary Fire False Alarm (Malicious) Special Service - Other… Top 15 Incidents Types by % 00:00 01:00 02:00 03:00 04:00 05:00 06:00 07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Kilbarchan, Howwood, 314 fires primary & secondary special services 141 false alarms 444 6% totalnumber of incidents 899 1% -5% fire & non-fire casualties 30 -40% economiccost of ufas incidents £447,190 Activityby Time of Day 0% Incidents by Classification *data above is year on year change Page 16 of 32
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-31% 0% 5 Main Source of Ignition Year on Year 3 Year Average 89% Detection Actuated Automatic Detection & Actuation Domestic Safety - Accidental Dwelling Fires Domesti Detection Present 79% Calls Made via Linked Alarms 88% 26 2 2 1 1 Cooking appliance Not known Smoking Related Matches and candles Electric Lighting Main Source of Ignition 51 34 38 49 34 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 35% 24% 44% 15% No FirefightingAction Direct Firefighting NoHeat/Smoke Damage No FireDamage Alcohol/Drug Impairment 24% Distraction 41% 01020304 05 06 07 08 09 10111213141516 17 18 19 20 21222300 3% Erskine and Inchinnan 0% 3% Houston, Crosslee and Linwood Johnstone North, Kilbarchan, Howwood, Lochwinnoch Johnstone South and Elderslie Paisley East and Central Paisley Northeast and Ralston Paisley Northwest 9% 9% 9% 24% 9%0% Paisley Southeast 6% 24% Paisley Southwest Renfrew North and Braehead Bishopton, Bridge of Weir and Langbank Performance Summary Accidental Dwelling Fires by Time of Day Severity of Accidental Dwelling Fires Human Factors Accidental Dwelling Fires Activity by Ward (% share) Accidental Dwelling Fires show a decrease of 31% (15 incidents) from Q1 2021/22. Cooking remains the most common source of ignition within Renfrewshire accounting for 26 of the accidental dwelling fires. 35% (12) of the incidents required no firefighting action, 41% (14) were due to distraction and 24% (8) were due to alcohol/drug impairment. 27 of the 34 incidents had detection installed and 89% (30) of them operated and raised the alarm. Renfrew South and Gallowhill 6% Accidental DwellingFires Page 17 of 32
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-93% -3% 6 Year on Year 3 Year Average Domestic Safety - Accidental Dwelling Fire Casualties Breathing difficulties 100% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1 0 0 0 00 0 0 0 0 0 - 9 10 - 19 20 - 49 50 - 79 80+ Male 100% Female 0% 11 2 16 15 1 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 Accidental Dwelling Fires Casualties 0% 100% Paisley Southwest Renfrew North and Braehead 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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%0% Paisley Southeast 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% PerformanceSummary Fire Casualties by Time of Day Nature of Injury Extent of Harm Age / Gender Profile AccidentalDwelling Fire Casualties by Ward (%share) A decrease of 93% from 15 to 1 dwelling fire casualties for this reporting period. The injuries sustained by the casualties were slight in nature requiring First Aid at the scene. Renfrew South and Gallowhill 0% Page 18 of 32
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12% -6% 7 Year on Year 3 Year Average Unintentional Injury and Harm Cuts/Lacerations Back / Neck injury Bruising Collapse Not known Fracture 21% 21% 11% 11% 7% 4% 0 2 6 6 10 3 4 4 2 0 - 9 10 - 19 20 - 49 50 - 79 80+ Male54% Female 46% Bishopton, Bridge of Weir and Langbank Erskine and Inchinnan 11% 0% Houston, Crosslee and Linwood Johnstone North, Kilbarchan, Howwood, Lochwinnoch Johnstone South and Elderslie Paisley Northwest 4% 7% 11% 7% 0%7% 4% Paisley Northeast and Ralston Paisley East and Central Paisley Southeast 18% 29% Paisley Southwest Renfrew North and Braehead Road Traffic Collision Water Rescue Assisting Other Agencies 50% 0%36% 01 0203 04 05 06 07 08 09 101112131415 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 00 First Aid at Scene Hospital -Serious Injuries Hospital -Slight Injuries 14% 43% 32% Fatality 11% 43 32 15 25 28 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 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 increase by 3 from this period last year with a total of 28 casualties. Of the 28 casualties 14 were as a result of Road Traffic Collisions (50%). Incidents involving Assisting Other Agencies accounted for 36% (10 incidents) of all the activity within this indicator. Tragically, 3 fatalities were recorded this periodfrom 2 incidents where we were assisting partners and a third incident involvinga suicide. Renfrew South and Gallowhill 4% Non-Fire Casualties Page 19 of 32
