Inverclyde Community Partnership Council Briefing August 2017

Inverclyde Community Partnership Council Briefing

August 2017

Produced By: Inverclyde Community Safety Partnership Email: [email protected]

Campaigns and Initiatives FLY TIPPING Illegal Dumping (Fly Tipping) is a common problem in Inverclyde, including discarded old furniture, tyres, construction waste, garden waste, car batteries or bags of household waste. It can be a source of pollution, affects the aesthetic appeal of an area, and increases the risk of fire raising. To reduce the problem rubbish should be kept off the pavement until refuse collection day and unwanted household appliances, furniture and general waste should be arranged to be dumped, free of charge, at one of the Council's Recycling Centres www.inverclyde.gov.uk/environment/recycling-and-waste-services/neighbourhood-recycling-points or contact the Customer Service Centre on 01475 717171 to arrange a Bulk Uplift for a moderate fee.

As Bonfire and Fireworks night approaches, fly tipping can be a major concern and it is also a criminal offence. Please follow the above advice for a safer season and if you see fly tipping or know of an area where there is a build-up of refuse or combustible material, contact your local authority cleansing or environmental department to arrange uplift. For more information you can contact the Dumb Dumpers or call their Stop Line on 0845 2 30 40 90.

Crime Last month there were a reported 585 crimes, which is average for crime across the past year. 5 Yr Recorded Crime Past Monthly Past Month Average Year GROUP 1 - Crimes of Violence 7 13 108 GROUP 2 - Crimes of Indecency 13 11 169 GROUP 3 - Crimes of Dishonesty 149 130 1493 GROUP 4 - Crimes of Fire Raising, Malicious Mischief etc 46 72 810 GROUP 5 - Other Crimes 90 120 1113 GROUP 6 - Miscellaneous Offences 175 233 1786 GROUP 7 - Offences Relating to Motor Vehicles 105 89 1099 Unknown 0 0 0 Grand Total 585 668 6578 Table 1: Type of recorded crimes in Inverclyde (Source: Police Scotland, 2017) The 5 Yr Monthly Average is defined as the average of only this month over the past 5 years eg May 2016 = average of May12, May13, May14, May15 & May16. * Group 1 - Crimes of Violence: includes murder, attempted murder, serious assault, robbery and assault with intent to rob, threats and extortion and cruelty to children, Group 2 - Sexual Offences: includes rape, assault with intent to rape; indecent assault and sexual offences against children, Group 3 - Crimes of Dishonesty: includes thefts including housebreaking or opening lockfast places (OLP), thefts of and from motor vehicles and fraud, Group 4 - Fire-raising, vandalism, etc.: Includes vandalism, malicious mischief, fire-raising and reckless conduct, Group 5 - Other Crimes: The crime types included in this group are often crimes against society rather than individuals. Includes; crimes against public justice, handling an offensive weapon and misuse of drugs. Group 6 - Offences (Miscellaneous): Includes 'antisocial behaviour'-type offences like breach of the peace, common assault and alcohol-related offences, Group 7 - Offences (Road Traffic): Includes speeding, seat belt offences and motor vehicle defects.

700 Unknown 600 GROUP 7 - Offences Relating to Motor 500 Vehicles GROUP 6 - Miscellaneous Offences 400 GROUP 5 - Other Crimes 300

GROUP 4 - Crimes of Fire Raising, 200 Malicious Mischief etc

100 GROUP 3 - Crimes of Dishonesty

0 GROUP 2 - Crimes of Indecency

GROUP 1 - Crimes of Violence

Graph 1: Type of recorded crimes in Inverclyde (Source: Police Scotland, 2017)

Community Warden Reports Last month there were a total of 200 Community Warden Calls, which is average for antisocial behaviour incidents across the past year.

Previous ASB Category Previous Month 5 Yr Monthly Average Year Alcohol misuse 23 25 342 Disorderly Behaviour 25 17 219 Drug/substance misuse 11 14 145 Intimidation/Harassment 7 7 69 Neighbour Noise 19 20 231 Public Nuisance 92 87 1146 Setting fires 0 5 207 Vandalism/Environmental Damage 18 25 179 Vehicle related nuisance 5 5 61 Grand Total 200 205 2599 Table 2: Inverclyde council ASB Community Warden Incidents in Inverclyde (Source: Inverclyde Council, 2017) The 5 Yr Monthly Average is defined as the average of only this month over the past 5 years eg May 2016 = average of May12, May13, May14, May15 & May16.

350

300 Alcohol misuse 250 Disorderly Behaviour

200 Drug/substance misuse Intimidation/Harassment 150 Neighbour Noise

100 Public Nuisance Setting fires 50 Vandalism/Environmental Damage

0 Vehicle related nuisance

Graph 2: Inverclyde council ASB Community Warden Incidents (Source: Inverclyde Council, 2017)

Scottish Fire and Rescue Last month there were 37 call outs for the fire service to respond to 19 primary and 18 secondary fires, totalling 655 fires over the past year. Primary fires generally involve property and include buildings, caravans, motor vehicles and plant and machinery. Secondary fires are often minor and include the burning of rubbish, grass and derelict properties.

