COATBRIDGE and DISTRICT LOCAL AREA PARTNERSHIP Subject: JOINT COMMUNITY SAFETY REPORT From

To: COATBRIDGE AND DISTRICT LOCAL Subject: JOINT COMMUNITY SAFETY AREA PARTNERSHIP REPORT

From: HOUSING & SOCIAL WORK SERVICES STRATHCLYDE POLICE STRATHCLYDE FIRE & RESCUE

Date: January 201 1 Ref:

1. I ntroduction

The purpose of this report is to update members of the Coatbridge and District Local Area Partnership on developments with the current joint work taking place between Strathclyde Police, Housing and Social Work Services and Strathclyde Fire and Rescue for the period from September 2010 to November 2010.

2. Background

2.1 The Government’s ‘Promoting Positive Outcomes: Working Together to Prevent Anti- social Behaviour in Scotland, National Framework for preventing anti-social behaviour, has allowed the wider public sector to move in the same direction, work together as equal partners and importantly, allow collective contribution from all the public sector partners.

2.2 Tackling anti-social behaviour contributes to all five of the Government’s strategic objectives but primarily supports making our communities safer and stronger by focusing on National Outcomes 9 ( we live our lives free from crime, disorder and danger) and 11 (we have strong, resilient and Supportive communities where people fake responsibility for their own actions and how they affect others).

3. Statistical Information

3.1 The report includes information from each of the partners and a ward by ward summary of notable incidents. Appendix 1 shows the hotspot map for the Coatbridge area, Appendix 2 Housing & Social Work Services information, Appendix 3 Strathclyde Police statistics and Appendix 4 the tactical assessment from Strathclyde Fire & Rescue.

3.2 With reference to Appendix 2, anti - social case numbers shows a reduction in the number of complaints. The majority of complaints centre on noise nuisance and youth disorder.

3.3 The Strathclyde Fire & Rescue statistics at appendix 4 cover the reporting period 1st September to 30th November 2010.

The graphs illustrate the performance in Wards 6, 9 & 10 and are also compared to the North Lanarkshire statistics for the same reporting period. During this period there have been a total of 219 incidents in the Coatbridge Area, which were attended by resources from SFR. These account for just over 13% of the total incidents in the North Lanarkshire Area. This reporting period covers our busiest time of year with the Bonfire Night increased drain on our resources so below is detailed specific information relating to this. A summary of the Strathclyde Fire & Rescue Campaign is also included at appendix 4. 16 4. Ward by Ward Reports

Ward 6

Coatbridge North and Glenboig

Within this area there are 72 active anti-social cases and compared to the previous recording period, the level of complaints has remained steady with a number of these cases currently being monitored.

Town Centre

Police are still operating a “Safe Zone” in the town centre on Friday and Saturday nights through until 4a.m. The standard of the stewarding of the nightclubs has risen and the joint working with the police has resulted in a rise in detections for assaults while the instance of assaults has fallen.

We have been addressing the anticipated rise in thefts and thefts by shoplifting over the Christmas period and managed to restrict it through better networking of shops and police and through staff being more aware of crime trends through presentations given by the dedicated Town Centre Officers.

We are continuing with our enforcement of illegal and inconsiderate parking in the town centre area.

From a Strathclyde Fire 7 Rescue perspective Rubbish/Secondary fires continue to impact on resources, this reporting period has seen a total of 43 such incidents in Coatbridge and most have been around the Town Centre. 10 malicious calls made during this period originated within the Coatbridge Wards and 5 of these were in the Town Centre area.

False alarms due to equipment are an ongoing SFR issue that with the help of Partner Agencies we strive to reduce. Within this period the Coatbridge Wards have been responsible for 44 unnecessary blue light journeys. Initiatives are ongoing in an attempt to further reduce these unnecessary journeys. With serial offenders being lettered and then visited if necessary.

Town head

From a Police perspective the Townhead area has again seen significant improvement in terms of addressing anti-social behaviour particularly in and around Morar Crescent.

