Agenda Document Pack - Police and Fire and Rescue Board - 29/08/2022
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Notice of Meeting and Agenda Police and Fire and Rescue Board Venue: Virtual Meeting, Date: Monday, 29 August 2022 Time: 11:00 Executive Director : Place Contact: Clerk Name: Democratic Services Clerk Telephone: Clerk Email: democratic.services@midlothian.gov.uk Further Information: This is a meeting which is open to members of the public. Privacy notice: Please note that this meeting may be recorded. The recording may be publicly available following the meeting. If you would like to know how Midlothian Council collects, uses and shares your personal information, please visit our website: www.midlothian.gov.uk Page 1 of 60
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1 Welcome, Introductions and Apologies 2 Order of Business Including notice of new business submitted as urgent for consideration at the end of the meeting. 3 Declaration of Interest Members should declare any financial and non-financial interests they have in the items of business for consideration, identifying the relevant agenda item and the nature of their interest. 4 Minute of Previous Meeting 4.1 Minute of Meeting held on 30 May 2022 - For Approval 3 - 10 5 Public Reports 5.1 SFRS Midlothian Scrutiny Performance Report Q1 2022.23 11 - 26 5.2 Police Scotland Midlothian Quarter 1 Scrutiny Report 2022/23 27 - 60 6 Private Reports No private reports to be discussed at this meeting. 7 Date of Next Meeting The next meeting will be held on Monday 7 November 2022 at 11.00am. Page 2 of 60
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Minute of Meeting Police and Fire and Rescue Board Date Time Venue 30 May 2022 11.00 am Virtual Meeting by MS Teams Present: Councillor Alexander Councillor Curran Councillor McEwan Councillor McKenzie (Appointed Chair see 1.0) Councillor Smaill In Attendance: Midlothian Council Derek Oliver, Chief Officer Place Janet Ritchie, Democratic Services Officer Ross Neill, Democratic Services Team Leader Police Scotland Chief Inspector Catriona Paton Superintendent James Robertson Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Andy Anderson, Group Commander Hilary Sangster, Area Commander Police Fire and Rescue Board Monday 29 August 2022 Item No 4.1 Page 3 of 60
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1. Welcome, Introduction and Apology Mrs Janet Ritchie welcomed everyone to the meeting and invited nominations for chair. Councillor Alexander nominated Councillor McKenzie Councillor Curran seconded With no other nomination Councillor McKenzie was appointed chair and took over the meeting from Janet Ritchie 2. Order of Business The order of business was as detailed in the agenda 3. Declarations of interest There was no declarations of interest received. 4. Minute of Previous Meeting Although no minute was submitted with the agenda, Previous Committee members Councillor Curran and Councillor Smaill proposed and seconded the previous minute as an accurate of the previous meeting 21 February 2022 5. Public Reports Agenda No. Report Title 5.1 Police Fire and Rescue Board – Membership, Terms of Reference Executive Director Place Outline of report and summary of discussion The Police Fire and Rescue Board is invited to:- (a) To consider the appointment of a Chair; and (b) To note its Membership and Terms of Reference Terms of Reference This Board will report to Midlothian Council and link in to the wider Midlothian Community Planning arrangements. This governance structure of the Board will comply with the requirements of the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012. The Board remit includes: • Scrutiny of Police and Fire Plans • Performance Reporting and statistical reports of complaints and policing and fire and rescue Midlothian; • Notification of any Midlothian policing and fire rescue matters subject to independent national review bodies; • Providing comments/replies on any consultation documents pertaining to policing and fire and rescue services; and • Recommending improvements in local policing and fire and rescue Page 4 of 60
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Service. Janet Ritchie introduced the report and as previously noted invited nominations for Chair from the Elected Members Decision Councillor McKenzie appointed Chair Action The Board noted the content of the report Agenda No. Report Title 5.2 Scottish Fire and Rescue Service 9 week consultation on the draft Strategic Plan (2022-25) Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Outline of report and summary of discussion WHAT IS THE STRATEGIC PLAN 2022-25? The SFRS was established in April 2013. Since then we have produced strategic plans every three years to detail the activities we undertake to contribute to the safety and wellbeing of Scotland’s communities, whilst keeping our firefighters safe. This Strategic Plan outlines the high-level outcomes through which we will continually work towards our overall purpose, as outlined in the Fire and Rescue Framework for Scotland 2022: ‘To work in partnership with communities and with others in the public, private and third sectors on prevention, protection and response to improve the safety and wellbeing of people throughout Scotland.’ The Fire and Rescue Framework for Scotland 2022 also sets for us seven strategic priorities and we have a statutory duty to have regard to these when developing our Strategic Plan: SFRS Long-Term Vision As well as considering the Fire Framework, this Strategic Plan supports the achievement of our SFRS Long- Term Vision. Our Vision is an aspirational document 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. This Plan outlines the next stage in that journey. Our Plan has been developed with these important documents in mind, with our seven Outcomes complementing the strategic priorities of the Fire and Rescue Framework for Scotland. We have developed this Plan in consultation with our people, a range of our partners across the country and the people of Scotland. • Prevention and Protection • Response • Innovation and Modernisation • Climate Change • Effective Governance and Performance • Partnership • People Hillary Sangster introduced the consultation highlighting areas of interest and encouraging all to participate in shaping the future strategic aims of the Fire Service. It was noted the local area plan will be more specific to Midlothian. All Members welcomed the consultation and requested outcomes to be included to benchmark progress over the next three years. Page 5 of 60
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Hillary Sangster noted a number of challenges including the opportunity some officers may take to retire and the need then to recruit while maintaining the skills base. This would require more collaborative work with partners, there would be other competing priorities that would need managed. Councillor McKenzie asked if the Eskbank site was too old now to be used. Hillary Sangster explained that currently it was not fit for purpose and it and other facilities would be considered whether a new build at that site or another, or colocation with other partners, options would be appraised. No timescale as yet, as the Fire service does this Nationally and it depends on National priorities. Population, Housing type etc. is included in the assessment for provision. This is a continual assessment by the Service. There is currently no requirement for another fire station in Midlothian. Responding to further questions Hilary Sangster stated she wasn’t aware of any issue with response times to calls. Options would be presented to the board as part of the consultation. Decision None Action The Board noted the content of the report Agenda No. Report Title Presented by: 5.3 Midlothian Fire Service Quarter 4 Scrutiny Performance Report Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Outline of report and summary of discussion Midlothian - Introduction - This performance report provides information on our prevention, protection and operational response activities within Midlothian for Quarter 4 of 2021-22 (1st January – 31st March 2022) including information on the year to date figures. The Scottish Government provides an overarching vision for public services. This vision supported by 11 National Outcomes, which demonstrate commitment to creating a more successful country, with opportunities for all of Scotland to flourish, through increasing sustainable growth. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) can make a significant contribution to improving these outcomes for Midlothian by contributing to the Community Planning arrangements across the area. The national priorities for the SFRS are set out in the Fire and Rescue Framework for Scotland. The SFRS Strategic Plan 2019-2022 outlines how the SFRS will deliver against these priorities and the outcomes against which this delivery can be measured. The priorities contained within the Local Fire and Rescue Plan for Midlothian 2021 contribute towards the priorities within the Single Midlothian Plan. The aims of the local Fire & Rescue Service in Midlothian are to reduce fire deaths and to reduce injuries from fire and other emergencies in the community. We aim to achieve this by working in partnership, being pro-active and targeting our prevention and protection activities to where they are required, based on evidence. The Local Fire and Rescue Plan for Midlothian 2021 identifies the following five objectives as the main focus for service delivery locally: Local Priorities: • As part of a Community Partnership approach, we will make people safer in their homes. Page 6 of 60
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• We will promote Community Resilience whilst contributing to improved outcomes for people involved in non-fire emergencies. • Together with our Community Partners, we will contribute to making roads in Midlothian safer. • As part of a Community Partnership, we will challenge anti-social behaviour. • In partnership, we will aim to reduce the occurrence and impact of Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals. Andrew Anderson referred to the report taking the board through some of the content, highlighting areas of improvement and areas of challenge. He highlighted throughout the key relationships with partners including the Council Services and Police Scotland. It was noted that the changes to smoke detectors requirements take responsibility away from the Fire Service and assistance is available to those that meet the criteria. The Fire Service can fit smoke to those who do not meet the Scottish Government Criteria, but these detectors are not linked and it’s merely to provide some sort of early warning system. Those residents/ landlords who do not meet the criteria for linked Alarm system fitting assistance are required to take responsibility and source their own. Members asked if the council is making the most of referrals to the Fire Service Derek Oliver replied that annual gas checks give opportunity and other council workers with access to properties would make referrals as required. He added that he would reinforce the importance to the teams. Councillor Curran asked if car parking concerns raised in certain streets and access routes to beauty spots were causing delays in response times. Councillor Smaill highlighted the need to have caution and not over react and affect access to reservoirs. Andrew Anderson stated he was not aware of access issues and none that have hampered response teams. It was noted that on some land Scottish Water had responsibility to maintain access and parking/ no parking signs. Decision The Board noted the content of the report Agenda No. Report Title Presented by: 5.4 Police Scotland Midlothian Quarter 4 Performance Report 2021/22 Police Scotland Outline of report and summary of discussion Crimes and offences are grouped under recognised categories for statistical purposes. The Scottish Government defines these categories, as follows; Group 1 – Non Sexual Crimes of Violence Group 2 – Sexual Crimes Group 3 – Crimes of Dishonesty Group 4 – Fire-raising, Malicious Mischief etc. Page 7 of 60