Summary of Activity

Inverclyde 2500

2000

1500

1000

500

Police incidents IC ASB incidents Crimes SFRS incidents

Graph 3: Yearly trend of Crimes, Police incidents, Scottish Fire & Rescue Related incidents and Inverclyde ASB Incidents (Source: Police Scotland, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and Inverclyde Council, 2017)

Action Taken Community Warden Service The Community Wardens are professional witnesses and are there to support the public in Inverclyde. They deal with incidents of antisocial behaviour, working closely with Police Scotland and the Antisocial Investigations Team. They proactively patrol hotspots and areas of concern to act as a visual deterrent and provide reassurance to the public. They are the eyes and ears of the community. Community Wardens work from 1300hrs until midnight. They currently cover Friday and Saturday nights until 0300hrs but this is subject to change. Community Wardens can be contacted on 0800 01 317 01

Contact details Inverclyde Council - Antisocial Behaviour Helpline/Community Warden Service o 0800 01 317 01 o [email protected] (Please e-mail meeting invitations to wardens) - Customer Service Centre o 01475 717171 Police Scotland - 101 Non-Emergency Number o For all non-emergencies and general enquiries, 101 is the number you call if you need to contact your local police. You can call 101 to report a crime that has already happened, seek crime prevention advice or make us aware of any policing issues in your local area. - 999 Emergency Number o In an emergency you should always dial 999 if: . There is a risk of personal injury or loss of life . A crime is in progress . Someone suspected of a crime is nearby - Neighbourhood Team (not to report crime) [email protected] o Sgt Danny Godfrey - Ward 1, Ward 3, Ward 4, Ward 6, Port Glasgow Town Centre o Sgt Jason Logsdon - Ward 2, Ward 3, Ward 5, Greenock Town Centre o Ward 1 - PC John Jamieson K527, PC Maria Houston o Ward 2 - PC Willie Gorry K620, PC James Quigg K763 o Ward 3 - PC Lynda Quigley K719, PC Martin Ward K101, PC Bill Jenkinson K787, PC Nicola Macrae K058 o Ward 4 - PC Iain Smith K493, PC Tracey Knox McLean K516 o Ward 5 - PC Alastair McDonald K524, PC Angus MacKay K322 o Ward 6 - PC Martin Cannon K641, PC Iain Johnstone K462 o Ward 7 - PC Ally Burns K765, PC Colin Kerr K070 o Port Glasgow Town Centre - PC Elaine Nicholson K553, PC Martin Stark K278 o Greenock Town Centre - PC Greig Turner K357 PC Paul Jackman K757 o Schools and Residential Homes Liaison Officer - PC Kirsty Boyd K680 British Transport Police - Non-Emergency Number o 0800 40 50 40 or text 61016 Scottish Fire & Rescue Service - To arrange a FREE home safety fire visit contact Scottish Fire & Rescue o 01475 722222 Cloch Housing Association - 01475 783637 Larkfield Housing Association - 01475 630930 Oak Tree Housing Association - 01475 807001 River Clyde Homes - Call free from a landline on 0800 013 2196 - Call low cost from a mobile on 01475 788887

Gourock Community Partnership Council Briefing

August 2017

Gourock Community Council Contact: [email protected] Meetings: Gamble Halls, 7.30pm 3rd Monday of month, 7.30pm (except July and January)

Produced By: Inverclyde Community Safety Partnership Email: [email protected]

Crime Last month there were a total of 27 crimes, which is 5% of the total crime across Inverclyde and is average for crime across the past year.

5 Yr Past Monthly Past Recorded Crime Month Average Year GROUP 1 - Crimes of Violence 0 0 5 GROUP 2 - Crimes of Indecency 0 1 6 GROUP 3 - Crimes of Dishonesty 11 9 78 GROUP 4 - Crimes of Fire Raising, Malicious Mischief etc 0 4 31 GROUP 5 - Other Crimes 5 3 37 GROUP 6 - Miscellaneous Offences 4 10 93 GROUP 7 - Offences Relating to Motor Vehicles 7 7 27 Unknown 0 0 0 Grand Total 27 35 277 Table 1: Type of recorded crimes in Gourock (Source: Police Scotland, 2017) * Group 1 - Crimes of Violence: includes murder, attempted murder, serious assault, robbery and assault with intent to rob, threats and extortion and cruelty to children, Group 2 - Sexual Offences: includes rape, assault with intent to rape; indecent assault and sexual offences against children, Group 3 - Crimes of Dishonesty: includes thefts including housebreaking or opening lockfast places (OLP), thefts of and from motor vehicles and fraud, Group 4 - Fire-raising, vandalism, etc.: Includes vandalism, malicious mischief, fire-raising and reckless conduct, Group 5 - Other Crimes: The crime types included in this group are often crimes against society rather than individuals. Includes; crimes against public justice, handling an offensive weapon and misuse of drugs. Group 6 - Offences (Miscellaneous): Includes 'antisocial behaviour'-type offences like breach of the peace, common assault and alcohol-related offences, Group 7 - Offences (Road Traffic): Includes speeding, seat belt offences and motor vehicle defects.