The focus on anti-social behaviour continues to be driven by all partners through the Townhead action group which now meets every 8 weeks due to its success and a reduction in viable actions. This group has representatives from partner agencies, elected members and community representatives.

The formation of the community garden within Morar Crescent has both made a significant improvement in an area which has been a significant source of anti-social behaviour. The garden has provided a community focus allowing all people to have an input into this area including local schools and all ages of the community. The garden has eliminated a source of fire setting and the work was recently recognised as part of the recent Beautiful Scotland awards.

Police, SWD and C.L. &D. took a group of youths aged 13 - 17, and mainly from the St. Bartholomew’s area, on a successful days activities to promote citizenship and reducing anti social behaviour. These youths will hopefully form part of a Youth Group when Witchwood Court’s Community room is opened. 17 There was an Information Day held in Carron Place on the 14th October 2010 where the public were able to discuss the project with the group, police, housing and CL&D. It was well attended and several people came forward to take up the offer of an allotment. The Community Kitchen was very well received and provided sustenance as well as an education.

Parent Action for Safeplay provided 10 sessions in October for local children between the ages of 5 and 13 as part of the garden initiative and thanks to The Peoples’ Millions the group plan to revisit the area soon.

The progress between all agencies, local elected members and community representatives, who form the Townhead action group, is reflected in the reduction of serious anti-social problems being reported and the group continues to address areas where problems continue to exist.

Summerlee

Summerlee is also an area which has an action group set up to address issues of community safety. The group consists of representatives of the community safety partners, members of the local community and elected members.

Regular pro-active visits to both adult and youth offenders continue to take place to ensure any anti-social behaviour is monitored and managed.

There has been a resurgence in anti-social behaviour in the Corsewall Street corridor and this being addressed..

The main focus of the action group is the Auldhame Street area and a serious ongoing anti-social case within the Corsewall street area.

The individual within Corsewall Street is a major source of alarm and distress within the local community and Anti-Social Investigators have successfully obtained an interim Anti- Social Behaviour Order against the alleged perpetrator. Unfortunately he has continued to offend resulting in Strathclyde Police taking action against the individual concerned. A date for a full hearing is awaited.

The Auldhame Street area has become a major source of concern in relation to both crime and anti-social behaviour. The area has seen an increase in pro-active policing and work from Housing Services officers to tackle the problems being encountered.

C Iiftonvi I le

A number of tenancies within the Cliftonville area have been visited in relation to anti- social behaviour with one tenancy previously giving particular concern however this has been addressed through official measures.

Police are monitoring the speed of traffic approaching the roundabout at Quarry Street at Agnew Avenue due to complaints of cars travelling too fast, on approach, to manoeuvre safely.

18 The Police will continue to address the parking issues around St Patrick’s Primary School which has not abated after the October break and are working with the school on their proposals for a safer travelling environment.

The area has seen a decrease in activity overall with noise nuisance continuing to be the main source of anti-social complaints. Police together with Housing and Social Work staff continue to work very closely in addressing issues of concern. Partner agencies and elected members continue to meet on a regular basis to actions in an attempt to resolve areas of concern.

Two tenancies have been subject to serious incidents of anti-social behaviour and interim Anti-Social Behaviour Orders have been obtained. The terms of these orders have been breached resulting in action being taken by Strathclyde Police against the individuals concerned. We await dates for hearings for full Anti-Social Behaviour Orders.

A serious incident occurred within the Concierge station at Highcoats in late November where an individual attacked and entered the station causing significant damage. Police attended and the individual was apprehended.

Glenboig Police are addressing parking issues near the roundabout and will continue to issue Fixed Penalty Tickets. Speeding vehicles on the main road and that of fire setting in the green belt areas continue to be addressed.

One tenancy is causing concern within the Glenboig area. The problems relate to noise nuisance which is disturbing nearby neighbours. Visits to the tenancy have taken place and appropriate action taken and support provided.

Drumpellier

Police are continuing to address the issue of speeding vehicles in Drumpellier Avenue and have made enquiry re improving the safety of school children crossing at the junction with Blair Road.