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-10% 3% 8 Year on Year 3 Year Average Deliberate Fire Setting Bishopton, Bridge of Weir and Langbank Erskine and Inchinnan 7% 7% Houston, Crosslee and Linwood Johnstone North, Kilbarchan, Howwood, Lochwinnoch Johnstone South and Elderslie Paisley East and Central Paisley Northeast and Ralston Paisley Northwest 9% 14% 6% 18% 6%3% 3% Paisley Southeast 10% 5% Paisley Southwest Renfrew North and Braehead 227 200 186 242 218 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 01 0203 04 05 06 07 08 09 101112131415 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 00 12% 12% 19% 16% 10% 15% 88% 88% 82% 84% 90% 85% 2017/2018 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 Primary Secondary 22% 19% 38% 22% Other Buildings Dwellings Vehicles Other Primary 42% 58% Refuse Other Secondary 845 881 822 760 893 899 213 200 163 157 219 186 2017/2018 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 All Incidents Deliberate Secondary Fires Non Bishopton, Bridge of Weir Kilbarchan, Howwood, Performance Summary Deliberate Fires by Time of Day Deliberate Fires by Classification Primary Fire Ratioby Activity Type Secondary Fire Ratio by Activity Type Deliberate Fires Compared to OperationalActivity Deliberate Fires by Ward (% share) Deliberate fire setting shows a decrease of 10% (24) incidents from Q1 last year. Secondary fires accounted for 85% (185) of the incidents within this indicator. Other secondary fires e.g. grass fires were the main area of activity within this metric. 12% 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 Page 20 of 32
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54% -2% 9 Year on Year 3 Year Average Non Domestic Fire Safety 22 21 18 13 20 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 Non Domestic Fires Bishopton, Bridge of Weir and Langbank Erskine and Inchinnan 5% 0% Houston, Crosslee and Linwood Johnstone North, Kilbarchan, Howwood, Lochwinnoch Johnstone South and Elderslie Paisley East and Central Paisley Northeast and Ralston Paisley Northwest 10% 20% 10% 20% 0%0% 5% Paisley Southeast 0% 15% Paisley Southwest Renfrew North and Braehead 75% 25% 0% Accidental Deliberate Not Known 45% 30% 55% 60% No Firefighting Action Direct Firefighting Heat/Smoke Damage No Fire Damage 3 2 2 1 1 1 1 Other Residential Non Residential Hospital Industrial Processing Residential Home Single shop Primary school Unwanted Kilbarchan, Howwood, 01 0203 04 05 06 07 08 09 101112131415 16 17 18 19 20 21 2223 00 Performance Summary Non-Domestic Firesby 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 An increase of 54% (7 incidents) for the year on year measure. 9 incidents required no firefighting action and 12 incidents resulted in No Fire Damage. Renfrew South and Gallowhill 15% Page 21 of 32
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10% 2% 10 Year on Year 3 Year Average Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals 207 217 116 207 227 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 Bishopton, Bridge of Weir and Langbank Erskine and Inchinnan 7% 3% Houston, Crosslee and Linwood Johnstone South and Elderslie Paisley East and Central Paisley Northeast and Ralston Paisley Northwest 3% 5% 12% 26% 7%4% 6% Johnstone North, Kilbarchan, Howwood, Lochwinnoch Paisley Southeast 1% 10% Paisley Southwest Renfrew North and Braehead 14% 11% 8% 8% 6% Hospital Residential Nursing/Care Warehouse Hotel Infant/primary school 25% UFAS Percentage Against all Incidents UFAS Percentage Against all False Alarms 51% Human Influenceand Alarm Activations 49% 0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 01 0203 04 05 06 07 08 09 101112131415 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 00 PerformanceSummary Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals Unwanted Fire AlarmSignals by Ward (% share) UnwantedFire Alarm Signals by Time of Day UnwantedFire 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 10% (20 incidents) increase year on year. 14% (32) incidents were recorded in Hospital premises. Residential Care homes accounted for 11% (25incidents). 49% (111 incidents) were found to be as a result of human interactions i.e. not isolating the system before testing, cooking, smoking etc. Renfrew South and Gallowhill 16% Page 22 of 32
