& District Area Partnership Police Report

9 May 2006 - I1 August 2006 I. GENERIC ISSUESRELATING TO ALL WARDS

Safer The Safer Scotland Anti-Violence Campaign is supported by the Scottish Executive and delivered nationally by the Association of Chief Police Officers (Scotland). The aim of the campaign is to build appropriate alliances to respond to the respective levels of violence in the country. The campaign’s main theme is to find sustainable, innovative solutions to our violence problem through a series of targeted and locally focused campaigns.

A knife amnesty took place between 24 May and 30 June 2006 where bins were placed at Motherwell and Police Stations for weapon deposits. This did not deter the sub-division‘s stop / search policy with a number of high profile patrols taking place in conjunction with targeted searches of suspected offenders.

The campaign is now moving into its next phase and will focus on youth alcohol consumption and associated acts of disorder / antisocial behaviour. This will run from 4 September 2006 to 1 October 2006.

Violence Reduction Strategy The Safer Scotland Campaign will be underpinned by the divisional Violence Reduction Strategy that will set out what the Division’s intentions are and how it intends to achieve a reduction in the number of victims of violent crime. This initiative will run until 31 March 2007.

Divisional Control Strategy The sub-division will continue to deliver the Divisional Control Strategy in relation to local crime, community safety and antisocial behaviour priorities and will seek to involve partners and the local community to positively impact on community concerns.

Problem Solving The establishment of problem solving groups in identifiable communities to identify issues of joint concern, devise joint actions and provide long-term solutions to community priorities is being progressed.

Active Citizenship The Police Schools Liaison Officer continues to deliver the Citizenship and the Law Programme in local schools, which aims to develop young people as active citizens and encourage them to take pride in their communities.

Antisocial Behaviour Joint working opportunities with the Police, housing providers and NLC Antisocial Task Force will be realised in an effort to tackle recurring antisocial behaviour problems. This will include sharing of information, joint visits to problem tenancies and instigating effective enforcement techniques.

1 2 WARDI - STRATHCLYDEPARK/LADYWELL

2.1 Ongoing Police Issues

The main criminal /offensive /antisocial behaviour activities that occur within the park are:

Cruising - Individuals engaged in driving about the park in ‘souped up’ modified cars, doing ’doughnuts’ and wheel-spins.

Drugs use - Individuals engaged in taking drugs, mainly in cars parked in the park. The majority of possessions are for cannabis.

Promiscuous Sexua/Acfivity- Individuals meet to engage in promiscuous sexual activity.

Gang Fights- Individuals meet to take part in gang fights. Gangs are also attacking other individuals who are out in the park.

2.2 Emerging Trends

0 Thefts from the camp site area within Strathclyde Park.

2.3 Ongoing Initiatives / Police Activity

Problem So/ving - A multi-agency approach is being adopted in relation to recurring problems in the area. ‘Operation Rows’ has been established. In its initial stages it is intended to adopt a long term approach to the issues.

Gang Fighting / Youth Disorder - Members of local youth gangs have been identified and all avenues available to the Police are being utilised to tackle the associated problems.

2.4 Incidents of Note / Noteworthy Arrests

12/05/06 Robbery/assault o/s Bazaar Bar - 13 & 14 year old males robbed and assaulted o/s Bazaar Bar. - approached by group of youths punched and kicked and threatened with knife. Mobile phone thereafter stolen. Suspect: 14 year old male identified enquiries ongoing regardinq other suspects. 2 3/0 5/06 Criminal Law(Consolidation)(S) Act 1995 S49 Spine Road - 2 males aged 17 arrested for being in

2 possession of baseball bat and golf club shaft. 31/05/06 Criminal Law (Consolida tion)( S)Act 1995 S47 M & D’s - Male 22 years arrested within M & D’s in possession of a knife.

3 1/05/06 Criminal Law (Consolidation) (S) Act 1995 S50/Assa UI t Victims 21 year old polish male and 42 year old Caribbean male. Shout racial insults at both males bite victim on arm. Male 17 years arrested for racial B.O.P./assault.

05/06/06 Public Indecency 36 year old male arrested for indecent exposure.

06/06/06 Public Indecency 42 year old male arrested for indecent exposure.