Gartsherrie

Auldhame Street (2-34) continues to be an area of substantial anti-social behaviour and Police and ASBl are continuing to address the issue through several means. School- children littering at the shopping complex is being addressed.

Highcoats

Periodic meetings between partners continue to identify and address issues arising in the complex. Instances of anti-social behaviour are currently sporadic although a recent instance of a vandalism to the concierge station is worthy of note.

Dunbeth

Police are continuing to patrol Dunbeth Park and surrounding streets for anti-social activity particularly in the early hours of the weekend.

Greenhill

Joint visits between the Police and the Housing Department to Coltswood Tower have proved successful and the instance of youth disorder in the graveyard and in the industrial area has subsided.

The issue with patrons at a licenced premises in the area has been addressed and the instance of anti-social behaviour has been dramatically reduced. 19 General

The Police have been proactively carrying out visual audits on all vandalism in the ward and reporting it to Northline.

The Police are partaking in the Pathfinder Project where we will be partnering CL&D and SWD to work with 10 males aged 15-17 from the general Coatbridge area to address territorialism and anti social behaviour whilst promoting good citizenship.

A joint initiative between the Police and the Social Work Department working with boys between 13 and 16 over the summer and continuing into the new year, has proved very successful in reducing the level of offending previously shown and is set to continue in conjunction with The Time Capsule.

Community Police in Townhead have again been awarded a Starr Award from St. Bartholomew’s Church in praise of their work in the community.

Ward 9

Coatbridge West

There are currently 28 active anti social cases in this area with this number having significantly decreased from the previous reporting period.

Langloan

A substantial amount of work has been undertaken by the Police during the period to create an intelligence picture relative to community concerns raised in relation to drug dealing in the area. The intelligence work was completed and several premises were searched under whrrant with a quantity of differing substances recovered and persons reported.

Community Policing officers and uniformed response policing officers continue to conduct directed patrols in the Langloan and Dundyvan areas in order to keep anti social behaviour under control. Problems with youths drinking and smoking within closes in Langloan Place are currently being addressed through directed patrols and plain clothes operations. Activity on operation nights has resulted in no calls or incidents of disorder. Further work to be carried out in conjunction with housing and task force regards individuals giving access to offenders and enabling behaviour.

The Langloan area does not have significant anti-social issues being reported although youth disorder and noise nuisance give cause for concern. These are being addressed by Housing and Social Work Services in conjunction with Strathclyde Police. There are continuing issues with bins not being presented for collection or returned from the pavement after being emptied. We are continuing to liaise with Cleansing and the local Tenants and Residents Association to identify the owners of the bins. It’s proposed that all bins will have stickers placed on them to identify each bin and take appropriate action on those failing to comply.

Kirkwood

No significant issues exist with Housing Advisors and Anti-Social Investigators liaising well with Community Police to address any issues of concern.

The primary focus for directed patrolling of Police in the Kirkwood area continues around the shops in Woodside Street and some of the housing above the shops there.

20 Proactive targeting on intelligence has led to a house search where 400gms of amphetamine was recovered along with a quantity of cannabis. 2 people were reported to the Procurator Fiscal for drug dealing offences.

Community officers are also collaborating with their colleagues in Bargeddie to target those attending Showcase area intent on anti social behaviour.

Old Monkland

Community Unit officers are liaising with Clyde Valley Housing Association Limited to address some minor anti social behaviour in the area being caused by juveniles who reside locally.

Main area of calls for disturbance and anti social behaviour is in and around the park area where youths are reported for these activities. Searches and interaction with youths has taken place on these occasions without incident. Youths fighting in the area have resulted in 3 arrests for disorder offences.

Community Police officers will continue to target the park via high visibility patrolling and are looking to liaise with partners for possible diversionary projects.

Bargeddie

Community officers for the area have proactively targeted the grass bank area in Bargeddie which was the focus for many calls regards youths drinking and anti-social behaviour issues. This has provided a large drop in calls of this nature to this locus.

The showcase cinema complex has seen a rise in youth activity resulting in alcohol fuelled disorder and fighting. Community officers have recently identified a group from Kirkwood that are regularly frequenting the area intent on disruption and violence. These individuals are being targeted and will be subject to robust policing methods.