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Group 5 – Other (Pro-activity) Crimes Group 6 – Miscellaneous Offences Group 7 - Offences Relating to Motor Vehicles Police Scotland publishes management information on an annual and quarterly basis by local authority and police division, as well as at a national level. These reports are produced to demonstrate Police Scotland’s commitment to transparency. Police Scotland publishes all of these reports on the ‘Our Performance’ section of the Police Scotland website. The reports can be accessed here: http://www.scotland.police.uk/about-us/our-performance/ The Midlothian Policing Plan uses the following Police performance indicators, and these have been mirrored in the Scrutiny Report to maintain parity of understanding: 1. Protecting the most vulnerable people; 2. Reducing Violence and Antisocial Behaviour; 3. Reducing acquisitive Crime; 4. Improving road safety; 5. Tackling Serious and Organised Crime. All figures quoted in this report are for the period April 2021 to March 2022 and are compared against the same reporting period from the previous year. Where figures are quoted on rate per 10,000 population, these are based on Midlothian’s population of 92,460 in 2019 (Scottish Government figures, published April 2020). James Robertson referred to the report highlighting key areas noting overall improvement and also two areas as noted in the report that improvement is required. Mr Robertson also noted the close working relationship with partner agencies such as the fire service and the Council in particular Social Services , he also added that other specialist Police Scotland departments assist with specialist knowledge in combatting ‘County Lines’ activities. It was noted that between Covid and the COP, last year resources were stretched. Due changes and retirement there is a recruitment and training catch up ongoing within Police Scotland. Adding that being part of a National Service allows for a degree of flexibility. In general the statics pointed toward a reduction is crime and increased detection rates. Councillor Curran welcomed the 31% increase in bail checks. Councillor Smaill suggested that in comparison with the Scottish Average Midlothian is out performing other areas. James Robertson highlighted the partnership work and its ongoing positive impact of crime in Midlothian, no one specific area, more a combination of various work streams. Councillor Alexander raised concerns about access to online drugs. She also raised the issue of a flat in Dundee being taken over by drug dealers, the resident being forced out. Also enquired about protection for those who report this type of activity or live close to it. James Robertson stated that the dark web is active and does allow the public to access drugs, however border security and specialist within the UK and Scottish Police Service were the frontline in protecting the population and stopping entry to the UK. He went onto encourage anyone who has any information to report it to Police Scotland. The county Page 8 of 60
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Lines issue is the area of the drug problem that will often take over property for the cultivation or supply of drugs and again any information should be reported to Police Scotland. All public members reporting this type of activity will have their risk assessed and appropriate measures put in place for their protection based on that assessment. Councillor McKenzie made reference to the NCAT team and their recent high visibility noting the very positive feedback from residents. He added, in general, it would be good to compare more of the statistics in the report with a national average. Councillors request the opportunity to meet the officer of both Police Scotland and the Fire Service ACTION – 1 - Police Scotland to provide a national average comparison for future reports ACTION – 2 - Police Scotland and Scottish Fire Service to arrange meet and greet opportunity Decision The Board noted the contents of the Report. Next Meeting to be held on 29 August 2022 The meeting terminated at 12.51 pm Page 9 of 60
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Page Template 201 8/19 201 9/20 202 0/21 Ward Count Penicuik Ward 1 Penicu 1 ## ## 6255 Bonnyrigg Ward 1 Bonn 2 767 ## 7452 Dalkeith Ward 1 Dalke 3 ## ## 6034 Midlothian West Ward 1 Midloth4 ## ## 6769 Midlothian East Ward 1 Midloth5 ## ## 7120 Midlothian South Ward 1 Midloth6 ## ## 5941 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 Population 84240 Dwellings 37051 Land mass 35527.527 Local Authority Midlothian 3 LA(1) in LSO East Lothian 2 East Lothian LA(2) in LSO Midlothian 1 Midlothian LA(3) in LSO Scottish Borders 3 Scottish Borders LSO E5 - East Lothian / Midlothian / Scottish Borders E5 ## LSO(1) in SDA E1 - Edinburgh City 1 LSO(2) in SDA E2 - Fife 1 LSO(3) in SDA E3 - Clackmannanshire / Stirling 1 LSO(4) in SDA E4 - Falkirk / West Lothian 1 LSO(5) in SDA E5 - East Lothian / Midlothian / Scottish Borders 1 LSO(6) in SDA x LSO(7) in SDA x SDA East ## Scotland ## East ## 0 2021/22 2022/23 PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THERE ARE FORMULAS PRESENT IN THIS SECTION THAT SHOULD NOT BE OVERWRITTEN. THE SECTION IS LEFT 'UNPROTECTED' TO ALLOW YOU TO INSERT YOUR COVER IMAGE HERE AND RESIZE AS NECESSARY. PLEASE CONTACT CHRIS FITZPATRICK IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS DISCLAIMER The figures included in this report are provisional and subject to change as a result of quality assurance and review. The statistics quoted are internal management information published in the interests of transparency and openness. The Scottish government publishes Official Statistics each year which allow for comparisons to be made over longer periods of time. Please ensure any external partners in receipt of these reports are aware of this. LOCAL PLAN PERFORMANCE REPORT FOR MIDLOTHIAN Quarter 1 Report, 1st April – 30th June, 2022 1 Page 11 of 60
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CONTENTS PAGE 1 2 3 4 5 Special Service Casualties - All False Alarm - UFAs Appendices Glossary Introduction Performance Summary Progress on local fire & rescue plan priorities 3 4 15 17 9 11 13 5 7 Local Risk Management and Preparedness All deliberate primary fires All fire casualties (fatal & non-fatal (incl. p/c's)) All deliberate fires excl. dwellings Special Service - RTCs History 2 Page 12 of 60
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Introduction Midlothian - Introduction - This performance report provides information on our prevention, protection and operational response activities within Midlothian for Quarter 1 of 2022-23 (1st April – 30th June 2022) including information on the year to date figures. The Scottish Government provides an overarching vision for public services. This vision supported by 11 National Outcomes, which demonstrate commitment to creating a more successful country, with opportunities for all of Scotland to flourish, through increasing sustainable growth. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) can make a significant contribution to improving these outcomes for Midlothian by contributing to the Community Planning arrangements across the area. The national priorities for the SFRS are set out in the Fire and Rescue Framework for Scotland. The SFRS Strategic Plan 2019-2022 outlines how the SFRS will deliver against these priorities and the outcomes against which this delivery can be measured. The priorities contained within the Local Fire and Rescue Plan for Midlothian 2021 contribute towards the priorities within the Single Midlothian Plan. The aims of the local Fire & Rescue Service in Midlothian are to reduce fire deaths and to reduce injuries from fire and other emergencies in the community. We aim to achieve this by working in partnership, being pro-active and targeting our prevention and protection activities to where they are required, based on evidence. The Local Fire and Rescue Plan for Midlothian 2021 identifies the following five objectives as the main focus for service delivery locally: Local Priorities: • As part of a Community Partnership approach, we will make people safer in their homes. • We will promote Community Resilience whilst contributing to improved outcomes for people involved in non-fire emergencies. • Together with our Community Partners, we will contribute to making roads in Midlothian safer. • As part of a Community Partnership, we will challenge anti-social behaviour. • In partnership, we will aim to reduce the occurrence and impact of Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals. Area Commander Hilary Sangster Local Senior Officer for Midlothian, East Lothian and the Scottish Borders. hilary.sangster@firescotland.gov.uk 3 Page 13 of 60
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Performance Summary Scorecard We measure how well we are meeting our priorities using 6 key indicators, depicted below Key performance indicator 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 16 13 17 11 20 1 4 2 2 1 0 3 77 91 70 70 117 1 6 5 4 7 5 3 10 6 7 5 9 1 99 88 51 90 83 3 All other incidents #REF! #REF! #REF! #REF! #REF! 1 RED DIAMOND 10% higher than the previous YTD period, or local target not achieved. 2 YELLOW TRIANGLE Up to 9% higher than the previous YTD period, or local target not achieved. 3 GREEN CIRCLE Equal to or improved upon the previous equivalent quarter (or YTD period), or local target achieved. Note Midlothian - Scorecard - Note Incident Overview Midlothian - Scorecard - Incident Overview The chart below illustrates incidents YTD attended within Midlothian council over the last 5 fiscal years Apr to (& incl.) Jun YTD Year to date (1st April 2022 – 30th June 2022), the SFRS, responded to 368 incidents in Midlothian, which is a increase of 31 incidents compared with the same reporting period last year. Quarterly comparison RAG Rating = the reporting period compared to the average of the three previous quarterly reporting periods. Year to Date RAG Rating = the cumulative total of all quarterly performance in current year compared to cumulative total of all quarterly performance in previous year. RAG rating - KEY RAG rating All deliberate primary fires All fire casualties (fatal & non-fatal (incl. p/c's)) All deliberate fires excl. dwellings Special Service - RTCs Special Service Casualties - All False Alarm - UFAs 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 All Incidents False Alarms Fires Special Service 4 Page 14 of 60
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Progress on local fire & rescue plan priorities Midlothian - RiskMngmnt - RiskPreparedness Local Risk Management and Preparedness Train our staff to deal with our local risks Midlothian - RiskMngmnt - TrainStaff Gather and analyse risk information Midlothian - RiskMngmnt - GatherAnalyse Work with partners to mitigate risks Midlothian - RiskMngmnt - Partners Deal with major events Midlothian - RiskMngmnt - MajorEvents The Service must identify, prioritise and plan to meet the risks in each local community. We said we would: • train our staff to deal with our local risks • gather and analyse risk information • work with partners to mitigate risks • deal with major events All of our operational staff undertake routine and risk specific skill acquisition and maintenance training. All of our operational staff gather and analyse local risk information and operational intelligence, used in our preparations to resolve incidents. We conduct Post Incident Debriefs to identify any lessons that can be learned from our preparedness and response to emergency events. We use Urgent Operational Intelligence Briefings to inform our operational staff of any safety critical information. We continue to be an active member of the East Local Resilience Partnership. We share information with local authority partners and other key stakeholders (e.g. Police Scotland) to ensure emergency event risks are mitigated. There were no major fire events or significant emergency events in this reporting period. 5 Page 15 of 60