12/06/06 Robbery 32 year old male robbed while sitting within his car parked in the park, when he was punched, threatened and had property taken from him.

22/06/06 Theft by HB M & D’s arcade. 19 year old Lithuania male arrested €3,000 stolen & recovered.

07/07/06 Criminal Law (Consolidation) (S) Act 1995 S50 (l)(A) 16 & 14 year old females reported for racially abusing 10 year old Asian female.

30/07/06 Criminal Law (Consolidation) (S) Act 1995 S52 Holiday Inn Express - 15 vehicles vandalised whilst parked overnight. S.O.C. examination was positive enquiry continues.

05/08/06 Children &Young Persons Act 1937 si2 31 year old female arrested for abandoning 14 year daughter.

11/08/06 Culpable & Reckless Conduct 12 year old male forming part of a group of youths throwing stones at passing vehicle. Apprehended at time by plain clothes officers. MO - smash window of passing car showering glass over 5 year old passenger.

3 Robust and proactive policing of the area returned the following results:

P 15 persons arrestedlreported for Breach of the Peace. P 27 persons charged possession of controlled drugs, P 61 persons reported for street drinking. P 15 persons arrested/reported for other disorder/anti social related offences. k 2 persons arrested/reported for vandalism.

3 WARD2 - CALDERVALLEY

3.1 Ongoing Police Issues

Les/ie Street Chi/dren%Home - Issues surrounding both those resident within the home and the impact it has on the local community.

Globe Stadium - Youths on trail bikes.

3.2 Emerging Trends

None at present

3.3 Ongoing Initiatives / Police Activity

Jerviston Action Group meets on a regular basis and continues to develop various actions within the area to address local issues. The group includes representatives from NLC Housing & Property Services, Community Services, Social Work Department, Strathclyde Police, and Antisocial Task Force.

A joint approach with the Social Work Dept. has been adopted in relation to those children housed within Leslie Street Children's Home.

3.4 Incidents of Note / Noteworthy Arrests

17/05/2006 Housebreaking with intent to steal Draffen Street, Motherwell - 13 & 2 x 11 year old males arrested within premises.

20/05/06 Housebreaking with intent to steal Montalto Ave, Motherwell - 17, 16 & 13 year old males arrested within the premises.

I 1 06/06/06 I Criminal Law (Consolidation) (Scotland) Act 1995 S47 1

4 Male 18 years arrested on Milton St, Motherwell in possession of a metal bar.

07/06/06 Theft by Housebreaking Merry Street, Motherwell - 29 & 17 year old males and 19 year old female arrested.

12/06/06 Theft by Housebreaking Alyssum Crescent Motherwell. 19 year old male arrested.

14/0 6/06 Public Indecency Leslie Street Motherwell. Victim 55 year old female subject to indecent exposure by named suspect. Enquiries continue.

29/06/06 Public Indecency Merry Street Motherwell, 20 year old male arrested for peering into cubicles where females were changing.

06/07/2006 Threats/Breach of Bail Conditions Wood Crescent Motherwell - 49 year old male arrested for verbally threatening a 32 year female/34 year old male.

29/07/06 Culpable and Reckless Conduct Coursington Tower Motherwell - 18 year old female being reported for throwing glass bottle from flat window towards area where pedestrians were present.

Robust and proactive policing of the area returned the following results:

> 21 persons arrested/reported for Breach of the Peace. > 7 persons charged possession of controlled drugs. > 21 persons reported for street drinking. > 8 persons arrested/reported for other disorder related offences. > 2 persons were arrested for breach of bail conditions.

5 4 WARD- 3 FORGEWOOD

4.1 Ongoing Police Issues

Fife Drive - general issues involving youth disorder.

Ky/emore Crescent - ongoing issues with youth disorder and street drinking .

Iona Street/Montrose Street - ongoing issues with youth disorder and acts of vandalism.

Marmion Crescent/6reada/bane Crescent - ongoing issues with youth disorder and street drinking.

Dunward Court- ongoing issues with youth disorder and acts of vandalism.

Dakiada Crescent - ongoing issues with youth disorder and acts of vandalism.

Dinmont Crescent - ongoing issues with youth disorder and acts of vandalism.

Community Centre - ongoing issues with youth disorder.