Past spates of vandalisms in the area have reduced and officers are dedicating more time to high visibility patrolling in identified streets.

Community officers and Road Policing officers have continued speed monitoring operations and targeting of offending behaviour.

Ward 10

Shawhead

Much of the anti-social problems are concentrated in the low rise flats at Tinto, Nevis, Killin Court etc. The main problems are youth disorder, street drinking and vandalism. Action plans have been formed between Police and Housing and Social Work Services to address these issues. There are a number of issues regarding the area surrounding the underpass and community centre. Agreement has been reached to install CCTV in this location to assist in identifying offenders and allow action to be taken.

Problems continue within the William Street area relating to youth disorder, vandalism and noise nuisance. Housing and Social Work Services are working with Strathclyde Police to address these issues. Lack of evidence has been problematic; however, patrols and visits are being carried out to identify those involved.

An interim Anti-Social Behaviour Order has been obtained in relation to a property in Howes Street. Anti-Social Investigators are liaising with police regarding possible breaches of the interim ASBO pending a date for application of a full order.

21 Continuing collaboration has been undertaken between Strathclyde Police and Housing & Social Work Services through the use of leaflet drops and door to door visits and this has been positively received by members of the local community. In contrast to the formally reported incidents received, local intelligence has notably been obtained and the profile of public engagement has been raised as a result.

Despite the use of CCTV within the Shawhead area very little anti-social behaviour has been captured on it. An additional mobile CCTV camera has been requested to assist in the detection of anti-social behaviour and a permanent camera near Berwick street is being progressed.

Despite relatively low reports of youth disorder and anti-social behaviour from householders, the local information received suggests that this continues to be an area of concern for local residents. Through the use of public reassurance and high profile policing techniques, Strathclyde police have sought to address this issue and further reduce the perceived fear of reprisals in reporting such instances as previously mentioned.

Community Policing officers and uniformed response policing officers continue to conduct directed patrols in the Shawhead area in order to address anti social behaviour and are also policing licensed premises to prevent drink related anti social behaviour being conducted here.

Kirkshaws

An increase in anti-social activity by youths in the areas of Souterhouse Park and the commercial premises on Woodside Street has been identified by local community police officers whilst on patrol. To ensure this issue is being suitably policed and addressed, high visibility cycle and foot patrols are being deployed with the remit of causing disruption to any instances of Anti-social behaviour.

Another issue which has arisen is the behaviour of residents who engage in anti-social conduct whilst within their homes. Joint collaboration between police and housing staff in association with local residents has allowed the individuals concerned to be dealt with appropriately. Individual residents have been subject to visits and verbal and written warnings have been issued. This is subject to further monitoring and is still currently being considered for a joint initiative with community safety partners.

Sikeside I Greenend

High visibility patrols continue to patrol areas of regular complaint, and under age drinkers have been targeted throughout ward 10 with regular visits to licensed premises incorporated into directed patrol plans.

Community officers for the area continue to monitor youth disorder and street drinking in Sikeside and Greenend. A number of persistent offenders have been remanded in custody pending trial for detected offences and this has had a positive impact on the community and their quality of life.

Carnbroe has continued to be relatively untroubled with issues, however it should be noted that complaints have been addressed for the area surrounding Carnbroe Primary School regarding youths drinking, causing annoyance and petty thefts. The utilisation of directed patrol plans at identified times will continue to minimise the disruption to the general community for this purpose.

Crimes of note for this area included 1 Male being charge for Robbery relating to an incident whereby threats of violence were used against a complainer engaged in his occupation as a delivery driver and a prolific offender of Anti-social behaviour successfully identified and arrested for the serious assault of another youth, whereby he used a broken bottle as a weapon. 22 Whifflet

Speeding on Whifflet Street has previously been identified as a concern for many members within the community] however with the introduction of a speed camera, the levels of speeding on this stretch of road have significantly decreased. Further motoring issues have been addressed in relation to speeding] the use of mobile phones and seatbelt offences, through the use of advice, warnings, and fixed penalty tickets were also issued.