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Progress on local fire & rescue plan priorities Midlothian - Priority - All deliberate primary fires Reduction of 'All deliberate primary fires' Results Midlothian - Results - All de Reasons Midlothian - Reasons - All d Actions Midlothian - Actions - All de 164 165 166 167 168 YTD ward ave. for Midlothian - 3 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 Sparklines Midlothian 16 13 17 11 20 Penicuik 1 1 1 0 2 Bonnyrigg 1 0 3 2 4 Dalkeith 4 2 2 5 3 Midlothian West 3 1 3 1 0 Midlothian East 3 8 5 3 5 Midlothian South 4 1 3 0 6 #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A Accidental dwelling fires can have devastating effects on our community. The SFRS is committed to keeping people safe in their homes. We share information with partners to make sure that the right people get the right information they need, particularly those who are vulnerable due to age, isolation or addiction. Reduction of Accidental Dwelling Fires contributes to The Single Midlothian Plan. During this reporting period, 125 Home Fire Safety Visits were carried out within Midlothian. SFRS continue to work in partnership to educate and inform people about fire and safety, in the home. Appendix 1 'Midlothian Prevention & Protection Activities' provides further details on our prevention activities. We aim to reduce Accidental Dwelling Fires in Midlothian by contributing towards the SFRS target of 10% reduction per year, over a three-year rolling period. During this quarter, we responded to 10 Accidental Dwelling Fires, which is an increase of 1 incident compared with the same period last year. The long-term trend based upon incidents/10,000 population shows Midlothian performing well below the Scottish and East Service Delivery Area trend lines. Of the 10 accidental dwelling fires attended, 9 occurred in single occupancy households. The main cause of fire is cooking (60%). 9 of the 10 fires had no fire damage, were limited to the first item ignited and/or confined to the room where the fire started and therefore, relatively minor in nature. It is clear from this evidence to continue to target those mostly at risk in single occupancy households and to ensure those properties have working smoke detection. Unfortunately, 3 from the 10 domestic properties did not have working smoke alarms fitted. 0 10 20 30 40 50 Q1 18/19 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 19/20 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 20/21 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 21/22 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 22/23 Five year data for Midlothian 17 20 13 17 0 10 20 30 2021/22 2022/23 YTD Incidents Incs Target 0.0 5.0 10.0 Q1 18/19 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 19/20 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 20/21 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 21/22 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 22/23 Reduction of 'All deliberate primary fires' per10000 head of population Midlothian East Scotland 6 Page 16 of 60
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Progress on local fire & rescue plan priorities Midlothian - Priority - All fire casualties (fatal & non-fatal (incl. p/c's)) Reduction of 'All fire casualties (fatal & non-fatal (incl. p/c's))' Results Midlothian - Results - All fire casualties (fatal & non-fatal (incl. p/c's)) Reasons Midlothian - Reasons - All fire casualties (fatal & non-fatal (incl. p/c's)) Actions Midlothian - Actions - All fire casualties (fatal & non-fatal (incl. p/c's)) 164 165 166 167 168 YTD ward ave. for Midlothian - 0 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 Sparklines Midlothian 4 2 2 1 0 Penicuik 2 0 0 1 0 Bonnyrigg 0 1 0 0 0 Dalkeith 1 0 1 0 0 Midlothian West 1 0 0 0 0 Midlothian East 0 1 0 0 0 Midlothian South 0 0 1 0 0 #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A There were no reported fire fatalities, in the 3-month period. We aim to reduce Fire Casualties in Midlothian each per year, which contributes towards the SFRS target of reducing Fire Casualties by 5% per year, over a three-year rolling period. In this reporting period, SFRS dealt with no casualties due to dwelling fires. The figures show a change from the same reporting period last year. The long-term trend based upon casualties/10,000 population shows Midlothian is performing well below the Scottish average and East SDA average. Fire casualty and fatality rates provide an indication of the amount of serious, life-threatening injuries that occur due to fire. This can indicate not only the success of SFRS in reducing the number of life risk fires through community fire safety and similar activities, but also their success in response activity in saving lives. During this reporting period, 125 Home Fire Safety Visits were carried out. We continue to work with our partners in Midlothian Council and seek opportunities with social work and NHS to target those most vulnerable and at risk from fire. In response, we received 21 Home fire safety visit referrals. We have provided 5 referrals for support to partner agencies. Appendix 1 'Midlothian Prevention & Protection Activities' provides further details on current activities. Historically Midlothian has low numbers of casualties from fires and it is positive to note that this trend remains low. We are pleased to report the YTD figure as a 5 year low. 0 2 4 6 8 10 Q1 18/19 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 19/20 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 20/21 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 21/22 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 22/23 Five year data for Midlothian 2 0 2 2 0 1 2 3 2021/22 2022/23 YTD Incidents Incs Target 0.0 50.0 100.0 Q1 18/19 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 19/20 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 20/21 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 21/22 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 22/23 Reduction of 'All fire casualties (fatal & non-fatal (incl. p/c's))' per1000000 head of population Midlothian East Scotland 7 Page 17 of 60
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Progress on local fire & rescue plan priorities Midlothian - Priority - All deliberate fires excl. dwellings Reduction of 'All deliberate fires excl. dwellings' Results Midlothian - Results - All deliberate fires excl. dwellings Reasons Midlothian - Reasons - All deliberate fires excl. dwellings Actions Midlothian - Actions - All deliberate fires excl. dwellings 164 165 166 167 168 YTD ward ave. for Midlothian - 20 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 Sparklines Midlothian 77 91 70 70 117 Penicuik 5 1 5 1 14 Bonnyrigg 7 10 14 9 16 Dalkeith 21 18 11 11 26 Midlothian West 7 15 12 7 12 Midlothian East 15 36 18 27 32 Midlothian South 22 11 10 15 17 #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A There were 117 deliberate fires within the reporting period, which is a increase of 47 when compared to the same period last year. The long-term trend based upon incidents/10,000 population shows Midlothian performing below the Scottish and East Service Delivery Area trend line. Of the 117 deliberate fire incidents, 97 (83%) of incidents were ‘deliberate secondary fires’ mainly, waste or scrubland, wood or crop; 6 primary fire incidents involving trees; 19 involved refuse/bins including wheelie bins and recycling bins; 5 incidents involved vehicles; 1 incident in a private garage. Historically deliberate fire setting has not been a significant problem for the SFRS in Midlothian, however recent years have shown a distinct increase in this activity and there is a close link between deliberate secondary fires and other forms of anti-social behaviour. In the main, deliberate fires are secondary fires categorised into refuse/bins, grassland or derelict buildings incidents. Reduction of Deliberate Fire Setting contributes to the Single Midlothian Plan. The SFRS continue to work with our Partners and any emerging themes are managed in Partnership with relevant intervention and prevention activities carried out. Various on-going preventative activities have been undertaken throughout the year targeting the issue of deliberate fire-raising. This includes various youth engagement events, thematic actions, information sharing/visits to schools and other partnership work. 0 50 100 150 200 250 Q1 18/19 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 19/20 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 20/21 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 21/22 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 22/23 Five year data for Midlothian 70 117 91 70 0 50 100 150 2021/22 2022/23 YTD Incidents Incs Target 0.0 20.0 40.0 Q1 18/19 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 19/20 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 20/21 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 21/22 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 22/23 Reduction of 'All deliberate fires excl. dwellings' per10000 head of population Midlothian East Scotland 8 Page 18 of 60
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Progress on local fire & rescue plan priorities Midlothian - Priority - Special Service - RTCs Reduction of 'Special Service - RTCs' Results Midlothian - Results - Special Service - RTCs Reasons Midlothian - Reasons - Special Service - RTCs Actions Midlothian - Actions - Special Service - RTCs 164 165 166 167 168 YTD ward ave. for Midlothian - 1 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 Sparklines Midlothian 6 5 4 7 5 Penicuik 1 1 2 1 1 Bonnyrigg 0 0 0 0 0 Dalkeith 3 0 0 2 1 Midlothian West 1 0 1 2 1 Midlothian East 1 3 1 1 2 Midlothian South 0 1 0 1 0 #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A While much of this risk is out with the control of SFRS, responding to Non-Fire Emergencies such as Road Traffic Collisions is a key part of our intervention activities. The SFRS is committed to working with partners and other stakeholders to drive continuous improvement in this area. Reduction of Casualties from Non-Fire Emergencies contributes to the Single Midlothian Plan, number of people killed or seriously injured in road accidents. The SFRS is a member of a multi-agency approach to reducing Road Traffic Collision’s and the associated casualties and fatalities. The continued delivery of Tomorrow’s Driver programme targeting young people is an excellent partnership approach to reducing road traffic collisions. We attended 5 Road Traffic Collisions during this period, which is a reduction when compared with the same reporting period last year. Per 10,000 head of population, Midlothian is performing in line with the Scottish and East Service Delivery area trend lines. The SFRS only attend those RTC’s they are requested to attend this number does not reflect the total number within Midlothian. 0 5 10 15 Q1 18/19 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 19/20 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 20/21 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 21/22 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 22/23 Five year data for Midlothian 7 5 4 7 0 5 10 2021/22 2022/23 YTD Incidents Incs Target 0.0 1.0 2.0 Q1 18/19 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 19/20 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 20/21 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 21/22 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 22/23 Reduction of 'Special Service - RTCs' per10000 head of population Midlothian East Scotland 9 Page 19 of 60