45 Unknown 40

35 GROUP 7 - Offences Relating to Motor Vehicles 30 GROUP 6 - Miscellaneous Offences 25

20 GROUP 5 - Other Crimes

15 GROUP 4 - Crimes of Fire Raising, 10 Malicious Mischief etc GROUP 3 - Crimes of Dishonesty 5

0 GROUP 2 - Crimes of Indecency

GROUP 1 - Crimes of Violence

Graph 1: Type of recorded crimes in Gourock (Source: Police Scotland, 2017)

Community Warden Reports Last month there were a total of 19 Community Warden Calls, which is 10% of the total incidents across Inverclyde and is above average for antisocial behaviour incidents across the past year.

Previous ASB Category Previous Month 5 Yr Monthly Average Year Alcohol misuse 5 4 20 Disorderly Behaviour 1 1 7 Drug/substance misuse 0 0 11 Intimidation/Harassment 0 0 2 Neighbour Noise 1 1 5 Public Nuisance 9 4 37 Setting fires 0 0 10 Vandalism/Environmental Damage 2 2 13 Vehicle related nuisance 1 0 4 Grand Total 19 12 109 Table 2: Inverclyde council ASB Community Warden Incidents in Gourock (Source: Inverclyde Council, 2017)

20 18

16 Alcohol misuse 14 Disorderly Behaviour 12 Drug/substance misuse 10 Intimidation/Harassment 8 Neighbour Noise 6 Public Nuisance 4 Setting fires 2 Vandalism/Environmental Damage 0 Vehicle related nuisance

Graph 2: Inverclyde council ASB Community Warden Incidents (Source: Inverclyde Council, 2017)

Scottish Fire and Rescue Last month there were 1 call outs for the fire service to respond to 1 primary and 0 secondary fires, totalling 29 over the past year. The call outs were 3% of the total number across Inverclyde for the month. Primary fires generally involve property and include buildings, caravans, motor vehicles and plant and machinery. Secondary fires are often minor and include the burning of rubbish, grass and derelict properties.

Summary of Activity

Gourock 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0

Police incidents IC ASB incidents Crimes SFRS incidents

Action Taken Over half the number of calls to the Community Wardens are in relation to youths congregating at Tower Hill. A further third of the incidents are in relation to youths congregating at the Pavilion, these were all self-generated by the wardens on patrol. Community Wardens continue to proactively patrol these areas.

Greenock Central Community Partnership Council Briefing

August 2017

Produced By: Inverclyde Community Safety Partnership Email: [email protected]

Crime Last month there were a total of 184 crimes, which is 31% of the total crime across Inverclyde and is average for crime across the past year.

5 Yr Past Monthly Past Recorded Crime Month Average Year GROUP 1 - Crimes of Violence 1 5 32 GROUP 2 - Crimes of Indecency 0 1 31 GROUP 3 - Crimes of Dishonesty 57 47 495 GROUP 4 - Crimes of Fire Raising, Malicious Mischief etc 16 18 231 GROUP 5 - Other Crimes 29 51 430 GROUP 6 - Miscellaneous Offences 53 88 616 GROUP 7 - Offences Relating to Motor Vehicles 28 17 261 Unknown 0 0 0 Grand Total 184 226 2096 Table 1: Type of recorded crimes in Greenock Central (Source: Police Scotland, 2017) * Group 1 - Crimes of Violence: includes murder, attempted murder, serious assault, robbery and assault with intent to rob, threats and extortion and cruelty to children, Group 2 - Sexual Offences: includes rape, assault with intent to rape; indecent assault and sexual offences against children, Group 3 - Crimes of Dishonesty: includes thefts including housebreaking or opening lockfast places (OLP), thefts of and from motor vehicles and fraud, Group 4 - Fire-raising, vandalism, etc.: Includes vandalism, malicious mischief, fire-raising and reckless conduct, Group 5 - Other Crimes: The crime types included in this group are often crimes against society rather than individuals. Includes; crimes against public justice, handling an offensive weapon and misuse of drugs. Group 6 - Offences (Miscellaneous): Includes 'antisocial behaviour'-type offences like breach of the peace, common assault and alcohol-related offences, Group 7 - Offences (Road Traffic): Includes speeding, seat belt offences and motor vehicle defects.

250 Unknown

200 GROUP 7 - Offences Relating to Motor Vehicles 150 GROUP 6 - Miscellaneous Offences

GROUP 5 - Other Crimes 100 GROUP 4 - Crimes of Fire Raising, Malicious Mischief etc 50 GROUP 3 - Crimes of Dishonesty

0 GROUP 2 - Crimes of Indecency

GROUP 1 - Crimes of Violence

Graph 1: Type of recorded crimes in Greenock Central (Source: Police Scotland, 2017)

Community Warden Reports Last month there were a total of 48 Community Warden Calls, which is 24% of the total incidents across Inverclyde and is average for antisocial behaviour incidents across the past year.