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OFFICIAL OFFICIAL Renfrewshire Performance Summary Report Reporting Period: 01/04/22- 30/06/22 Total Crime 3,895 Crimes Incidents Recorded Overall Dishonesty Domestic Abuse +6.4% +7.2% +13.1% +26.5% +19.5% -22.2%* Road Deaths and Serious Injuries -26.3%* Sexual Crime 12648 454 806 382 86 120 28*on PYTD 1,862 *on PYTD Overall Violent Crime Missing People Counter Terrorism 265*on PYTD +143.1%* 59 Common Assault -25.9% Housebreaking Disorder Complaints The National Terrorism Threat level is Substantial. This means that an attack is likely. *All data provided is for the period 1 April 2022—30 June 2022 unless otherwise stated. Comparisons are made against the previous five year average unless otherwise stated. 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 of 20/07/2022. -1.9% -10.0% Item 3 Page 23 of 32
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2 OFFICIAL OFFICIAL Renfrewshire Performance Summary Report Reporting Period: 1 Apr 2022 to 30 June 2022 Introduction I am pleased to present this report to the Police Fire and Rescue Committee for its information and con- sideration. 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 previous five year average for the same data period specified. SECTION PAGE NUMBER Introduction 2 Executive Summary 3 Demand Analysis 4 Online and Cybercrime 5 Acquisitive Crime 5 Counter Terrorism & Domestic Extremism 5 Antisocial Behaviour, Violence & Disorder 6 Serious Organised Crime 7 Protecting People at Risk of Harm 7 Road Safety & Road Crime 8 Public Confidence - Complaints & Allegations 9 Page 24 of 32
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3 OFFICIAL OFFICIAL 1 Drug dealing and drug misuse 2 Violence and antisocial behaviour 3 Dishonesty 4 Road Safety PRIORITY AREA EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Drug supply and misuse Drug dealing and misuse continues to be a priority area for our attention in Ren- frewshire as communities tell us they are concerned about the harm caused. How- ever even with continued focus and proactivity on the issue there has been a de- crease of 19.8% in the number of detected drug supply offences, compared to the previous five year average. In the reporting period, 26 crimes have been reported to the Crown. We continue to gather intelligence for further enforcement action in Renfrewshire. Violence & ASB Overall, recorded violent crime has risen by 26.5% on the five year average, and a rise of 53.6% has been recorded on the previous year. It should be noted that vio- lence in the previous year declined on previous years, almost certainly due to COVID -19 restrictions which limited opportunities for interpersonal violence to occur. Common assaults (including on police officers and other emergency workers) have risen by 6.4% on the five year average. Meanwhile, public complaints of disorder have fallen by 26.3% on the previous year—highly likely due to the further easing of COVID-19 restrictions and the associated drop in public reporting of breaches. Dishonesty Housebreaking crime continues to follow a declining trend— having fallen by 25.9% against the previous five year average to a total of 59 crimes. This decrease is evi- dent all categories of HB crime (dwelling house, sheds/outbuildings, and commer- cial/other premises). Motor vehicle crimes are also trending down, with a decrease of 41.6% on the five year average. Fraud, one of the few crimes of dishonesty for which an increase has been recorded—with reported crimes rising 72.6% above the five year average to a total of 126 crimes. Some of the most common fraud method- ologies used by offenders internet order fraud, fraudulent use of victims’ bank ac- counts and cards, and vishing and phishing attacks. Road Safety Road injuries and deaths have decreased by 22.2% on the previous year, to a total of 28 (no road deaths, 10 serious injuries and 18 slight injuries). This is almost cer- tainly linked to a return to normal for traffic on Renfrewshire’s road network follow- ing the period of COVID-19 restrictions. Serious road injuries and deaths remain below figures recorded in pre-pandemic years. RENFREWSHIRE POLICING PRIORITIES 2018-2022 Protecting vulnerable people Working with communities Tackling crime in the digital age Support for operational policing POLICE SCOTLAND’S POLICING PRIORITIES 2021-2022 Page 25 of 32