The use of high visibility patrols around the licensed premises on Whifflet Street has also provided the public with a greater sense of reassurance whilst providing a significant deterrent to those intent on causing disorder.

5. Promoting Positive Outcomes

Regeneration Services, in conjunction with Strathclyde Police and Community Learning & Development, has been working in a number of areas to promote positive involvement with local youths identified via local action groups and in particular those who had been involved in anti-social behaviour. These youths had not offended for a period of time and outdoor activities took place on the 14 November 2010 to engage with these youths and promote a more positive lifestyle to prevent re-offending.

CCTV continues to be a vital tool in combating anti-social behaviour and crime across Coatbridge with significant benefits being seen in the Morar Crescent area. Housing and Social Work staff continue to liaise with CCTV operators and Police to benefit the local com m un ity .

Mediation is still seen as a positive and successful method of resolving neighbour disputes. The numbers undertaking mediation remains low and all staff have been requested to promote this service.

The Youth Offender Forum continues to meet to discuss youths who have been identified as involved in criminal and anti-social behaviour with 6 youths continuing to be discussed at this forum.

Community Wardens continue to patrol throughout Coatbridge and provide a useful link between the Housing and Social Work Services, partner agencies and the local community. They continue to assist in cleaning of open spaces, removal of graffiti and reporting communal repairs.

To support the work of Strathclyde Fire and Rescue in fire prevention housing staff are offering a free home fire safety visit at all settling in visits to new tenancies. Details of those accepting this check are passed to Strathclyde Fire and Rescue who arrange a fire safety check thus helping reduce fires within the home.

Kick-start Theatre - perform the play ‘Game Over’

Coatbridge area recently staged two drama performances on fire service related themes regarding Youth Disorder and Fire Raising. Each school ‘hosting’ the drama invited a nearby (‘guest’) school for the Primary 6 pupils to view the play and work together on it, which on most occasions was a school of a different denomination. This helped aid to assist sectarian issues with regard to youth disorder. Coatbridge events consisted of - Thrashbush; - St. Serfs inviting Chapelside and Old Monkland; - St. Timothy’s inviting Kirkshaws. Each school will be encouraged to carry out follow-up discussions andlor projects on the themes of the play. The company employed are professional and have worked in various areas of Strathclyde Fire & Rescue in the past, including stints in North Lanarkshire.

23 The company employs the technique of ‘Forum Theatre’ which encourages the pupils to literally become involved n the actual play by re-enacting some of the scenes. The benefits of the project should be that pupils will gain a greater appreciation of civil responsibility and the work not only of SFR but of all the emergency services.

6; Recommendation

6.1 It is recommended that members of the Local Area Partnership:

(i) Note the contents of the report

North Lanarkshire Council - Housing & Social Work Services Strathclyde Police Strathclyde Fire & Rescue October 2010

24 Appendix 1 HOT SPOT MAP -SUMMARISING COMMUNITY SAFETY SUB- GROUP ACTIVITY FOR THE PRECEDING PERIOD

PWM Coatbridge W Map Sept - Nov 2010 @CmmCoWrigM. 1\11 RimsResenred Pnrted by 5021545 A qtuthdydePolicePlrthonty, 100017011,2010 P~ducedonOgfl2nMOd12:10 1~20,247

25 Appendix 2

HOUSING and SOCIAL WORK SERVICES - ANTI SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR ACTIVITIES Including Anti-social behaviour case numbers and mediation activity.

Period: IStSeptember 2010 to 30th November 2010

9 26 15 9 8 16 9 40 28 10 12 27 10 18 30 10 36 44 Total 72 79 Total 73 110 Total 147 144

New ComDlaints Actions Taken Oncloina Cases

26 6 3 3 1 2 9 3 3 1 2 3 10 1 4 1 1 Total 7 10 1 4 2 7

9 1 2 3 10 1 1 Total 2 2 I 2 7

The mediation team have resolved one neighbour dispute and have provided advice and guidance in four other during this period. There are currently two active cases in ward 9, and it is anticipated that a positive outcome will be achieved.