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Progress on local fire & rescue plan priorities Midlothian - Priority - Special Service Casualties - All Reduction of 'Special Service Casualties - All' Results Midlothian - Results - Special Service Casualties - All Reasons Midlothian - Reasons - Special Service Casualties - All Actions Midlothian - Actions - Special Service Casualties - All 164 165 166 167 168 YTD ward ave. for Midlothian - 2 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 Sparklines Midlothian 10 6 7 5 9 Penicuik 2 0 2 0 3 Bonnyrigg 0 2 0 0 1 Dalkeith 2 0 3 0 2 Midlothian West 4 1 2 2 2 Midlothian East 2 2 0 2 1 Midlothian South 0 1 0 1 0 #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A While much of this risk is out with the control of SFRS, responding to Non-Fire Emergencies is a key part of our intervention activities. The SFRS is committed to working with partners and other stakeholders to drive continuous improvement in this area. Reduction of Casualties from Non-Fire Emergencies contributes to the Single Midlothian Plan. There were 2 fatal casualties from co-responding or assisting other agencies incidents. There were 7 non-fatal casualties (2 from RTC incidents, 5 from effecting entry, co-responding or assisting other agencies incidents). We attended special service incident types in the last quarter with a total of 9 casualties (2 fatal and 7 non-fatal casualties). This is a increase of 4 special service casualties when compared with the same reporting period last year. Per 10,000 head of population, Midlothian is performing below the Scottish and East Service Delivery area trend lines. The SFRS in Midlothian will continue to respond to the communities needs in terms of other non-fire emergencies with the overall objective of reducing casualty and fatality rates within Midlothian. 0 5 10 15 20 25 Q1 18/19 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 19/20 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 20/21 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 21/22 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 22/23 Five year data for Midlothian 5 9 7 5 0 5 10 2021/22 2022/23 YTD Incidents Incs Target 0.0 2.0 4.0 Q1 18/19 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 19/20 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 20/21 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 21/22 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 22/23 Reduction of 'Special Service Casualties - All' per10000 head of population Midlothian East Scotland 10 Page 20 of 60
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Progress on local fire & rescue plan priorities Midlothian - Priority - False Alarm - UFAs Reduction of 'False Alarm - UFAs' Results Midlothian - Results - False Alarm - UFAs Reasons Midlothian - Reasons - False Alarm - UFAs Actions Midlothian - Actions - False Alarm - UFAs 164 165 166 167 168 YTD ward ave. for Midlothian - 14 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 Sparklines Midlothian 99 88 51 90 83 Penicuik 7 7 8 8 11 Bonnyrigg 17 17 8 14 11 Dalkeith 13 17 5 16 11 Midlothian West 35 30 17 27 27 Midlothian East 13 9 6 18 10 Midlothian South 14 8 7 7 13 #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals (UFAS) are defined as incidents where an automated fire alarm system activates and results in the mobilisation of SFRS resources, when the reason for that alarm turns out to be connected with faulty or defective alarm equipment. The SFRS is committed to working with partners and other stakeholders to reduce Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals. We continue to monitor Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals calls and our Fire Safety Enforcement Officers work closely with premises to reduce further incidents. This includes discussing technological, procedural and management solutions in order to prevent future Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals incidents. In Midlothian, we are currently engaging with various premises giving advice to prevent further occurrences. Note: Appendix 1 'Midlothian Prevention & Protection Activities' provides further details. SFRS attended 83 Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals incidents during this reporting period, which is a decrease of 7 incident when compared to the same reporting period last year. Midlothian trend line is performing below the Scotland and the East delivery area trendline. Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals were caused by the following: 22% faults/Defects & cause of actuation unknown, 15% accidental or good intent, 15% Carelessly set off, 15% due to contaminents (dust/insects/steam/aerosol), 16% caused by fumes from people smoking, cooking or burnt toast, and 8% fire alarm system testing. 0 50 100 150 Q1 18/19 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 19/20 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 20/21 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 21/22 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 22/23 Five year data for Midlothian 90 83 51 90 0 50 100 2021/22 2022/23 YTD Incidents Incs Target 0.0 10.0 20.0 Q1 18/19 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 19/20 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 20/21 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 21/22 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 22/23 Reduction of 'False Alarm - UFAs' per10000 head of population Midlothian East Scotland 11 Page 21 of 60
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Page 4 of 5 Appendix 1 Midlothian Prevention & Protection Activities Quarter 1: 1st April– 30th June 2022 Fire Safety Enforcement Audits The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is the enforcing authority for the Fire Scotland Act 2005 and Fire Safety Regulations 2006. The act applies to specific non-domestic premises and requires duty holders to comply with relevant aspects of the Act and Regulations. SFRS responsibilities as the enforcing authority are captured within an Enforcement Framework. The Framework identifies and assigns priority to premises type with those premises deemed as higher risk given priority for auditing purposes. Premise providing sleeping accommodation such as hospitals, care homes, houses of multiple occupation, hostels and hotels receive an annual audit. Other premises that are subject to audit but deemed lower risk will be visited every three or five years. Within Midlothian we have two (2) Officers who plan and carry out these duties. The Officers are also available to provide Fire Safety advice, consulting with partners such as Local Authority Building control functions and the wider public with Fire Scotland Act 2005 responsibilities. MIDLOTHIAN AUDITS 22/23 APRIL- JUNE YTD 40 40 Home Fire Safety Visits The delivery of Home Fire Safety Visits (HFSVs) is the corner stone of the SFRS Community Safety Engagement framework. By visiting households to provide fire safety advice and smoke alarms, the numbers of dwelling fires and casualties will be reduced. Requests for HFSVs are generated in several ways, including self-referral, SFRS partners referring and visits carried out after SFRS have attended a domestic fire incident. This is known as Post Domestic Incident Response (PDIR), offering a HFSV to the properties and occupants impacted directly by the fire and the wider neighbourhood area. When a HFSV is generated, the risk within the property is calculated by asking the occupant a number of specific questions. The outcome will be either, High, Medium or Low risk. This outcome determines priority in relation to carrying out the visit and the frequency for future re-visits. The table below highlights the number of visits carried out in Midlothian for this reporting period. MIDLOTHIAN HIGH MEDIUM LOW TOTALS PREV QRT 22/23 YTD Ward Bonnyrigg 12 9 2 23 Dalkeith 5 13 3 21 Mid East 15 13 2 30 Mid South 12 10 3 25 Mid West 9 11 2 22 Penicuik 1 3 0 4 TOTALS 125 NA 125 Page 23 of 60
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Page 2 of 3 Home Fire Safety Referrals The table below details how HFSVs were generated. Post Domestic Incident Response (PDIR) 27 British Red Cross 11 Care & Repair 2 Family 4 Midlothian Falls Team 1 Other 1 Police Concern 1 Self-referral 70 SP Energy Networks 1 Social Services 2 Women’s Aid East & Mid 5 Total 125 Page 24 of 60
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Page 3 of 3 Partnership Working Youth Engagement During this period or Community Action Team (CAT) have been busy delivering our Fire Skills Youth programmes across Midlothian, engaging with the ‘Bounce Project’ at Dalkeith Fire Station and individuals referred by Midlothian Youth Offenders Group. Similar events/activity has been delivered in Gorebridge and Hawthornden Primary School. We are currently liaising with a number of Secondary Schools to confirm delivery of Fire Skills programme over the next few months. Work with partners including Police Scotland is ongoing to address incidence of deliberate fire raising within Midlothian. Safeguarding During this period our teams continued to identify and refer adults at risk of harm and/or in need of support. This has resulted in 5 referrals being processed to Social Services. Partner agencies have also requested 11 Enhanced Home Fire Safety Visits through Police concern reports or direct requests from social services. Other Work Completed or In Progress SFRS Local Community Action staff, in collaboration with other partners delivered Water Safety messages via social media and presentations. Two events demonstrating SFRS Water Rescue capabilities were also delivered at Glencourse and Gladhouse Reservoirs. These events were supported by Police Scotland. The Local CAT attends various multi-agency forums within Midlothian. This includes Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARAC), Midlothian Alcohol Partnership and Midlothian Voluntary Sector. We are also delivering courses and sessions to support our Corporate Parenting responsibilities within Midlothian. Page 25 of 60
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OFFICIAL 1 | P a g e OFFICIAL Midlothian Area Command The Lothians and Scottish Borders Policy Development and Scrutiny Panel Quarter 1 – 2022/2023 The data provided in this report is for information purposes only and is not official crime statistics. This report has been generated to allow Partnership Members to conduct their scrutiny responsibilities. Due to delayed reporting or recording of crimes, incidents or road accidents and the management of crime enquiries, there is likely to be differences between the information in this report and the final Police Scotland statistics. It would not be appropriate to refer to, quote or use any data in this report as official statistics. Police Fire and Rescue Board Monday 29 August 2022 Item No 5.2 Page 27 of 60
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OFFICIAL 2 | P a g e OFFICIAL Our Vision Sustained excellence in service and protection. Our Purpose To improve the safety and wellbeing of people, places and communities in Scotland. Our Values Integrity, Fairness and Respect. Page 28 of 60
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OFFICIAL 3 | P a g e OFFICIAL Contents of Report Lothian and Scottish Borders Division Policing Priorities 4 Introduction 5 Performance Summary Report 6 Executive Summary 7 - 9 Protecting the most vulnerable people Missing Persons 10 Domestic Abuse Incidents 11 Racially Aggravated Conduct 12 Crime (Group 2) 13 Drugs supply, Production & Cultivation 14 Reducing Violence and Antisocial Behaviour Crimes of Violence (Group 1) 15 Reducing Anti-Social Behaviour 16 Reducing Acquisitive Crime Dishonesty (Group 3) 17 Housebreaking 18 Improving Road Safety Road Safety 19 - 20 Tackling Serious & Organised Crime Tackling Serious & Organised Crime 21 Complaints About the Police 22 – 23 Midlothian CAT team – Q1 Update 24 – 27 Appendix Lothian and Scottish Borders Divisional Crime Overview 28 - 30 Midlothian Crime Overview 31 -33 Page 29 of 60