Previous ASB Category Previous Month 5 Yr Monthly Average Year Alcohol misuse 2 2 53 Disorderly Behaviour 6 5 71 Drug/substance misuse 3 3 66 Intimidation/Harassment 1 2 15 Neighbour Noise 2 5 78 Public Nuisance 29 20 318 Setting fires 0 1 33 Vandalism/Environmental Damage 4 6 32 Vehicle related nuisance 1 1 5 Grand Total 48 44 671 Table 2: Inverclyde council ASB Community Warden Incidents in Greenock Central (Source: Inverclyde Council, 2017)

100 90

80 Alcohol misuse 70 Disorderly Behaviour 60 Drug/substance misuse 50 Intimidation/Harassment 40 Neighbour Noise 30 Public Nuisance 20 Setting fires 10 Vandalism/Environmental Damage 0 Vehicle related nuisance

Graph 2: Inverclyde council ASB Community Warden Incidents (Source: Inverclyde Council, 2017)

Scottish Fire and Rescue Last month there were 10 call outs for the fire service to respond to 7 primary and 3 secondary fires, totalling 125 over the past year. The call outs were 27% of the total number across Inverclyde for the month. Primary fires generally involve property and include buildings, caravans, motor vehicles and plant and machinery. Secondary fires are often minor and include the burning of rubbish, grass and derelict properties.

Summary of Activity

Greenock Central 600

500

400

300

200

100

Police incidents IC ASB incidents Crimes SFRS incidents

Action Taken A number of calls to the Community Wardens continue to be in relation to allegations of youths loitering and smoking in closes and communal areas. Wardens are proactively patrolling this area and details of the group have been passed to Police Scotland. Members of the public are encouraged to continue to report any ongoing incidents of antisocial behaviour to the Community Wardens in order to resolve issues at the earliest possible stage.

Greenock East Community Partnership Council Briefing

August 2017

Produced By: Inverclyde Community Safety Partnership Email: [email protected]

Crime Last month there were a total of 86 crimes, which is 15% of the total crime across Inverclyde and is average for crime across the past year.

5 Yr Past Monthly Past Recorded Crime Month Average Year GROUP 1 - Crimes of Violence 1 2 15 GROUP 2 - Crimes of Indecency 2 2 19 GROUP 3 - Crimes of Dishonesty 6 9 128 GROUP 4 - Crimes of Fire Raising, Malicious Mischief etc 8 10 127 GROUP 5 - Other Crimes 15 17 220 GROUP 6 - Miscellaneous Offences 28 28 247 GROUP 7 - Offences Relating to Motor Vehicles 26 21 279 Unknown 0 0 0 Grand Total 86 89 1035 Table 1: Type of recorded crimes in Greenock East (Source: Police Scotland, 2017) * Group 1 - Crimes of Violence: includes murder, attempted murder, serious assault, robbery and assault with intent to rob, threats and extortion and cruelty to children, Group 2 - Sexual Offences: includes rape, assault with intent to rape; indecent assault and sexual offences against children, Group 3 - Crimes of Dishonesty: includes thefts including housebreaking or opening lockfast places (OLP), thefts of and from motor vehicles and fraud, Group 4 - Fire-raising, vandalism, etc.: Includes vandalism, malicious mischief, fire-raising and reckless conduct, Group 5 - Other Crimes: The crime types included in this group are often crimes against society rather than individuals. Includes; crimes against public justice, handling an offensive weapon and misuse of drugs. Group 6 - Offences (Miscellaneous): Includes 'antisocial behaviour'-type offences like breach of the peace, common assault and alcohol-related offences, Group 7 - Offences (Road Traffic): Includes speeding, seat belt offences and motor vehicle defects.

140 Unknown 120 GROUP 7 - Offences Relating to Motor 100 Vehicles GROUP 6 - Miscellaneous Offences 80

GROUP 5 - Other Crimes 60

40 GROUP 4 - Crimes of Fire Raising, Malicious Mischief etc 20 GROUP 3 - Crimes of Dishonesty

0 GROUP 2 - Crimes of Indecency

GROUP 1 - Crimes of Violence

Graph 1: Type of recorded crimes in Greenock East (Source: Police Scotland, 2017)

Community Warden Reports Last month there were a total of 13 Community Warden Calls, which is 7% of the total incidents across Inverclyde and is average for antisocial behaviour incidents across the past year.