27 Appendix 3 Strathclyde Police Statistical Information

01.09.10 - 30.1 1.I0

WARD 6

Total No. Storm incidents - 2551 Total No. CR’s - 771 Total No. detected CR’s - 496 Total No Serious Assaults - 7 Total No. Serious Assaults detected - 4 Total No. Vandalisms - 81 Total No. Theft by HB’s (dom) - 3 Total No. Theft by HB’s (non dwelling) - 0 Total No. Theft by HB’s (other) - 5 Total No. CR’s for Street drinking - 20 Total No. FP’s for Street drinking - 52

WARD 9

Total No. Storm incidents - 1395 Total No. CR’s - 344 Total No. detected CR’s - 174 Total No Serious Assaults - 5 Total No. Serious Assaults detected - 2 Total No. Vandalisms - 50 Total No. Theft by HB’s (dom) - 4 Total No. Theft by HB’s (non dwelling) - 1 Total No. Theft by HB’s (other) - 3 Total No. CR’s for Street drinking - 4 Total No. FP’s for Street drinking - 17

WARD 10

Total No. Storm incidents - 1632 Total No. CR’s - 423 Total No. detected CR’s - 21 1 Total No Serious Assaults - 11 Total No. Serious Assaults detected - 5 Total No. Vandalisms - 63 Total No. Theft by HB’s (dom) - 5 Total No. Theft by HB’s (non dwelling) - 1 Total No. Theft by HB’s (other) - 4 Total No. CR’s for Street drinking - 11 Total No. FP’s for Street drinking - 25

28 Tactica I Assessment s F

Dates: 01/09/2010- 30/11/2010 Councils: North Lanarkshire Wards: Coatbridge North and Glenboig Ward, Coatbridge South Ward, Coatbridge West Ward Incident Analysis Appendix 4

I Population I 45701 I 321067 I 14.2°/o I I Dwellinas I 21914 I 145874 I 15% I I Incidents I 219 I 1665 I 13.2% I

I Fire I 91 60% I

I Other I 01 Yo I

Fire 0 0 010 RTC 0 0 YO

Other 0 2 Q/O

I AULDHAME ST, ., COATBRIDGE I BARROWFIELD ST, ., COATBRIDGE 1 BURNSIDE CRT, ., COATBRIDGE 1 DUNBITH CRT, ., COATBRIDGE 1 DYKEHEAD RD, ., BARGEDDIE GILCHRIST Sr, ., COATBRIDGE KING ST, ., COATBRIDGE PENTLAND CRT, ., COATBRIDGE SELBY Sr, ., COATBRIDGE

I Cooking appliance - 6 (54.5%) IElectric lighting - 1 (9.1%) Smokng related - 4 (36.4%)

29 Tactica I Assessment S F

I BURNSIDE CRT, ., COATBRIDGE I 21 DUNDYVAN RD, ., COATBRIDGE 1 ETIVE CRT, ., COATBRIDGE 1 HIGHCOATS NORTH CRT, ., COATBRIDGE 1 JACKSON NORTH CRT, ., COATBRIDGE 1 JACKSON SOUTH CRT, ., COATBRIDGE 1

REl Matches and candles - 1 (14 3%) 0 Naked flame - 6 (85 7%)

Non Domestic Fires: Accidental lop 10 Accidental Non Domestic Fire Locations

II Council 4

Non Domestic Fires: Deliberate lop 10 Deliberate Non Domestic Fire Locations

0 Sep 10 oct 10 Nov 10

30 Tactical Assessment S F

10 I CUPARHEAD AVE, ., COATBRIDGE I I SOUTH CIRCULAR RD. .. COATBRIDGE I 11

n oct 10 Nov 10

Vehicle Fires: Deliberate Top 10 Deliberate Vehicle Fire Locations

0 Sep 10 oct 10 Nov 10

Rubbish Fires Top 10 Rubbish Fire Locations

200

162 150 I BANK ST, ., COATBRIDGE I CUMBRAE CRES, ., COATBRIDGE 2 DRUMPELLIER COUNTRY PARK, ., COATBRIDGE 2 100 KING ST, ., COATBRIDGE 2 LANGLOAN CRES, ., COATBRIDGE 2 50 LOMOND RD, ., COATBRIDGE 2 I PEEBLES PATH, ., COATBRIDGE I 21 SOUTH CIRCULAR RD, ., COATBRIDGE 2 0 #invalid, #invalid, #invalid 1 Sep 10 Od 10 Nov 10 I ANNERLEY PL, ., COATBRIDGE I 11