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OFFICIAL 5 | P a g e OFFICIAL Introduction Crimes and offences are grouped under recognised categories for statistical purposes. The Scottish Government defines these categories, as follows; Group 1 – Non Sexual Crimes of Violence Group 2 – Sexual Crimes Group 3 – Crimes of Dishonesty Group 4 – Fire-raising, Malicious Mischief etc. Group 5 – Other (Pro-activity) Crimes Group 6 – Miscellaneous Offences Group 7 - Offences Relating to Motor Vehicles Police Scotland publishes management information on an annual and quarterly basis by local authority and police division, as well as at a national level. These reports are produced to demonstrate Police Scotland’s commitment to transparency. Police Scotland publishes all of these reports on the ‘Our Performance’ section of the Police Scotland website. The reports can be accessed here: http://www.scotland.police.uk/about-us/our-performance/ The Midlothian Policing Plan uses the following Police performance indicators, and these have been mirrored in the Scrutiny Report to maintain parity of understanding: 1. Protecting the most vulnerable people; 2. Reducing Violence and Antisocial Behaviour; 3. Reducing acquisitive Crime; 4. Improving road safety; 5. Tackling Serious and Organised Crime. All figures quoted in this report are for the period April 2022 to June 2022 and are compared against the same reporting period from the previous year. Where figures are quoted on rate per 10,000 population, these are based on Midlothian’s population of 92,460 in 2019 (Scottish Government figures, published April 2020). Page 31 of 60
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OFFICIAL 7 | P a g e OFFICIAL Executive Summary The first quarter (Q1) of 2022/23 has continued to present challenges for policing in Midlothian, however as result of the determination, dedication and flexibility of our staff, we have continued to deliver the standard of service that communities throughout Midlothian expect of Police Scotland. I would like to highlight two areas of particular interest in Q1; Recognising the negative impact that Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) has on all communities, Policing within Midlothian has focussed on addressing these types during Q1 2022/23. Reported ASB is down 27.74% compared to the 5 year average. Similar reductions are reflected in the number of Threatening & Abusive Behaviour type incidents, with 54 fewer incidents recorded compared to the 5 year average. Likewise there has been a 19.27% reduction in reported Vandalism type offences compared to the 5 year average. Throughout Q1 Midlothian Community Action Team (MCAT) officers concentrated on ASB reported within Rosewell, Roslin, Penicuik and Morrisons at Dalkeith. Through working alongside key partners such as Midlothian Council to locate portable CCTV cameras and arranging patrols during key demand periods a significant amount of alcohol has been seized and a Youth was charged with a number of shopliftings and racial offences in the Rosewell area. He is now subject to intervention by partner agencies. Similarly in response to increased concerns about vandalism on buses and along bus routes within Midlothian, MCAT and Community Policing Officers carried out a significant number of patrols in conjunction with Lothian Regional Transport (LRT). This involved Officers in uniform and plain clothes travelling on buses and patrolling targeted routes. As a result officers engaged productively with a number of youths raising awareness of this problem, and 1 youth was charged with possession of an offence weapon. LRT encouragingly reported a drop in anti-social behaviour on their bus routes, and we have used this partnership working to develop a successful strategy that can be used throughout Midlothian to address similar ASB. Secondly, Lothians and Scottish Borders Division have a well-established collaborative approach with local communities and partners to deliver our shared priorities. We are now in the process of developing the next Local Police Plan which will outline priorities from 2023 until 2026. I am committed to ensuring that this is fully reflective of the needs of local people and based on engagement to identify the things that are important to our communities. In order to make that engagement as effective and meaningful as possible we have developed the annual ‘Your Police’ survey which I would encourage you to complete. This will enable us to consider views and incorporate them into our key priorities and actions, ensuring they remain reflective and relevant. The survey can be accessed via the attached QR code or by visiting Your Police 2022-2023 - Police Scotland - Citizen Space Page 33 of 60
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OFFICIAL 8 | P a g e OFFICIAL Executive Summary Missing Persons – During Q1 2022/23 there have been 23 Adults reported as missing, a 39.47% reduction on Q1 2021/22 where 38 reports were received. During Q1 2022/23 there have been 2 Cared for Adults reported as missing, a 50% increase on Q1 2021/22 where 1 report were received. During Q1 2022/23 there have been 26 Children reported as missing, a 31.58% increase on Q1 2021/22 where 19 reports were received. During Q1 2022/23 there have been 17 Looked After Children reported as missing, a 41.67% increase on Q1 2021/22 where 12 reports were received. Domestic Abuse – The number of reported domestic abuse incidents (292 reports) during Q1 2022/23 is 3.5% below the 5 year average, whilst the total number of domestic abuse crimes and offences recorded is similarly 11.58% lower than the 5 year average. The Q1 Detection Rate for Total Crimes and Offences has decreased 24.54% compared to the 5 year average. Hate Crime – There has been an increase of 1.8 Hate Incidents reported in Q1 compared to the 5 year average. There has been a reduction of 2.4 Hate Crimes reported in Q1 compared to the 5 year average. The Q1 2022/23 detection rate for Hate Crime is 50%. Sexual Crimes – By the end of Q1 2022/23, reports of all Sexual Crime within Midlothian, had increased marginally 0.42% to 48 in comparison the 5 year average of 47.8 reports. The overall solvency rate for Group 2 crime in Midlothian during Q1 is 35.42%. During Q1 2022/23, 9 reports were recorded regarding Rape or Attempt Rape, mirroring the 5 Year Average. The Detection Rate during Q1 regarding this crime type is 55.56%. During Q1 2022/23, 15 reports were received regarding Indecent / Sexual Assault, representing a 15.73% decrease on the 5 year average. The Detection Rate regarding this crime type is 20%. Drugs Supply, Production and Cultivation –The detection rate relating to the ‘Production, Manufacture or Cultivation of Drugs’ during Q1 2022/21, is 100% with 1 incident reported. Reports regarding the Supply of Drugs remain down compared to the 5 year average, with 10 crimes being recorded Q1 2022/23 compared to the 5 year average of 14.4. The detection rate for Q1 is 80%. During Q1 2022/23 there were 60 Possession of Drugs crimes recorded, this figure is 50.2 recorded crimes less than the 5 year average. The detection rate for Q1 is 90%. Crimes Of Violence – During Q1 2022/23, reports of Serious Assault have decreased by 15.25% against the 5 year average, with a detection rate of 80%. Across the wider Lothian and Scottish Borders Division the detection rate is a lower 69.23%. During Q1 2022/23, reports of Robbery have similarly decreased 62.96% against the 5 year average, with solvency sitting at 50%. During Q1 2022/23, a total of 232 Common Assaults in Midlothian were reported. This figure is 9.74% above or 20.6 more recorded incidents than the 5 year average of 211.4. Detection rates during Q1 are 59.05%. Reducing Anti-Social Behaviour – During Q1 2022/23, a total of 1208 Antisocial Behaviour incidents were reported in Midlothian, this is a 27.74% reduction compared to the 5 year average. Midlothian continued to record a decrease in the number of Threatening & Abusive Behaviour type incidents, with 141 recorded during Q1 2022/23, compared to the 5 year average of 195. During Q1 the detection rate for Threatening & Abusive behaviour remained high at 74.47%. During Q1 2022/23 a total of 155 Vandalism type offences were recorded. This reflects a 19.27% reduction during Q1 compared to the 5 year average. The 23.23% detection rate. Compared to the 5 year average, during Q1 22/23, a 78.57% increase in Fire-raising type offences has been recorded. The detection rate for this type of offence is 20%. Page 34 of 60
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OFFICIAL 9 | P a g e OFFICIAL Dishonesty - YTD 2022/23, a total of 439 overall Group 3 crimes (including housebreaking crimes) have been recorded within Midlothian. This figure represents 67.6 fewer crimes or a 13.34% reduction compared to the 5 year average. Reported Theft of vehicles continues to remain below the 5 average of 27.8, with 18 incidents reported during Q1 2022/23. The detection rate for this offence is 38.89%. During Q1 2022/23 there were 10 Thefts from Insecure Vehicles, a reduction of 23 incidents on the 5 year average. Overall motor vehicle crime decreased by 46% when measured against the 5 year average. A total of 124 Common Theft incidents were recorded during Q1 2022/23, an 11% increase or 14 more incidents compared against the 5 year average. A total of 135 Theft Shoplifting incidents were recorded during Q1 2022/23, a 17.1% reduction or 28.4 fewer incidents compared against the 5 year average. Housebreaking - During Q1 2022/23, there were 36.4 fewer reports of all Housebreaking (including Dwelling House, Non-Dwelling House or Other Premises) in Midlothian compared to the 5 year average, continuing this positive trend. This represents a 45.84% reduction compared against the 5 year average. The Detection Rate for Midlothian during Q1 2022/23 is 16.28%. During Q1 2022/23, a total of 9 Housebreaking (Dwelling House) was recorded, this figure is 56.31% or 11.6 incidents below the 5 year average, with a Detection Rate of 11.11%. During Q1 2022/23, a total of 24 Housebreaking (Non-dwelling House) was recorded, this figure is 11.8 below the 5 year average, with a Detection Rate of 8.33%. Road Safety – No Fatal Road Traffic casualties were reported during Q1 2022/23 within Midlothian. During Q1 2022/23, within Midlothian 6 Serious Road Traffic casualties were recorded. This figure is 2 below the Q1 2021/22, reflecting a 25% reduction. There was similarly a 50% reduction in the number of children seriously injured, with only 1 casualty reported during Q1 2022/23, compared with 2 casualties reported during Q1 2021/22. During Q1 2022/23, within Midlothian 21 Slight Road Traffic casualties were recorded. This figure is 1 above the figure recorded during Q1 2021/22, reflecting a 5% increase. During Q1 2022/23, a total of 30 Drink and Drug Driving offences were detected, 5 offences or 6.77% fewer than the Q1 2021/22. Tackling Serious Organised Crime - Continued efforts to disrupt organised crime groups by targeting drugs supply offences, gathering intelligence and generating enforcement opportunities Page 35 of 60
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OFFICIAL 10 | P a g e OFFICIAL Protecting the most vulnerable people. Missing Persons The Lothians & Scottish Borders (J) Division and the communities of Midlothian recognise that protecting people, particularly those considered vulnerable, is a policing priority. Within the remit of protecting people is the work and investigations carried out to trace people who are reported missing. To put the scale of this work into context: • Police Scotland, on an annual basis undertake over 22,000 investigations into missing people; • In the Lothians and Scottish Borders Division this equates to the following; • Year 2017 / 2018 – 2390 missing person investigations; • Year 2018 / 2019 – 2581 missing person investigations; • Year 2019 / 2020 – 1786 missing person investigations. • Year 2020 / 2021 – 1468 missing person investigations. Recognising the vulnerability associated with missing people, particularly those that are young or suffering from mental health challenges, Police Scotland has adopted a rigorous investigation structure and management approach to incidents involving missing people. During Q1 2022/23 the co-ordinated use of specialist resources and local police officers in the search for several High Risk missing people resulted in them being found alive and I am pleased to report there have been no fatalities in respect of Midlothian Missing People. During Q1 2022/23 there have been 23 Adults reported as missing, a 39.47% reduction on Q1 2021/22 where 38 reports were received. During Q1 2022/23 there have been 2 Cared for Adults reported as missing, a 50% increase on Q1 2021/22 where 1 report were received. During Q1 2022/23 there have been 26 Children reported as missing, a 31.58% increase on Q1 2021/22 where 19 reports were received. During Q1 2022/23 there have been 17 Looked After Children reported as missing, a 41.67% increase on Q1 2021/22 where 12 reports were received. These increases on last year, reflect an increased post Covid / global pandemic return to normality, with significantly reduced lockdown guidance and increasing freedom of movement. Page 36 of 60