6e//shi// Road/Davaar Drive - this area has experienced incidents of disturbances as youth gangs from Forgewood and meet to fight. This primarily occurs during the summer months.

Be//shi// Road/Wat/ing Street (Beat 54) - Primarily occurring during the summer months this area is a meeting point where youth gangs from Forgewood and North Motherwell meet to fight.

Within the Forgewood area there are two distinct youth gangs - the older youths aged between 15-18 years and the younger group aged between 10- 14years known as the Forgewood Young Team.

6 4.2 Emerging Trends

Ongoing issues identified.

4.2 Ongoing Initiatives / Police Activity

Community Police Officer hold monthly meeting wit, I the following organisations operating within the area.

Forgewood Co-op 0 North Council Departments 0 Changing Forgewood Residents Group

At present there are 13 CClV cameras covering the estate which adequately covers many of the problem areas, nevertheless, two more cameras placed at either end of Bellshill Road would greatly assist. However there are no plans to install any further cameras at this time. The 'old' Forgewood area has no CClV coverage and there are no plans to install any cameras.

4.4 Incidents of Note / Noteworthy Arrests

18/05/2006 Breach Of the Peace (racial incident) Kylemore Crescent Motherwell - 17 year old male arrested for shouting racial abuse at 27 year old male.

19/05/2006 Criminal Law (Consolidation) (S) Act 1995 S49A (1) Dalriada Crescent Motherwell - 12 year old male found in possession of 7" blade.

20/05/2006 Serious Assault Kylemore Crescent, Motherwell - 31 year old male suffered head injuries after being assaulted by group of youths. He is an uncooperative complainer.

27/05/2006 Culpable and Reckless Conduct Bellshill Road Motherwell - 25 year old male being reported for supplying 14 year old male with alcohol.

03/06/2006 Attempt Murder Marmion Crescent Motherwell - 17 year old male arrested for stabbing 26 year old male.

03/06/2006 Serious Assault Dalriada Crescent Motherwell - 30 year old male suffered injuries after being stabbed. Enquiries ongoing.

05/06/2006 Dogs Act 1871 s 2 Dalriada Crescent Motherwell - 29 year old female beinq reported

7 for failing to prevent her dog from biting 13 year female.

10/06/2006 Criminal Law (Consolidation) (S) Act 1995 s49 Dinmont Crescent Motherwell - 24 year old male arrested in possession of knife. 10/06/2006 Serious Assault Dinmont Crescent Motherwell - 16 year old male arrested in possession of knife.

11/06/06 Criminal Law (Consolidation) (S) Act S 50(1)(b) Kylemore Crescent Motherwell. 17 year old male arrested for shouting verbal racial abuse at 26 year Asian male. 11/06/2006 Civic Government (S) Act 1982 s58 Kylemore Crescent Motherwell - 21 year old male arrested for being found in premises with intent to commit crime of theft.

23/06/2006 Criminal Law (Consolidation) (S) Act 1995 s 50A (l)(b) Kylemore Crescent Motherwell - 17 year old female arrested for shouting racial abuse at 21 year old Asian female.

17/07/2006 Breach of the Peace. - racially motivated Kylemore Crescent, Motherwell - 36 year old male arrested for verbally abusing

25/07/2006 Assau ItlVanda Iism / B.O. P. - Racially motivated Kylemore Crescent Motherwell - racially abuse and assault 27 year old Asian male. 25 year old male arrested.

Robust and proactive policing of the area returned the following results:

P 32 persons arrested/reported for Breach of the Peace. P 6 persons charged possession of controlled drugs. P 40 persons reported for street drinking. P 20 persons arrested/reported for other disorder related offences. P 2 persons were arrested for breach of bail conditions.

8 5 WARD4 - NORTHMOTHERWELL

5.1 Ongoing Police Issues

Watling Street/Strathclyde Country Park- Scramble bikes

Horatius/Cornelia/Watling Street - Youth disorder Birrens Road - Youth disorder

St Bernadettes Church/North Motherwell Church - Vandal ism

Ocean Chinese Take4way - Va nda I ism/y o ut h d iso rder/st reet d r i nki ng

Pat Cullinan Community Centre - Va nda Ii sm/yo ut h di sorde r/st reet drinking

Brass Button Public House - Vandalism

Logans Road Football Pavilion - Vandalism/street drinking

Bookmakers, Logans Road - Va nda Ii sm/st reet d rin ki ng famlash Place/Lindum Crescent - Youth disorder/street drinking

5.2 Emerging Trends

None identified

5.3 On going Initiatives, police activ y

North Motherwell Parish Youth Club - Sunday evenings

Pavilion Project- A joint venture involving the elected member, Police, local churches, Strathclyde Country Park Staff and NLC Community Education Department in an effort to tackle youth disorder in the area.