Previous ASB Category Previous Month 5 Yr Monthly Average Year Alcohol misuse 2 2 20 Disorderly Behaviour 1 2 9 Drug/substance misuse 0 2 15 Intimidation/Harassment 0 1 5 Neighbour Noise 7 5 46 Public Nuisance 3 9 82 Setting fires 0 1 12 Vandalism/Environmental Damage 0 3 15 Vehicle related nuisance 0 1 2 Grand Total 13 25 206 Table 2: Inverclyde council ASB Community Warden Incidents in Greenock East (Source: Inverclyde Council, 2017)

25 Alcohol misuse

20 Disorderly Behaviour Drug/substance misuse 15 Intimidation/Harassment Neighbour Noise 10 Public Nuisance

5 Setting fires Vandalism/Environmental Damage 0 Vehicle related nuisance

Graph 2: Inverclyde council ASB Community Warden Incidents (Source: Inverclyde Council, 2017)

Scottish Fire and Rescue Last month there were 9 call outs for the fire service to respond to 3 primary and 6 secondary fires, totalling 82 over the past year. The call outs were 24% of the total number across Inverclyde for the month. Primary fires generally involve property and include buildings, caravans, motor vehicles and plant and machinery. Secondary fires are often minor and include the burning of rubbish, grass and derelict properties.

Summary of Activity

Greenock East 300

250

200

150

100

Police incidents IC ASB incidents Crimes SFRS incidents

Action Taken Community Wardens continue to respond to calls regarding antisocial behaviour from the public as well as identifying issues of community safety to promote resolution at the earliest possible stage.

Greenock Southwest Community Partnership Council Briefing

August 2017

Greenock South West Community Council Contact: [email protected] Meetings: St Joseph's/St Margaret's Church Hall alternately Last Wednesday of month, 6.30pm (bar July and December)

Produced By: Inverclyde Community Safety Partnership Email: [email protected]

Crime Last month there were a total of 52 crimes, which is 9% of the total crime across Inverclyde and is average for crime across the past year.

5 Yr Past Monthly Past Recorded Crime Month Average Year GROUP 1 - Crimes of Violence 2 1 10 GROUP 2 - Crimes of Indecency 1 1 11 GROUP 3 - Crimes of Dishonesty 8 6 114 GROUP 4 - Crimes of Fire Raising, Malicious Mischief etc 4 5 78 GROUP 5 - Other Crimes 11 13 58 GROUP 6 - Miscellaneous Offences 13 13 91 GROUP 7 - Offences Relating to Motor Vehicles 13 7 129 Unknown 0 0 0 Grand Total 52 46 491 Table 1: Type of recorded crimes in Greenock Southwest (Source: Police Scotland, 2017) * Group 1 - Crimes of Violence: includes murder, attempted murder, serious assault, robbery and assault with intent to rob, threats and extortion and cruelty to children, Group 2 - Sexual Offences: includes rape, assault with intent to rape; indecent assault and sexual offences against children, Group 3 - Crimes of Dishonesty: includes thefts including housebreaking or opening lockfast places (OLP), thefts of and from motor vehicles and fraud, Group 4 - Fire-raising, vandalism, etc.: Includes vandalism, malicious mischief, fire-raising and reckless conduct, Group 5 - Other Crimes: The crime types included in this group are often crimes against society rather than individuals. Includes; crimes against public justice, handling an offensive weapon and misuse of drugs. Group 6 - Offences (Miscellaneous): Includes 'antisocial behaviour'-type offences like breach of the peace, common assault and alcohol-related offences, Group 7 - Offences (Road Traffic): Includes speeding, seat belt offences and motor vehicle defects.

60 Unknown 50 GROUP 7 - Offences Relating to Motor Vehicles 40 GROUP 6 - Miscellaneous Offences 30 GROUP 5 - Other Crimes

20 GROUP 4 - Crimes of Fire Raising, Malicious Mischief etc 10 GROUP 3 - Crimes of Dishonesty

0 GROUP 2 - Crimes of Indecency

GROUP 1 - Crimes of Violence

Graph 1: Type of recorded crimes in Greenock Southwest (Source: Police Scotland, 2017)

Community Warden Reports Last month there were a total of 17 Community Warden Calls, which is 9% of the total incidents across Inverclyde and is average for antisocial behaviour incidents across the past year.

Previous ASB Category Previous Month 5 Yr Monthly Average Year Alcohol misuse 1 1 10 Disorderly Behaviour 2 1 18 Drug/substance misuse 2 1 3 Intimidation/Harassment 0 0 5 Neighbour Noise 2 1 20 Public Nuisance 10 9 114 Setting fires 0 0 34 Vandalism/Environmental Damage 0 2 12 Vehicle related nuisance 0 0 0 Grand Total 17 16 216 Table 2: Inverclyde council ASB Community Warden Incidents in Greenock Southwest (Source: Inverclyde Council, 2017)

35 Alcohol misuse 30 Disorderly Behaviour 25 Drug/substance misuse 20 Intimidation/Harassment 15 Neighbour Noise 10 Public Nuisance 5 Setting fires 0 Vandalism/Environmental Damage Vehicle related nuisance

Graph 2: Inverclyde council ASB Community Warden Incidents (Source: Inverclyde Council, 2017)

Scottish Fire and Rescue Last month there were 1 call outs for the fire service to respond to 0 primary and 1 secondary fires, totalling 62 over the past year. The call outs were 3% of the total number across Inverclyde for the month. Primary fires generally involve property and include buildings, caravans, motor vehicles and plant and machinery. Secondary fires are often minor and include the burning of rubbish, grass and derelict properties.