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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 3,675 3,895 Total number of incidents 12,950 12,648 The volume of recorded crime and offences has fallen by 1.9% on the five year average, however has in- creased by 6.0% on the previous year. Crime categories have which increased in recorded volume against the previous five year average are crimes of violence, sexual crimes, crimes of dishonesty and crimes of fire- raising and malicious mischief. These have risen by 26.5%, 19.5%, 7.2% and 3.9% respectively, compared to the five year averages. Meanwhile Group 5 crimes, miscellaneous offences and offences relating to motor vehicles all fell by mar- gins of between 0.8% and 13.1%, as compared to five year averages. CRIME CHART * * * * * * INCIDENT CHART Page 26 of 32
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5 OFFICIAL OFFICIAL ONLINE & CYBERCRIME - DATA OVERVIEW CONTEXT: Analysis identified a minimum of 53 cybercrimes in the reporting period in Renfrewshire, a decrease from 91 in the last reporting year. 66% of these related to online fraud and other financially motivated crimes. ACQUISITIVE CRIME — DATA OVERVIEW 194 shoplifting crimes have been recorded – a 1.1% decrease on the five year average. Meanwhile, the detec- tion rate fell by 10.8 percentage points on the previous five year average to 60.8% in the current reporting year. It is highly likely that crimes of shoplifting will increase in the coming months due to the cost of living crisis. Housebreaking crimes (including attempts) fell by 25.9% on the five year average, to a total of 59 crimes. The detection rate is 23.7%, 3.6 percentage points above the five year average rate. Motor vehicle crimes fell by 41.6% on the five year average, to a total of 69 crimes. Theft from insecure motor vehicles currently accounts for the highest proportion of all sub-categories of motor vehicle crime. The MV crime detection rate is 50.7%, an increase of 21.3 percentage points on the five year average rate . 4 doorstep/bogus crimes have been recorded in the reporting period, with victims often being elderly. Only one of these crimes have been detected at the current time. Crimes typically involved suspects failing to undertake work on gardens and dwelling houses after accepting payment for same. COUNTER TERRORISM & DOMESTIC EXTREMISM The current threat to the UK from terrorism is SUBSTANTIAL—meaning that an attack is likely. Page 27 of 32
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6 OFFICIAL OFFICIAL ANTISOCIAL BEHAVIOUR, VOLENCE & DISORDER - DATA OVERVIEW 86 Group 1 crimes of violence have been recorded, an increase of 26.5% compared to the previous five year average. One murder and four attempted murders have been recorded, compared to a five year average of 1.8 and 4, respectively. Meanwhile, serious assaults have fallen by 0.6% to a total of 32 crimes, compared to a five year average of 32.2. Robberies have fallen from a five year average of approximately 16 crimes, to 13 (-20.7%). The overall detection rate for Group 1 crimes of violence is 52.3%, compared to the five year average rate of 75.0%. There were 454 recorded common assaults in the reporting period, of which 43 targeted police officers and other emergen- cy workers. The total number of common assaults increased by 6.4% on the previous five year average (22 more victims). The detection rate for minor violence in 2022/23 is 68.9%, compared to a five year average of 70.4%. 35 wilful fireraising crimes have been recorded, a significant increase on the preceding five year average (n=25). The cur- rent detection rate is 31.4%, compared to the five year average rate of 21.6%. Wheelie bins and motor vehicles were the most common objects/property involved in wilful fireraising crimes, featuring in 24% and 22% of reported crimes, respec- tively. The wilful fireraising of derelict properties has seen an increase, accounting for almost 10% of reported crimes. 1 APRIL 2022 TO 30 JUNE 2022 - OBJECTIVE: Reduce the number of victims of violent crime Antisocial Behaviour Public complaints regarding disorder fell by 26.3% against the previous year, to a total of 664 incidents. This is almost certain to be due to the further easing of COVID-19 restrictions and the associated decline in public reports of actual or perceived breaches of rules designed to slow the spread of the virus. Page 28 of 32