It is proposed that the existing Watling Street Football Pavilion be converted to facilitate a Cyber Cafe / Youth Drop-In Centre. Applications for initial funding have been successful.

9 Community Groups / Meetings

0 North Motherwell Community Partnership Forum 0 Cumbrae Drive / Angus Avenue Residents Association 0 Roman Gardens Residents Association 0 Beechwood Park Residents Association 0 Empire Way /Forum Place Neighbourhood Watch 0 Braedale Neighbourhood Watch

5.4 Incidents of Note / Noteworthy Arrests

26.05.06 Offensive Weapon Mearns Road, Motherwell - 18 year old male in possession of a tyre wrench.

01.07.06 Robbery Watling Street, Motherwell - 11 year old boy robbed of pedal cycle.

Robust and proactive policing of the area returned the following results:

P 20 persons arrested/reported for Breach of the Peace. P 4 persons charged possession of controlled drugs. P 27 persons reported for street drinking. > 25 persons arrested/reported for other disorder related offences. P 1 person arrested for breach of bail conditions.

10 6 WARD 5 - NEWSTEVENSTON AND CARFIN

6.1 Ongoing Police Issues

Youth disorder, vandalism and street drinking

6.2 Emerging Trends

None identified

6.3 Ongoing Initiatives / Police Activity

Gang Fighting / Youth Disorder - Members of local youth gangs have been identified and all avenues available to the Police are being utilised to tackle the associated problems.

6.4 Incidents of Note / Noteworthy Arrests

13.05.06 BOP x 3, Vandalism x 2, Offensive Weapon x 3 Wrangholm Drive, New Stevenston - 2 males aged 41 and 32 and 42 year old female arrested for breach of the peace, vandalism and possession of offensive weapons after a disturbance. Weapons included knife, hammer and a wooden baton.

27.07.06 Serious Assault New Stevenston Road - 38 year old male headbutted and sustained broken facial bones. Complainer unco-operative.

06.08.06 Serious Assault Marian Drive, Carfin - 29 year old female stabbed on the body within a close. Female un-cooperative. Enquiries continue.

Robust and proactive policing of the area returned the following results:

P 22 persons arrested/reported for Breach of the Peace. k 13 persons charged possession of controlled drugs. P 12 persons reported for street drinking. > 16 persons arrested/reported for other disorder related offences. > 3 persons were arrested for breach of bail conditions.

11 7 WARDI1 - WATSONVILLE

7.1 Ongoing Police Issues

Motherwe// Town Centre - Disorder in the area of local night clubs.

7.2 Emerging Trends

ASDA Store -shoplifting

7.3 Ongoing Initiatives / Police Activity

Increased police activity in relation to disorder in and around nightclubs

7.4 Incidents of Note / Noteworthy Arrests

26.05.06 Offensive Weapon & possession of drugs Watson Street, Motherwell - 14 year old male arrested in possession of a Stanley knife and a small piece of cannabis.

26.05.06 Offensive Weapon Muir Street, Motherwell - 19 year old male arrested in possession of a lock knife.

28.05.06 Serious Assault Mega Bar, Brandon Street, Motherwell - 23 year old female seriously assaulted within Mega Bar, when a male 20 years (arrested) bit off the tip of her nose.

29.05.06 Serious Assault Muir Street, Motherwell - 33 year old male repeatedly struck on head with beer barrel. Enquiry ongoing.

17.06.06 Offensive Weapon Brandon Street, Motherwell - 24 year old male arrested in possession of a knife with 4 inch blade.

24.06.06 Serious Assault Within Mega Bar - 20 & 28 year old males stabbed with broken bottle - both complainers unco-operative.