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OFFICIAL 11 | P a g e OFFICIAL Protecting the most vulnerable people. Domestic Abuse Incidents 5yr Average Q1 2022/23 % Change Number of Domestic Abuse Incidents 282.8 292 3.25 Total Crimes and offences in domestic abuse incidents 157.2 139 -11.58 Percentage of Domestic Incidents that result in a crime 39.53 34.25 -5.29 Total crimes and offences detection rate 70.55 53.24 -24.54 Total Detections for Domestic Bail Offences 13.2 17 28.79 The number of reported domestic abuse incidents (292 reports) during Q1 2022/23 is 3.5% below the 5 year average, whilst the total number of domestic abuse crimes and offences recorded is similarly 11.58% lower than the 5 year average. This demonstrates that Domestic Abuse will always remain a priority for Midlothian officers and reflects our continued successful work engaging with vulnerable persons and encouraging reports to police. The Q1 Detection Rate for Total Crimes and Offences has decreased 24.54% compared to the 5 year average. This decrease in detection rate is partly due to the temporary suspension of a dedicated Domestic Pack Team, whose resources are required to address ongoing resource pressures ensuring Response Policing teams within Midlothian maintain Operational Base Levels. The 28.79% increase in Domestic Bail Offences being identified, demonstrates our commitment to protecting Domestic Abuse Survivors, and in particular our continued practise of tasking Midlothian Community Action Team (MCAT) officers with daily pro-active bail curfew checks. The Lothians & Scottish Borders has a well-established Domestic Abuse Prevention Delivery Group which meets on a monthly basis with a view to sharing good practice, points of learning and new ideas across all areas within the Division. Page 37 of 60
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OFFICIAL 12 | P a g e OFFICIAL Protecting the most vulnerable people. Hate Crime Midlothian 5 year average Q1 2022/23 Q1 Per 10,000 Hate Incidents 22.2 24 2.60 Hate Crimes * 22.4 20 2.16 Hate Crime Detection Rate 68.75 50.00 Please note that in respect of recorded Hate Crimes, this section references; • Criminal Law Consolidation 1995 S50a (1) (B) & (5) Cause Distress & Alarm • Racially Aggravated Harassment (Criminal Law (Consolidation) (S) Act 1995 S50a (1) (A)) Racist Official Hate Crime statistics include all crime types which have a hate crime aggravator added to the crime. The aggravators are Disability, Race, Religion, Sexual Orientation and Transgender Identity. A Hate Crime is ‘any crime which is perceived by the victim or any other person to be motivated (wholly or partly) by malice and ill-will towards a social group’. • There has been an increase of 1.8 Hate Incidents reported in Q1 compared to the 5 year average. • There has been a reduction of 2.4 Hate Crimes reported in Q1 compared to the 5 year average. • The detection rate for Hate Crime at the end of Q1 is 50%. We are aware that these types of crimes are massively underreported, and over recent years have worked with many partner agencies to create new reporting mechanisms, including remote, online and 3rd party reporting, to try and increase reporting (and confidence in reporting), whilst better understanding patterns and identifying better support for victims. As part of Police Scotland’s national ‘Partnerships, Preventions and Community Wellbeing Strategy’, Hate Crime Champions have been introduced to each Division to provide a network of trained staff who are readily available to provide advice, support and assistance to colleagues in identifying and tackling the issues surrounding hate crime. The Lothians and Scottish Borders Division have trained 10 officers as hate crime champions, of which 3 are based in Midlothian. Page 38 of 60
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OFFICIAL 13 | P a g e OFFICIAL Protecting the most vulnerable people. Sexual Crimes (Group 2) Crime Type 5 Year average Q1 2022/23 Change YTD Per 10,000 population Q1 2022/23 Detection Rate Group 2 47.8 48 0.42% 5.19 35.42% Rape & Attempt Rape 9 9 0 0.97 55.56% Indecent/Sexual Assault 17.8 15 -15.73% 1.62 20.00% Other Group 2 20.8 24 15.38% 2.6 37.50% Tackling criminality that poses the greatest threat and risk is and will always be, a priority for officers in Midlothian. Rape and Sexual Crime is an area of focus in terms of providing confidence to report, undertaking professional investigations, providing victim support, pursuing perpetrators and managing offenders. The investigation of rape and sexual crime, alongside the management of offenders is achieved through close partnership working. By the end of Q1 2022/23, reports of all Sexual Crime within Midlothian, had increased marginally 0.42% to 48 in comparison the 5 year average of 47.8 reports. The overall solvency rate for Group 2 crime in Midlothian during Q1 is 35.42%. During Q1 2022/23, 9 reports were recorded regarding Rape or Attempt Rape, mirroring the 5 Year Average. The Detection Rate during Q1 regarding this crime type is 55.56%. During Q1 2022/23, 15 reports were received regarding Indecent / Sexual Assault, representing a 15.73% decrease on the 5 year average. The Detection Rate regarding this crime type is 20%. Page 39 of 60
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OFFICIAL 14 | P a g e OFFICIAL Protecting the most vulnerable people. Drug Supply, Production & Cultivation Drugs Supply 5 year average Q1 2022/23 Change YTD Per 10,000 population Q1 2022/23 Detection Rate Drugs Supply, Production and Cultivation 14.4 10 -30.56% 1.08 80.00% Police in Midlothian act to target those who bring harm to our communities and in particular those involved in the cultivation /manufacture, or supply of drugs. We recognise the national Drugs Deaths statistics in Scotland and are committed to targeting drug dealers, whilst working in partnership along with the Midlothian and East Lothian Drugs Partnership (MELDAP). Similarly as a preventative measure, incidents involving Non-Fatal overdoses are monitored and discussed with Healthcare partners ensuring vulnerable persons are supported fully. Local officers proactively develop investigations involving national specialist support when required, however we also encourage and rely upon community intelligence. We encourage reporting direct to police by phone, online, in person, or via remote reporting mechanisms and / or anonymously through Crimestoppers (0800 555111). The detection rate relating to the ‘Production, Manufacture or Cultivation of Drugs’ during Q1 2022/21, is 100% with 1 incident reported. Reports regarding the Supply of Drugs remain down compared to the 5 year average, with 10 crimes being recorded Q1 2022/23 compared to the 5 year average of 14.4. The detection rate for Q1 is 80%. During Q1 2022/23 there were 60 Possession of Drugs crimes recorded, this figure is 50.2 recorded crimes less than the 5 year average. The detection rate for Q1 is 90%. Page 40 of 60
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OFFICIAL 15 | P a g e OFFICIAL Reducing Violence and Antisocial Behaviour Crimes of Violence (Group 1) Crime Type 5 year average Q1 2022/23 Change YTD Per 10,000 population Q1 2022/23 Detection Rate Group 1 28.8 23 -20.14% 2.49 60.87% Serious Assault 11.8 10 -15.25% 1.08 80.00% Robbery 5.4 2 -62.96% 0.22 50.00% Common Assault 211.4 232 9.74% 25.09 59.05% *Common assaults are not recorded as group 1 crimes. Reducing violence remains a policing priority for all areas within The Lothian & Scottish Borders Division of Police Scotland. We recognise the impact violence has in our communities and the desire from these communities that we work to prevent such incidents and where they have occurred, swiftly identify the perpetrators. Detection rates for crimes of violence remain strong, led predominantly by CID and Proactive Crime Team officers. During Q1 2022/23, reports of Serious Assault have decreased by 15.25% against the 5 year average, with a detection rate of 80%. Across the wider Lothian and Scottish Borders Division the detection rate is a lower 69.23%. During Q1 2022/23, reports of Robbery have similarly decreased 62.96% against the 5 year average, with solvency sitting at 50%. During Q1 2022/23, a total of 232 Common Assaults in Midlothian were reported. This figure is 9.74% above or 20.6 more recorded incidents than the 5 year average of 211.4. Detection rates during Q1 are 59.05%. These figures include domestic assaults, which remain high, and which are explained elsewhere within this report. Across the wider Lothian and Scottish Borders Division the detection rate is a lower 53.02%. Page 41 of 60
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OFFICIAL 16 | P a g e OFFICIAL Reducing Violence and Antisocial Behaviour Reducing Antisocial Behaviour Indicator 5 Year Average 2022-23 Q1 Change TYTD Per 10,000 population Q1 2022/23 Detection Rate Antisocial Behaviour Incidents 1671.8 1208 -27.74 Vandalism (Including Malicious Mischief) 192 155 -19.27% 16.76 23.23% Fire-raising 11.2 20 78.57% 2.16 20.00% Breach of the Peach and S38 CJ&L(S) A 2010 206 153 -25.73% 16.55 75.82% During Q1 2022/23, a total of 1208 Antisocial Behaviour incidents were reported in Midlothian, this is a 27.74% reduction compared to the 5 year average. Midlothian continued to record a decrease in the number of Threatening & Abusive Behaviour type incidents, with 141 recorded during Q1 2022/23, compared to the 5 year average of 195. During Q1 the detection rate for Threatening & Abusive behaviour remained high at 74.47%. During Q1 2022/23 a total of 155 Vandalism type offences were recorded. This reflects a 19.27% reduction or 37 fewer reports during Q1 compared to the 5 year average. The 23.23% detection rate. Compared to the 5 year average, during Q1 22/23, a 78.57% increase in Fire-raising type offences has been recorded. The detection rate for this type of offence is 20%. It is of note that across the wider Lothian and Scottish Borders Division a 27.9 % increase in Fire-raising type offences has been recorded, and the detection rate is a lower 14.47%. The specific increase in recorded Fire-raising offences within Midlothian is primarily attributable to 2 separate factors. The first was an ongoing dispute between families resident within Midlothian where several vehicles were deliberately set on fire. Specialist CID resources are progressing enquiries regarding this. The second was a spate of Anti-Social Behaviour in the Bonnyrigg and Roswell area where youths were responsible for setting a number of small fires. Community and MCAT officers identified and charged the youths responsible and a report was submitted to COPFS and Youth Justice partners to ensure these young persons and their families were supported fully in addressing this behaviour. Throughout Q1 2022/23, Community Policing, Midlothian Community Action Team (MCAT) and Scottish Fire Rescue Service have continued to work closely together to prioritise Antisocial behaviour throughout Midlothian via a number of strategies including focused joint patrols and early intervention initiatives and ‘pop up’ roadshows. This work will continue throughout Q2 to address Antisocial Behaviour and Fire-raising within Midlothian. Page 42 of 60