Summary of Activity

Greenock Southwest 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0

Police incidents IC ASB incidents Crimes SFRS incidents

Greenock West and Cardwell Bay Community Partnership Council Briefing

August 2017

Cardwell Bay and Greenock West Community Council Contact: [email protected] Meetings: Cardwell Bay Sailing Club 2nd Wednesday of month, 7.30pm (bar July and January)

Produced By: Inverclyde Community Safety Partnership Email: [email protected]

Crime Last month there were a total of 26 crimes, which is 4% of the total crime across Inverclyde and is average for crime across the past year.

5 Yr Past Monthly Past Recorded Crime Month Average Year GROUP 1 - Crimes of Violence 0 1 2 GROUP 2 - Crimes of Indecency 0 1 4 GROUP 3 - Crimes of Dishonesty 8 9 103 GROUP 4 - Crimes of Fire Raising, Malicious Mischief etc 2 4 42 GROUP 5 - Other Crimes 8 3 33 GROUP 6 - Miscellaneous Offences 2 8 53 GROUP 7 - Offences Relating to Motor Vehicles 6 5 50 Unknown 0 0 0 Grand Total 26 32 287 Table 1: Type of recorded crimes in Greenock West & Cardwell Bay (Source: Police Scotland, 2017) * Group 1 - Crimes of Violence: includes murder, attempted murder, serious assault, robbery and assault with intent to rob, threats and extortion and cruelty to children, Group 2 - Sexual Offences: includes rape, assault with intent to rape; indecent assault and sexual offences against children, Group 3 - Crimes of Dishonesty: includes thefts including housebreaking or opening lockfast places (OLP), thefts of and from motor vehicles and fraud, Group 4 - Fire-raising, vandalism, etc.: Includes vandalism, malicious mischief, fire-raising and reckless conduct, Group 5 - Other Crimes: The crime types included in this group are often crimes against society rather than individuals. Includes; crimes against public justice, handling an offensive weapon and misuse of drugs. Group 6 - Offences (Miscellaneous): Includes 'antisocial behaviour'-type offences like breach of the peace, common assault and alcohol-related offences, Group 7 - Offences (Road Traffic): Includes speeding, seat belt offences and motor vehicle defects.

40 Unknown 35 GROUP 7 - Offences Relating to Motor 30 Vehicles 25 GROUP 6 - Miscellaneous Offences

20 GROUP 5 - Other Crimes 15 GROUP 4 - Crimes of Fire Raising, 10 Malicious Mischief etc GROUP 3 - Crimes of Dishonesty 5

0 GROUP 2 - Crimes of Indecency

GROUP 1 - Crimes of Violence

Graph 1: Type of recorded crimes in Greenock West & Cardwell Bay (Source: Police Scotland, 2017)

Community Warden Reports Last month there were a total of 5 Community Warden Calls, which is 3% of the total incidents across Inverclyde and is average for antisocial behaviour incidents across the past year.

ASB Category Previous Month 5 Yr Monthly Average Previous Year Alcohol misuse 0 1 13 Disorderly Behaviour 0 0 5 Drug/substance misuse 0 0 1 Intimidation/Harassment 0 0 1 Neighbour Noise 0 1 8 Public Nuisance 3 2 41 Setting fires 0 0 5 Vandalism/Environmental Damage 0 2 17 Vehicle related nuisance 2 2 14 Grand Total 5 9 105 Table 2: Inverclyde council ASB Community Warden Incidents in Greenock West & Cardwell Bay (Source: Inverclyde Council, 2017)

16 Alcohol misuse 14 Disorderly Behaviour 12 Drug/substance misuse 10 Intimidation/Harassment

8 Neighbour Noise Public Nuisance 6 Setting fires 4 Vandalism/Environmental Damage 2 Vehicle related nuisance 0

Graph 2: Inverclyde council ASB Community Warden Incidents (Source: Inverclyde Council, 2017)

Scottish Fire and Rescue Last month there were 2 call outs for the fire service to respond to 2 primary and 0 secondary fires, totalling 44 for the past year. The call outs were 5% of the total number across Inverclyde for the month. Primary fires generally involve property and include buildings, caravans, motor vehicles and plant and machinery. Secondary fires are often minor and include the burning of rubbish, grass and derelict properties.

Summary of Activity

Greenock West and Cardwell Bay 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0

Police incidents IC ASB incidents Crimes SFRS incidents

Holefarm and Cowdenknowes Community Partnership Council Briefing

August 2017

Produced By: Inverclyde Community Safety Partnership Email: [email protected]

Crime Last month there were a total of 15 crimes, which is 3% of the total crime across Inverclyde and is average for crime across the past year.