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7 OFFICIAL OFFICIAL SERIOUS ORGANISED CRIME - DATA OVERVIEW In the reporting period, there were 26 detections for drug supply, production and cultivation offences—a de- crease of 19.8% on the previous five year average. Mean- while, the detection rate for all recorded drug supply offences was 89.7%, a decrease of 8.5 percentage points on the five year average. Commodity seizures included heroin, cocaine and canna- bis. Proactive work is carried out on a daily basis by teams based within Renfrewshire, supported by Divisional teams, which specifically target the Serious and Organised Crime groups, one of which predominantly impacts on Renfrewshire. Enforcement ac- tivity is intelligence led to ensure the right people are being targeted in the right places. We continue to gather intelligence for further enforcement action in Renfrewshire and it remains a priority for offic- ers to carry out intelligence led patrols ensuring that individuals involved in the possession and supply of controlled drugs are proactively engaged, subsequently leading to obtaining and executing search warrants. Reported sexual crimes increased by 19.5% on the previ- ous five year average, to a total of 120 crimes. The detec- tion rate for sexual crime is 81.7%, an increase of 18.5 percentage points on the five year average. 35% of these crimes involved non-recent reporting—with a large pro- portion of non-recent reports involving child victims. With victims aged 11-15 years accounting for over 33% of all sexual crimes recorded. 23% of recorded sexual crimes were cyber-enabled in nature. MISSING PEOPLE There were 265 recorded missing persons incidents, an increase of 143.1% on the previous year. Over 18% of the total number of incidents relating to the top five most frequent missing persons within Ren- frewshire, all of whom were young people aged under 19 years. Overall, around 86% of all missing per- sons in Renfrewshire belonged in this age category. Young Persons’ Units continue to feature predomi- nantly amongst the most common locations for missing persons incidents (44%). Over 70% of all missing people were traced within 24 hours. Less than two percent of incidents in- volved people being missing for over one week. Children’s Homes continue to feature as locations with high numbers of missing persons incidents, with well over three-quarters of all recorded people being aged under 20 years (a slightly higher proportion to that noted in the previous year). Over 48% of all missing people were traced within 12 hours. PROTECTING PEOPLE AT RISK FROM HARM - DATA OVERVIEW Page 29 of 32
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8 OFFICIAL OFFICIAL ROAD SAFETY & ROAD CRIME - DATA OVERVIEW PRIORITY: REDUCE THE NUMBER OF PERSONS KILLED OR INJURED ON OUR ROADS Road Traffic Casualties 2021/22 2022/23 Number of persons killed on our roads 0 0 Number of persons seriously injured 11 8 Number of persons slightly injured 25 18 Number of children seriously injured 0 2 Road Traffic Data from 01/04/2022 to 30/06/2022 No road fatalities occurred in the reporting period—no change on the previous year. Meanwhile, seri- ous road injuries fell by 27.3% with slight road injuries also falling by 28%. No children have been killed on Renfrewshire’s roads. While there were two serious road injuries involving children, this remains two fewer than occurred in the previous year. Overall, offences relating to vehicles fell by 0.8% on the previous five year average, to a total of 42. This included a drop in speeding offences, disqualified driving offences and careless driving. Mean- while, the detection rate for offences relating to motor vehicles fell from a five year average of 89.5% to 86.3%. Page 30 of 32
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9 OFFICIAL OFFICIAL PUBLIC CONFIDENCE: COMPLAINTS & USER SATISFACTION COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE POLICE From 01/04/2022– 30/06/2022 A total of 73 complaints have been made in the reporting period, equating to 39.5 complaints per 10,000 police incidents. A total of 51 on-duty allegations were made in the reporting period (compared to a three year average of 69.7). A total of 22 allegations were made in relation to quality of service in the reporting period, below the previous three year average of 19.3. Page 31 of 32
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