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OFFICIAL 17 | P a g e OFFICIAL Reducing Acquisitive Crime Dishonesty (group 3) 5 Year Average Q1 2022/23 Change YTD Per 10,000 population Q2 2022/23 Detection Rate 506.6 439 -13.34% 47.48 21.64% Given the wide range of ‘Acquisitive Crimes’ this priority is covered in 2 sections within this report: • Dishonesty (covered in this section) • Housebreaking (covered in next section) YTD 2022/23, a total of 439 overall Group 3 crimes (including housebreaking crimes) have been recorded within Midlothian. This figure represents 67.6 fewer crimes or a 13.34% reduction compared to the 5 year average. The detection rate of 21.64% is fractionally below the wider Lothian and Scottish Borders Division detection rate of 22.48%. Reported Theft of vehicles continues to remain below the 5 average of 27.8, with 18 incidents reported during Q1 2022/23. The detection rate for this offence is 38.89% which is above the wider Lothian and Scottish Borders Division detection rate of 32.69%. During Q1 2022/23 there were 10 Thefts from Insecure Vehicles, a reduction of 23 incidents on the 5 year average. Overall motor vehicle crime decreased by 46% when measured against the 5 year average. Common Theft and Theft by Shoplifting remain volume crimes under the Dishonesty heading. A total of 124 Common Theft incidents were recorded during Q1 2022/23, an 11% increase or 14 more incidents compared against the 5 year average. A total of 135 Theft Shoplifting incidents were recorded during Q1 2022/23, a 17.1% reduction or 28.4 fewer incidents compared against the 5 year average. Page 43 of 60
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OFFICIAL 18 | P a g e OFFICIAL Reducing Acquisitive Crime Housebreaking Crime Type 5 Year Average Q1 2022/23 Change YTD Per 10,000 population Q1 2022/23 Detection Rate Dwelling HB 20.6 9 -56.31% 0.97 11.11% Non Dwelling (Sheds, garages) HB 35.8 24 -32.96% 2.6 8.33% Other (Business) HB 23 10 -56.52% 1.08 40.00% All HB 79.4 43 -45.84% 4.65 16.28% During Q1 2022/23, there were 36.4 fewer reports of all Housebreaking (including Dwelling House, Non- Dwelling House or Other Premises) in Midlothian compared to the 5 year average, continuing this positive trend. This represents a 45.84% reduction compared against the 5 year average. The Detection Rate for Midlothian during Q1 2022/23 is 16.28%. During Q1 2022/23, a total of 9 Housebreaking (Dwelling House) was recorded, this figure is 56.31% or 11.6 incidents below the 5 year average, with a Detection Rate of 11.11%. During Q1 2022/23, a total of 24 Housebreaking (Non-dwelling House) was recorded, this figure is 11.8 below the 5 year average, with a Detection Rate of 8.33%. Page 44 of 60
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OFFICIAL 19 | P a g e OFFICIAL Improving road safety Road Casualties Q1 2021/22 Q1 2022/23 Change Fatal 0 0 - Serious 8 6 -25% Slight 20 21 5% Total 28 27 -3.57% Children (aged<16) Killed 0 0 - Children (aged<16) Seriously Injured 2 1 -1 5 Year Average Q1 2022/23 Change Dangerous driving 13.2 7 -46.97% Disqualified driving 8.4 6 -28.57% Driving Licence 33 16 -51.52% Insurance 76 46 -39.47% Drink/Drug Driving Detections 30.6 30 -1.96% No Fatal Road Traffic casualties were reported during Q1 2022/23 within Midlothian. During Q1 2022/23, within Midlothian 6 Serious Road Traffic casualties were recorded. This figure is 2 below the Q1 2021/22, reflecting a 25% reduction. There was similarly a 50% reduction in the number of children seriously injured, with only 1 casualty reported during Q1 2022/23, compared with 2 casualties reported during Q1 2021/22. Page 45 of 60
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OFFICIAL 20 | P a g e OFFICIAL During Q1 2022/23, within Midlothian 21 Slight Road Traffic casualties were recorded. This figure is 1 above the figure recorded during Q1 2021/22, reflecting a 5% increase. During Q1 2022/23, a total of 30 Drink and Drug Driving offences were detected, 5 offences or 6.77% fewer than the Q1 2021/22. As traffic volume continues to increase, and particularly with the onset of summer weather, specialist Road Policing officers will continue to target our key arterial routes, demonstrating our ongoing commitment to reducing casualties, and we will prioritise speed enforcement at sites which present the greatest risk. Throughout Q1 2022/23, specialist Road Policing officers have conducted a Motorcycle Safety Campaign, using both marked and unmarked cars and motorbikes to carry out engagement, education and enforcement on priority routes across Midlothian. Supporting the national road safety campaign ‘Operation Tramline’, these officers also deployed unmarked heavy goods vehicles to roads within Midlothian supporting this national enforcement activity. Page 46 of 60
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OFFICIAL 21 | P a g e OFFICIAL Tackling Serious & Organised Crime Tackling Serious & Organised Crime In February 2021 the National Terror Threat Level was reduced from SEVERE meaning an attack is highly likely, to SUBSTANTIAL meaning an attack is likely. Response Policing officers in Midlothian have received CT training ACT for Policing – Your Vital Role. This is a campaign to raise awareness of the vital role front line officers play in spotting the signs of attack planning and radicalisation of individuals. Midlothian continue to work closely with partner agencies to actively target “County Lines” nominals that use Midlothian as a base to distribute drugs throughout our community. As part of this strategy, significant recoveries of crack cocaine, heroin and cannabis have been seized this YTD. Page 47 of 60
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OFFICIAL 22 | P a g e OFFICIAL Complaints Executive Summary April 2022 – June 2022 Number of Complaints about the Police Number of Complaints per 10,000 Police Incidents Complaints received about the Police 25 43.07 On Duty Allegations Off Duty Allegations Quality of Service Allegations Total Number of Allegations Total Allegations Recorded 19 - 14 33 The breakdown above details the total number of Complaints about the Police, received in relation to the Midlothian area command as at 30th June 2022. The breakdown below provides further detail on the Allegation Category and Type. As can be seen there has been a 19.7% decrease in the overall number of Complaints about the Police when comparing LYTD and YTD. Area Allegation Category and Type LYTD YTD % change Midlothian Council On Duty - TOTAL 12 19 58.3% Assault 0 3 x Discriminatory Behaviour 0 0 0 Excessive Force 1 5 400.0% Incivility 5 5 0.0% Irregularity in Procedure 4 5 25.0% Oppressive Conduct/Harassment 2 0 -100.0% Other - Non Criminal 0 0 0 Traffic Irregularity/Offence 0 0 0 Unlawful/Unnecessary Arrest or Detention 0 0 0 Quality Of Service - TOTAL 16 14 -12.5% Policy/Procedure 1 0 -100.0% Page 48 of 60
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OFFICIAL 24 | P a g e OFFICIAL Midlothian CAT team – Q1 Update VISION & ACTIVITIES Vision Impact positively on life quality within the communities of Midlothian by reducing all types of antisocial behaviour through prevention, disruption and enforcement. PLEASE NOTE – This quarter’s report has been limited due to the ongoing effect of COVID 19 and relevant legislation. MCAT officers have also assisting their colleagues in various areas not covered in this report. More specific details under each heading can be found in the monthly reports already submitted. Activities 1. High Visibility Patrolling: the provision of community support and reassurance by undertaking high visibility vehicle, foot and cycle patrols focusing on identified antisocial behaviour issues. Throughout Q1 2022/23, MCAT officers have continued to conduct high visibility patrols in the Midlothian area, with extra attention being provided to specific areas where instances were identified involving anti- social behaviour from groups of youths. During the quarter this included Rosewell, Roslin, Penicuik and Morrisons at Dalkeith. As a result of these patrols a significant amount of alcohol was seized and a Youth was charged with a number of shopliftings and racial offences in the Rosewell area. He is now subject to intervention by partner agencies. In response to increased concerns about vandalism on buses and on bus routes a large number of patrols were carried out in conjunction with LRT. These involved Officers in uniform and plain clothes on buses and patrolling the routes. As a result a youth was charged with possession of an offence weapon. LRT reported a drop in anti-social behaviour on the bus routes. During this quarter MCAT officers were involved in various local gala days and larger events in Midlothian. These included the County Grand Lodge of the East. This was the annual Grand lodge national march and had never been held in Dalkeith before. Following engagement with the community prior to the event, it passed without major incident, although there was significant disruption to residents during the day. Officers also helped to deliver the ‘Let’s rock Scotland’ festival at Dalkeith country park. This was a positive and safe experience for the majority of people in attendance. Most local gala days passed without major incident, although 2 males were arrested at the Newtongrange gala day, one on a warrant and one for obstructing the arrest. Both violently resisted arrest and assaulted officers during the arrest. 2. Recidivist Offenders: intelligence led focus on individuals known to engage in antisocial behaviour, drugs use/supply and persistent alcohol abuse, with specific attention being given to persons subject to ASBOs and judicial bails (including curfews). Page 50 of 60
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OFFICIAL 25 | P a g e OFFICIAL All opportunities are taken to challenge recidivist offenders, often historically responsible for a large number of offences. In total 158 Bail Curfew checks were carried out with a compliance rate of 94.3%, demonstrating how the continued use of this tactic curtails criminal behavior. A 13 year old male was identified as responsible for a significant amount of criminality in the Bonnyrigg area. He was arrested and made subject to a bail curfew area which MCAT enforced. During proactive patrols 2 males were identified out and about in breach of curfews/bails from out with the Mid Lothian area and were arrested by MCAT and charged. House searches under warrant have continued and have been successful in recovering drugs, cash and weapons. A number of reports have been submitted and details are in the monthly reports. These searches do rely on a steady flow of information from the community, as well as proactivity by the team. A total of 8 Misuse of Drugs Warrants were executed by MCAT officers during Q1 2022/23, resulting in the following recoveries with the upper street value totaling: Class A: £2954 Class B: £16,750 Class C: £40 Bail Curfew Check COMPLIANT 149 Bail Curfew Check FAILED 9 Arrest on warrant 20 Search Person MDA Positive 15 Search Person MDA Negative 1 Search Property MDA Positive 11 Search Property MDA Negative 0 Search Weapons Positive 3 Search Weapons Negative 1 Search Stolen Property Positive 1 Search Stolen Property Negative 1 Page 51 of 60
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OFFICIAL 26 | P a g e OFFICIAL 3. Youth Engagement: actively engage with youths and foster a positive image of the police and their local communities. Act as primary first responders to youth calls, disrupt antisocial behaviour and enforce appropriate legislation firmly but fairly. Maximise alcohol seizures. Engage with partners and CBO colleagues to identify appropriate support and diversionary activities. Throughout Q1 2022/23, MCAT attended 82 youth incidents throughout Midlothian wards, an increase on the last Scrutiny Report. The majority of these related to anti-social behaviour such as noise, assaults and fire-raising’s. We doubled our alcohol seizures from children during this period compared with last. With the increase in good weather there has been an increase in calls regarding youth loitering or congregating and the associated anti-social behaviour that this can sometimes lead to. Ten youths have been reported this quarter for various offences including theft, assault, possession of offence weapon and racial crimes. There were disturbances at the funfair at King’s park in Dalkeith and at Lasswade high school, Both of these incidents were dealt with by swift Police attendance. Youth Calls Attended 34 Alcohol Seizures 12 Children At Risk VPDs Submitted 23 4. Licensed Premises: monitor licensed premises activity and act as first responders to antisocial behavior related incidents whenever possible. MCAT officers supported the Midlothian Night time Economy Strategy with increased Licensed Premises checks. During this quarter Officers carried out three times as many checks as the previous quarter reflecting the increase in footfall within licensed premises over the summer months. LP Visit Public House 39 LP Visit Off Sales 5 5. Support Partners & Colleagues: engage with community partners to work together towards the vision and promote joint patrolling. Support divisional colleagues by acting as first responders to antisocial behaviour related incidents that are occurring in real time whenever possible. Instigate and contribute to operations and initiatives linked to the core vision. MCAT officers have continued to work in partnership with key strategic partners during Q1 2022/23: Page 52 of 60