31 Tactical Assessment S F

I ST MONICAS WAY, KIRKWOOD, COATBRIDGE I 21 BEECHWOOD DR, ., COATBRIDGE 1

COATBRIDGE 1 ROTHESAY CRES. .. COATBRIDGE I 1

Oct 10 Nov 10

Derelict Buildings: Accidental lop 10 Accidental Derelict Buildings Locations Data does not exist for the specified criteria.

Derelict Buildings: Deliberate Top 10 Deliberate Derelict Buildings Locations 8b

Sep 10 Oct 10 Nov 10

32 Tactical Assessment s F

20 I MAIN ST, ., COATBRIDGE I .n/a, .n/a, COATBRIDGE 1 15 BANK ST, ., COATBRIDGE 1 BUCHANAN ST, ., COATBRIDGE 1 10 HOSPlTAL ST, ., COATBRIDGE 1 LANGLOAN ST, ., COATBRIDGE 1 5 LOMOND RD, ., COATBRIDGE 1 NETHERHOUSE AVE, ,, COATBRIDGE 1 0 Sep 10 oct 10 Nov 10

False Alarms: Good Intent lop 10 Good Intent False Alarm Locations

100 -I I

80 I ALSTON AVE, ., COATBRIDGE I I JAMES DEMPSEY CRT, ., COATBRIDGE I 60 AFTON GDNS, ., COATBRIDGE 2 BWR RD, COATBRIDGE 2 Council ., 40 li I DUNDYVAN RD, ., COATBRIDGE I 21 EAST STEWART GDNS, ., COATBRIDGE 2 20 JAMES DEMPSEY GDNS, ., COATBRIDGE 2 I SHAWHEAD AVE. ., COATBRIDGE I 21 #invalid, #invalid, #invalid 1 Sep 10 Oct 10 Nov 10 .n/a, GREENHILL INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, I False Alarms: Equipment Fault lop 10 Equip

I OLD MONKLAND RD, ., COATBRIDGE I 61 BUCHANAN ST, ., COATBRIDGE 4 JAMES DEMPSEY GDNS, ., COATBRIDGE 4 I MAIN ST, ., COATBRIDGE I 41 YWardII Council I RUSSELL COLT ST, ., COATBRIDGE 4 ROSEHALL AVE, ., COATBRIDGE 3 I #invalid, #invalid, #invalid I 21 CANAL CRT, ., COATBRIDGE 2 COATBANK ST, FARADAY RETAIL PARK, 2 Sep 10 Oct 10 Nov 10 COATBRIDGE JAMES DEMPSEY CRT. .. COATBRIDGE 2

33 Tactical Assessment S F

I 14 I

IwFIELDST.. . COA~R~DGE I

Sep 10 Oct 10 Nov 10

Water Related Incidents Top 10 Water Related Incident Locations Data does not exist for the specified criteria.

Top 10 Other Special Services* Locations

40 40 MAIN ST, ., COATBRIDGE 2 ALIAN ST, ., COATBRIDGE 1 30 I CALDER ST, ., COATBRIDGE I 11 COATBRIDGE RD, ., GLENBOIG 1 20 CUMBRAE CRES, ., COATBRIDGE 1 ESPIESIDE CRES, ., COATBRIDGE 1 10 GILCHRIST ST, ., COATBRIDGE 1 JACKSON SOUM CRT, ., COATBRIDGE 1 n KILDONAN ST, ., COATBRIDGE 1 Sep 10 Oct 10 Nov 10 KIRKWOOD ST, ., COATBRIDGE 1 * - Excluding road traffic collisions and water related incidents

34 Tactical Assessment S F

Report Description Given a date range, council and ward, this report provides demographic, incident, casualty and fatality information in tabular format. It also charts and lists the top ten street locations for a chosen list of incident types.