5 Yr Past Monthly Past Recorded Crime Month Average Year GROUP 1 - Crimes of Violence 1 0 5 GROUP 2 - Crimes of Indecency 1 1 4 GROUP 3 - Crimes of Dishonesty 5 3 29 GROUP 4 - Crimes of Fire Raising, Malicious Mischief etc 1 1 15 GROUP 5 - Other Crimes 2 4 63 GROUP 6 - Miscellaneous Offences 4 4 43 GROUP 7 - Offences Relating to Motor Vehicles 1 2 21 Unknown 0 0 0 Grand Total 15 16 180 Table 1: Type of recorded crimes in Holefarm & Cowdenknowes (Source: Police Scotland, 2017) * Group 1 - Crimes of Violence: includes murder, attempted murder, serious assault, robbery and assault with intent to rob, threats and extortion and cruelty to children, Group 2 - Sexual Offences: includes rape, assault with intent to rape; indecent assault and sexual offences against children, Group 3 - Crimes of Dishonesty: includes thefts including housebreaking or opening lockfast places (OLP), thefts of and from motor vehicles and fraud, Group 4 - Fire-raising, vandalism, etc.: Includes vandalism, malicious mischief, fire-raising and reckless conduct, Group 5 - Other Crimes: The crime types included in this group are often crimes against society rather than individuals. Includes; crimes against public justice, handling an offensive weapon and misuse of drugs. Group 6 - Offences (Miscellaneous): Includes 'antisocial behaviour'-type offences like breach of the peace, common assault and alcohol-related offences, Group 7 - Offences (Road Traffic): Includes speeding, seat belt offences and motor vehicle defects.

25 Unknown

20 GROUP 7 - Offences Relating to Motor Vehicles GROUP 6 - Miscellaneous Offences 15

GROUP 5 - Other Crimes 10 GROUP 4 - Crimes of Fire Raising, Malicious Mischief etc 5 GROUP 3 - Crimes of Dishonesty

GROUP 2 - Crimes of Indecency 0

GROUP 1 - Crimes of Violence

Graph 1: Type of recorded crimes in Holefarm & Cowdenknowes (Source: Police Scotland, 2017)

Community Warden Reports Last month there were a total of 13 Community Warden Calls, which is 7% of the total incidents across Inverclyde and is above average for antisocial behaviour incidents across the past year.

Previous ASB Category Previous Month 5 Yr Monthly Average Year Alcohol misuse 4 2 23 Disorderly Behaviour 2 1 14 Drug/substance misuse 1 0 3 Intimidation/Harassment 0 0 3 Neighbour Noise 0 1 3 Public Nuisance 3 2 37 Setting fires 0 0 3 Vandalism/Environmental Damage 2 1 6 Vehicle related nuisance 1 0 2 Grand Total 13 7 94 Table 2: Inverclyde council ASB Community Warden Incidents in Holefarm & Cowdenknowes (Source: Inverclyde Council, 2017)

20 18 Alcohol misuse 16 14 Disorderly Behaviour 12 Drug/substance misuse 10 Intimidation/Harassment 8 Neighbour Noise 6 Public Nuisance 4 2 Setting fires 0 Vandalism/Environmental Damage Vehicle related nuisance

Graph 2: Inverclyde council ASB Community Warden Incidents (Source: Inverclyde Council, 2017)

Scottish Fire and Rescue Last month there were 1 call outs for the fire service to respond to 0 primary and 1 secondary fires, totalling 17 over the past year. The call outs were 3% of the total number across Inverclyde for the month. Primary fires generally involve property and include buildings, caravans, motor vehicles and plant and machinery. Secondary fires are often minor and include the burning of rubbish, grass and derelict properties.

Summary of Activity

Holefarm and Cowdenknowes 60

0 September October November December January February March April May June July August

Police incidents IC ASB incidents Crimes SFRS incidents

Action Taken The majority of calls to Community Wardens continues to relate to youth disorder at Murdieston Dam. Information has been passed to Police Scotland. Community Wardens continue to proactively patrol this area.

Inverkip and Wemyss Bay Community Partnership Council Briefing

August 2017

Inverkip and Wemyss Bay Community Council Contact: [email protected] Meetings: Inverkip/Wemyss Bay Primary School alternately 1st Thursday of month, 7pm (bar July and August)

Produced By: Inverclyde Community Safety Partnership Email: [email protected]

Crime Last month there were a total of 20 crimes, which is 3% of the total crime across Inverclyde and is above average for crime across the past year.