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OFFICIAL 27 | P a g e OFFICIAL Joint Activity NHS/SAS 0 Joint Activity Local Council 0 Joint Activity SFRS 2 Joint Activity Public Event 3 6. Road Safety: tackle antisocial vehicle use, giving specific attention to inconsiderate vehicle use on the Midlothian road network and the illegal use of off-road motorcycles. Maximise the appropriate use of ASBO warnings and vehicle seizures. MCAT officers have continued their interaction with road users as follows: Static Road Checks 9 Fixed Penalty Tickets (RTA only) 4 Section 165 Seizures 1 Breath Tests Negative (pass) 6 Breath Tests Positive (fail) 1 S5A Drug Wipe Negative (pass) 2 S5A Drug Wipe Positive (fail) 0 ASBO Seizures 0 Page 53 of 60
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OFFICIAL 28 | P a g e OFFICIAL Appendix Lothian and Scottish Borders Divisional Crime Overview Lothian and Scottish Borders Division 5 Year Average 2022/23 Q1 Per 10,000 Q1 2022/23 Detection Rates 2022/23 GROUP 1: NON SEXUAL CRIMES OF VIOLENCE 143.8 183 3.67 57.38 Murder (excluding culpable homicide at common law) 0.6 1 0.02 100.00 Culpable homicide (at common law) 0 0 0 - Culpable homicide (under statute including RTA, sec. 1) 0.4 2 0.04 100.00 Attempted murder 2.4 8 0.16 100.00 Serious assault 65 65 1.3 69.23 Robbery and assault with intent to rob 22.6 20 0.4 65.00 Domestic Abuse (of female) N/A 39 0.78 51.28 Domestic Abuse (of male) N/A 1 0.02 0.00 Domestic Abuse (Total) N/A 40 0.8 50.00 Cruel & Unnatural treatment of children 19.4 6 0.12 133.33 Threats and extortion 11.2 33 0.66 12.12 Other group 1 crimes 10 8 0.16 50.00 GROUP 2: SEXUAL CRIMES 263.8 268 5.38 50.75 Rape 47.8 52 1.04 65.38 Assault w/i to rape or ravish 1.8 6 0.12 50.00 Rape and attempted rape - Total 49.6 58 1.16 63.79 Sexual assault (pre-SOSA 2009)* 2.8 1 0.02 0.00 Sexual assault (SOSA 2009)* 74 81 1.63 51.85 Lewd & libidinous practices* 24 13 0.26 15.38 Indecent/Sexual Assault - Total 100.8 95 1.91 46.32 Prostitution related crime - Total* 0.2 0 0 - Taking, distribution, possession of indecent photos of children 12.8 11 0.22 90.91 Communicating indecently (SOSA 2009)* 22.8 25 0.5 48.00 Communications Act 2003 (sexual) 9.4 2 0.04 50.00 Sexual exposure (SOSA 2009)* 8.2 8 0.16 62.50 Public indecency (common law) 3.2 2 0.04 100.00 Other sexual crimes (SOSA 2009)* 36.2 38 0.76 42.11 Other sexual crimes (non-SOSA 2009)* 4.6 4 0.08 0.00 Threatening / Disclosure of intimate image* 16 25 0.5 36.00 Other Group 2 crimes 0 0 0 - Other Group 2 crimes - Total 113.2 115 2.31 47.83 GROUP 3: CRIMES OF DISHONESTY 2160.8 1966 39.47 22.48 Housebreaking (incl. attempts) - dwelling house 94.2 63 1.26 12.70 Housebreaking (incl. attempts) - non dwelling 85.4 77 1.55 10.39 Housebreaking (incl. attempts) - other premises 99.6 66 1.32 36.36 Housebreaking (incl. Attempts) - Total 279.2 206 4.14 19.42 Page 54 of 60
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OFFICIAL 29 | P a g e OFFICIAL Opening Lockfast Places - Motor Vehicle 55.4 43 0.86 4.65 Theft of a motor vehicle 113 104 2.09 32.69 Theft from a Motor Vehicle (Insecure etc.) 142.6 68 1.37 13.24 Attempt theft of motor vehicle 9.4 7 0.14 14.29 Motor vehicle crime - Total 320.4 222 4.46 20.72 Opening Lockfast Places - NOT Motor Vehicle 31.8 32 0.64 6.25 Common theft 595.4 607 12.18 15.16 Theft by shoplifting 561.8 476 9.56 39.92 Fraud 209.2 327 6.56 14.07 Other Group 3 Crimes 163 96 1.93 27.08 GROUP 4: FIRE-RAISING, MALICIOUS MISCHIEF etc. 1049 1003 20.13 22.23 Fireraising 59.4 76 1.53 14.47 Vandalism (including malicious mischief) 937.4 864 17.34 20.60 Reckless conduct (with firearms) 1 0 0 - Culpable and reckless conduct (not with firearms) 49.6 62 1.24 54.84 Other Group 4 Crimes 1.6 1 0.02 0.00 GROUP 5: OTHER (PRO-ACTIVITY) CRIMES 1135.4 1046 21 83.37 Carrying offensive weapons (incl. restriction) 40 55 1.1 87.27 Handling bladed/pointed instrument 41.8 60 1.2 85.00 Offensive weapon (used in other criminal activity)* 35.4 29 0.58 55.17 Bladed/pointed instrument (used in other criminal activity)* 19.6 15 0.3 60.00 Total offensive/bladed weapons 136.8 159 3.19 77.99 Production, manufacture or cultivation of drugs 20 11 0.22 63.64 Supply of drugs (incl. possession with intent) 64 67 1.34 67.16 Bringing drugs into prison 3.8 5 0.1 40.00 Supply of drugs - Total 87.8 83 1.67 65.06 Possession of drugs 502.2 397 7.97 81.61 Other drugs offences (incl. importation) 3.6 6 0.12 83.33 Total drugs crimes 593.6 486 9.76 78.81 Offences relating to serious and organised crime 0.8 0 0 - Bail offences (other than absconding) 203 230 4.62 90.87 Other Group 5 crimes 201.2 171 3.43 91.23 GROUP 6: MISCELLANEOUS OFFENCES 2577.2 2632 52.83 62.54 Common Assault 1025 1224 24.57 53.02 Common Assault (of emergency workers) 107.8 96 1.93 103.13 Common Assault - Total 1132.8 1320 26.5 56.67 Breach of the Peace 53.2 16 0.32 112.50 Threatening & abusive behaviour 939.6 866 17.38 69.75 Stalking 31.2 19 0.38 89.47 BOP, S38 & S39 Crim Just & Lic (S) Act 2010 - Total 1024 901 18.09 70.92 Racially aggravated harassment/conduct* 39.2 13 0.26 123.08 Drunk and incapable 13 9 0.18 100.00 Consume alcohol in designated place local bye-law 15.2 1 0.02 0.00 Other alcohol related offences* 7.2 8 0.16 112.50 Page 55 of 60
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OFFICIAL 30 | P a g e OFFICIAL Drunkenness and other disorderly conduct (TOTAL) 35.4 18 0.36 100.00 Wildlife offences* 13.4 4 0.08 50.00 Other Group 6 offences 332.4 376 7.55 59.31 GROUP 7: OFFENCES RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES 1881.6 1788 35.89 82.49 Dangerous driving offences 61.4 61 1.22 80.33 Drink, Drug driving offences incl. Failure to provide a specimen 136.2 155 3.11 95.48 Speeding offences 204.6 68 1.37 100.00 Driving while disqualified 34 29 0.58 96.55 Driving without a licence 162 119 2.39 96.64 Failure to insure against third party risks 403 303 6.08 98.68 Seat belt offences 34 24 0.48 100.00 Mobile phone offences 50 46 0.92 100.00 Driving Carelessly 136.8 177 3.55 89.27 Drivers neglect of traffic directions (NOT pedestrian crossings) 30.2 119 2.39 91.60 Using a motor vehicle without test certificate 189.6 218 4.38 99.08 Other Group 7 offences 439.8 469 9.41 45.84 Page 56 of 60
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OFFICIAL 31 | P a g e OFFICIAL Midlothian Recorded Crime Overview Midlothian 5 Year Average 2022/23 Q1 Per 10,000 Q1 2022/23 Detection Rates 2022/23 GROUP 1: NON SEXUAL CRIMES OF VIOLENCE 28.8 23 2.49 60.87 Murder (excluding culpable homicide at common law) 0 0 - - Culpable homicide (at common law) 0 0 - - Culpable homicide (under statute including RTA, sec. 1) 0 0 - - Attempted murder 0.2 0 - - Serious assault 11.8 10 1.08 80 Robbery and assault with intent to rob 5.4 2 0.22 50 Domestic Abuse (of female) N/A 6 0.65 16.67 Domestic Abuse (of male) N/A 1 0.11 0 Domestic Abuse (Total) N/A 7 0.76 14.29 Cruel & Unnatural treatment of children 7 2 0.22 150 Threats and extortion 1.2 2 0.22 50 Other group 1 crimes 1.8 0 - - GROUP 2: SEXUAL CRIMES 47.8 48 5.19 35.42 Rape 8.8 9 0.97 55.56 Assault w/i to rape or ravish 0.2 0 - - Rape and attempted rape - Total 9 9 0.97 55.56 Sexual assault (pre-SOSA 2009)* 1 0 - - Sexual assault (SOSA 2009)* 12.6 13 1.41 23.08 Lewd & libidinous practices* 4.2 2 0.22 0 Indecent/Sexual Assault - Total 17.8 15 1.62 20 Prostitution related crime - Total* 0.2 0 - - Taking, distribution, possession of indecent photos of children 3 3 0.32 66.67 Communicating indecently (SOSA 2009)* 3.2 8 0.87 25 Communications Act 2003 (sexual) 1.6 0 - - Sexual exposure (SOSA 2009)* 1.6 0 - - Public indecency (common law) 1 1 0.11 100 Other sexual crimes (SOSA 2009)* 6.4 5 0.54 60 Other sexual crimes (non-SOSA 2009)* 0.8 1 0.11 0 Threatening / Disclosure of intimate image* 3.2 6 0.65 16.67 Other Group 2 crimes 0 0 - - Other Group 2 crimes - Total 20.8 24 2.6 37.5 GROUP 3: CRIMES OF DISHONESTY 506.6 439 47.48 21.64 Housebreaking (incl. attempts) - dwelling house 20.6 9 0.97 11.11 Housebreaking (incl. attempts) - non dwelling 35.8 24 2.6 8.33 Housebreaking (incl. attempts) - other premises 23 10 1.08 40 Housebreaking (incl. Attempts) - Total 79.4 43 4.65 16.28 Opening Lockfast Places - Motor Vehicle 7.6 9 0.97 0 Theft of a motor vehicle 27.8 18 1.95 38.89 Page 57 of 60
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OFFICIAL 32 | P a g e OFFICIAL Theft from a Motor Vehicle (Insecure etc.) 33 10 1.08 10 Attempt theft of motor vehicle 2.2 1 0.11 0 Motor vehicle crime - Total 70.6 38 4.11 21.05 Opening Lockfast Places - NOT Motor Vehicle 6.6 4 0.43 25 Common theft 110 124 13.41 13.71 Theft by shoplifting 163.4 135 14.6 39.26 Fraud 38.6 79 8.54 3.8 Other Group 3 Crimes 38 16 1.73 37.5 GROUP 4: FIRE-RAISING, MALICIOUS MISCHIEF etc. 215 189 20.44 26.46 Fireraising 11.2 20 2.16 20 Vandalism (including malicious mischief) 192 155 16.76 23.23 Reckless conduct (with firearms) 0.2 0 - - Culpable and reckless conduct (not with firearms) 11.4 14 1.51 71.43 Other Group 4 Crimes 0.2 0 - - GROUP 5: OTHER (PRO-ACTIVITY) CRIMES 231.6 172 18.6 91.28 Carrying offensive weapons (incl. restriction) 7 14 1.51 100 Handling bladed/pointed instrument 9.6 6 0.65 83.33 Offensive weapon (used in other criminal activity)* 6.2 1 0.11 200 Bladed/pointed instrument (used in other criminal activity)* 3 2 0.22 50 Total offensive/bladed weapons 25.8 23 2.49 95.65 Production, manufacture or cultivation of drugs 3 1 0.11 100 Supply of drugs (incl. possession with intent) 11.4 9 0.97 77.78 Bringing drugs into prison 0 0 - - Supply of drugs - Total 14.4 10 1.08 80 Possession of drugs 110.2 60 6.49 90 Other drugs offences (incl. importation) 0.2 0 - - Total drugs crimes 124.8 70 7.57 90 Offences relating to serious and organised crime 0.2 0 - - Bail offences (other than absconding) 43.4 48 5.19 85.42 Other Group 5 crimes 37.4 31 3.35 100 GROUP 6: MISCELLANEOUS OFFENCES 495.4 472 51.05 65.68 Common Assault 190 216 23.36 55.56 Common Assault (of emergency workers) 21.4 16 1.73 106.25 Common Assault - Total 211.4 232 25.09 59.05 Breach of the Peace 6.4 7 0.76 100 Threatening & abusive behaviour 195 141 15.25 74.47 Stalking 4.6 5 0.54 80 BOP, S38 & S39 Crim Just & Lic (S) Act 2010 - Total 206 153 16.55 75.82 Racially aggravated harassment/conduct* 5 3 0.32 166.67 Drunk and incapable 2.4 2 0.22 100 Consume alcohol in designated place local bye-law 5.4 0 - - Other alcohol related offences* 1.8 3 0.32 100 Drunkenness and other disorderly conduct (TOTAL) 9.6 5 0.54 100 Wildlife offences* 1.8 1 0.11 100 Page 58 of 60
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OFFICIAL 33 | P a g e OFFICIAL Other Group 6 offences 61.6 78 8.44 58.97 GROUP 7: OFFENCES RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES 325.2 319 34.5 83.07 Dangerous driving offences 13.2 7 0.76 100 Drink, Drug driving offences incl. Failure to provide a specimen 30.6 30 3.24 106.67 Speeding offences 8.4 17 1.84 100 Driving while disqualified 8.4 6 0.65 83.33 Driving without a licence 33 16 1.73 106.25 Failure to insure against third party risks 76 46 4.98 106.52 Seat belt offences 1.2 8 0.87 100 Mobile phone offences 5.2 19 2.05 100 Driving Carelessly 22.4 30 3.24 86.67 Drivers neglect of traffic directions (NOT pedestrian crossings) 4 18 1.95 100 Using a motor vehicle without test certificate 23.6 27 2.92 103.7 Other Group 7 offences 99.2 95 10.27 41.05 Page 59 of 60
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