35 Bonfire Night Campaign 2010

North Lanarkshire’s Bonfire Campaign followed a template provided by the Community Safety Directorate from Service Headquarters and ran from the 18‘h October to the 8‘h November 2010 with comparisons made from the same timescale last year. There were six main elements to this campaign: a. Use of Media: North Lanarkshire recently held a media day which was attended by around a dozen local media outlets (local papers etc). All of these contacts were approached and asked to run the standard bonfire/fireworks media statement. The statement appeared in various publications and helped to spread the corporate safety message. b. Partnership Working: In the weeks leading up to bonfire night it was important that partner organisations were engaged and their assistance sought to ensure an appropriate response was forthcoming. In the case of the Police, they assisted in promoting the bonfire safety message and, in relation to acts of violence, offered support to crews in any areas where there was concern. They also enforced the proper sale of fireworks to ensure they did not fall into the wrong hands. North Lanarkshire Council assisted through the identification of secondary fire material build up. The six Tasking and Co-ordinating groups also looked at local issues and worked collectively to ensure that bonfire night went as smoothly and safely as possible. c. Identification of Problem Areas: North Lanarkshire, like every Area, has some locations which are historically problematic in relation to fire related anti-social behaviour. These were identified in the lead up to bonfire night and engagement processes put in place in those areas. Statistical information from the IRS was utilised along with local knowledge and operational intelligence to provide an informed overview of this type of problem. d. Engaging with Young People: The vast majority of secondary fires and anti-social behaviour is directly related to young people. North Lanarkshire targeted this group across the Area and visited both primary and secondary schools as well as youth organisations. A large percentage of the schools visited were in areas which have previously had high instances of operational activity. e. Provision of Advice and Leaflets: Although youth engagement was the priority, it was important that those people who were buying or using fireworks, were given appropriate advice on their safe use. North Lanarkshire’s Community Firefighters and Operational Crews accessed various locations which sold fireworks and provided advice and leaflets to the public. f. Uplift of Secondary Fire Materials: A robust and bespoke arrangement was put in place between SFR and North Lanarkshire Council’s Environmental Health Department. This involved an emergency 24/7 uplift service which provided SFR with direct access to the uplift service whenever they noticed a build up of materials or inappropriately located bonfires. The council would even attend and remove these materials during the night to avoid inciting anti-social behaviour.

The following youth engagements took place within North Lanarkshire: Schools visited: - 35 Children Engaged: - 6,153 LeafletdAdvice: - 3,178

36 Other Available Statistical Information: Total Uplifts: - 51 across the North Lanarkshire Area which included unsafe or potentially problematic build ups of secondary fire materials.

Strathclyde Fire & Rescue Activity: There were 2 methods employed here, a direct comparison between 2009 and 2010 during the period of 18 October and 8 November (as instructed) and a 3 year comparison between the 25th October and 7th November (as provided by the CS Directorate).

-2009 -2010 -%+I-

Rubbish Fires: - 128 99 -23%

Heath/Grass Fires: - 9 9 No Change Derelict Building Fires: - 4 4 No change

Malicious Calls: - 15 13 -13%

Acts of Violence: - 1 1 No Change Total: - 157 126 -20%

-2008 --2009 %'I -2010 x-

All incidents (NL): - 490 (Base) 354 -28% 298 -39%

All Incidents (SFR): - 3412 2604 -23% 2250 -34% (Base)

Summary: The statistical information from SFR and partner agencies would indicate that the Bonfire Campaign was successful. The total number of secondary fires and anti- social behaviour dropped noticeably and would appear to vindicate the approach employed by SFR and its partners during this period. Over the last 3 years NL has seen a total reduction in activity of 39% which is 5% better than the overall Service reductions. Information provided by the CS Directorate would indicate an average reduction in secondary fires over the 3 year period of 70%. This must be welcomed and the approach employed over this bonfire period will form the basis of future bonfire engagement strategies.