23.07.06 Serious Assault Within Meqa Bar - 18 year old male punched - compound

12 fracture to jaw - complainer unco-operative. 07.08.06 Serious Assault Oakfield Tower, Motherwell - Female seriously assaulted when a 24 year old male (arrested) seized hold of her and compressed her neck until she became unconscious

Robust and proactive policing of the area returned the following results:

b 63 persons arrested/reported for Breach of the Peace. b 20 persons charged possession of controlled drugs. b 68 persons reported for street drinking. b 64 persons arrested/reported for other disorder related offences. b I1 persons were arrested for breach of bail conditions.

13 8 WARD12 - KNOWETOP

8.1 Ongoing Police Issues

In general the area has a low crime rate. The source of most complaints is youth disorder including the following areas.

Norfh Lodge Avenue and its surrounding streets.

Baron's Haugb Bird Sanctuary - In the summer months the sanctuary becomes a popular meeting place for local youths. The bird hides situated on the water are regularly abused by youths using them as a drinking den. The number of youths congregating has at times reached 40. This appears to be a seasonal problem as the Baron's Haugh area is generally quiet during the winter months. On most occasions it is the volume of youths that cause complaints rather than individual acts of disorder or vandalism.

8.2 Emerging Trends

Youth disorder, North Lodge Ave area 0 Vandalism, Leven St area.

8.3 Ongoing Initiatives / Police Activity

Gang Figbting / Youth Disorder - Members of local youth gangs have been identified and all avenues available to the Police are being utilised to tackle the associated problems.

8.4 Incidents of Note / Noteworthy Arrests

30.05.06 Indecent Assa uI t Dalzell Dr, Motherwell, 9 year old boy indecently assaulted by 13 year old and 14 year old boys, who are being reported.

03.06.06 Offensive Weapon 18 year old male found in possession of a brick 16.06.06 Culpable and Reckless Conduct, BOP x 2 15 year old male threw paving slab through window of motor vehicle 06.08.06 Serious Assault Dalzell Dr, Motherwell, 14 year old male seriously assaulted when he was punched and kicked about the head and body and struck with a metal pole, 2 x named 15 year old suspects.

14 Robust and proactive policing of the area returned the following results:

> 2 persons arrested/reported for Breach of the Peace. > 1 person charged possession of controlled drugs. > 12 persons reported for street drinking. > 1 person arrested/reported for other disorder related offences. > 1 person arrested for breach of bail conditions.

9 WARD13 - MUIRHOUSE

9.1 Ongoing Police Issues

Ongoing issues with youth disorder and street drinking.

9.2 Emerging Trends

None identified

9.3 Ongoing Initiatives / Police Activity Gang Fighting / Youth Disorder - Members of local youth gangs have been identified and all avenues available to the Police are being utilised to tackle the associated problems.

Diversionary Activity

0 Inter agency meeting with local youths who have been identified as being involved in antisocial behaviour. 0 Parent alert letters leaflets outlining parental alert scheme given to groups in the area. 0 Funding for development of a football park in the area. 0 Muirhouse inter agency working with young people group. 0 Community Learning and Development group.

9.4 Incidents of Note / Noteworthy Arrests

20.05.06 Offensive Weapon Shields Drive, Motherwell - 27 year old male arrested in possession of a knife with 3 inch blade.

2 1.05.06 Serious Assault Shields Road, Motherwell - 24 year old male, punched and

15 kicked - fractured jaw.

02.06.06 Licensing (S) Act 1976 S.68 (3) Muirhouse Road, Motherwell - 19 year old female buying drink for underagers.

30.05.06 Licensing (S) Act 1976 S.68 (3) Range Street, Motherwell - 24 year old female buying drink for underagers.

10.06.06 Serious Assault Tulloch Gardens, Motherwell - 16 year old male punched and kicked - fractured jaw

18.07.06 Serious Assault Shields Road, Motherwell - 42 year old male punched and kicked - fracture to cheekbone.

09.08.06 Breach of ASBO Glen Tower, Motherwell - 24 year old female for excessive noise.

Robust and proactive policing of the area returned the following results:

k 20 persons arrested/reported for Breach of the Peace. k 11 persons charged possession of controlled drugs. > 36 persons reported for street drinking. k 9 persons arrested/reported for other disorder related offences. k 3 persons were arrested for breach of bail conditions.

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