5 Yr Past Monthly Past Recorded Crime Month Average Year GROUP 1 - Crimes of Violence 0 0 4 GROUP 2 - Crimes of Indecency 3 1 13 GROUP 3 - Crimes of Dishonesty 3 6 31 GROUP 4 - Crimes of Fire Raising, Malicious Mischief etc 3 2 18 GROUP 5 - Other Crimes 1 1 6 GROUP 6 - Miscellaneous Offences 7 4 45 GROUP 7 - Offences Relating to Motor Vehicles 3 3 22 Unknown 0 0 0 Grand Total 20 18 139 Table 1: Type of recorded crimes in Inverkip & Wemyss Bay (Source: Police Scotland, 2017) * Group 1 - Crimes of Violence: includes murder, attempted murder, serious assault, robbery and assault with intent to rob, threats and extortion and cruelty to children, Group 2 - Sexual Offences: includes rape, assault with intent to rape; indecent assault and sexual offences against children, Group 3 - Crimes of Dishonesty: includes thefts including housebreaking or opening lockfast places (OLP), thefts of and from motor vehicles and fraud, Group 4 - Fire-raising, vandalism, etc.: Includes vandalism, malicious mischief, fire-raising and reckless conduct, Group 5 - Other Crimes: The crime types included in this group are often crimes against society rather than individuals. Includes; crimes against public justice, handling an offensive weapon and misuse of drugs. Group 6 - Offences (Miscellaneous): Includes 'antisocial behaviour'-type offences like breach of the peace, common assault and alcohol-related offences, Group 7 - Offences (Road Traffic): Includes speeding, seat belt offences and motor vehicle defects.

25 Unknown

20 GROUP 7 - Offences Relating to Motor Vehicles GROUP 6 - Miscellaneous Offences 15

GROUP 5 - Other Crimes 10 GROUP 4 - Crimes of Fire Raising, Malicious Mischief etc 5 GROUP 3 - Crimes of Dishonesty

GROUP 2 - Crimes of Indecency 0 GROUP 1 - Crimes of Violence

Graph 1: Type of recorded crimes in Inverkip & Wemyss Bay (Source: Police Scotland, 2017)

Community Warden Reports Last month there were a total of 9 Community Warden Calls, which is 5% of the total incidents across Inverclyde and is average for antisocial behaviour incidents across the past year.

Previous ASB Category Previous Month 5 Yr Monthly Average Year Alcohol misuse 3 2 29 Disorderly Behaviour 0 0 10 Drug/substance misuse 0 0 0 Intimidation/Harassment 0 0 2 Neighbour Noise 0 0 7 Public Nuisance 4 2 35 Setting fires 0 0 4 Vandalism/Environmental Damage 2 1 15 Vehicle related nuisance 0 0 3 Grand Total 9 6 105 Table 2: Inverclyde council ASB Community Warden Incidents in Inverkip & Wemyss Bay (Source: Inverclyde Council, 2017)

30 Alcohol misuse 25 Disorderly Behaviour

20 Drug/substance misuse Intimidation/Harassment 15 Neighbour Noise

10 Public Nuisance Setting fires 5 Vandalism/Environmental Damage 0 Vehicle related nuisance

Graph 2: Inverclyde council ASB Community Warden Incidents (Source: Inverclyde Council, 2017)

Scottish Fire and Rescue Last month there were 4 call outs for the fire service to respond to 0 primary and 4 secondary fires, totalling 25 over the past year. The call outs were 11% of the total number across Inverclyde for the month. Primary fires generally involve property and include buildings, caravans, motor vehicles and plant and machinery. Secondary fires are often minor and include the burning of rubbish, grass and derelict properties.

Summary of Activity

Inverkip and Wemyss Bay 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0

Police incidents IC ASB incidents Crimes SFRS incidents

Action Taken The Antisocial Behaviour Team and Police Scotland continue to engage with the Community Council with regards to addressing youth disorder at the beach area.

Kilmacolm Community Partnership Council Briefing

August 2017

Kilmacolm Community Council Contact: [email protected] Meetings: Kilmacolm Community Centre Last Tuesday of month, 7.30pm (bar July and December)

Produced By: Inverclyde Community Safety Partnership Email: [email protected]

Crime Last month there were a total of 10 crimes, which is 2% of the total crime across Inverclyde and is average for crime across the past year.

5 Yr Past Monthly Past Recorded Crime Month Average Year GROUP 1 - Crimes of Violence 0 0 1 GROUP 2 - Crimes of Indecency 0 0 12 GROUP 3 - Crimes of Dishonesty 4 3 61 GROUP 4 - Crimes of Fire Raising, Malicious Mischief etc 0 1 13 GROUP 5 - Other Crimes 0 1 6 GROUP 6 - Miscellaneous Offences 5 2 41 GROUP 7 - Offences Relating to Motor Vehicles 1 3 21 Unknown 0 0 0 Grand Total 10 11 155 Table 1: Type of recorded crimes in Kilmacolm (Source: Police Scotland, 2017) * Group 1 - Crimes of Violence: includes murder, attempted murder, serious assault, robbery and assault with intent to rob, threats and extortion and cruelty to children, Group 2 - Sexual Offences: includes rape, assault with intent to rape; indecent assault and sexual offences against children, Group 3 - Crimes of Dishonesty: includes thefts including housebreaking or opening lockfast places (OLP), thefts of and from motor vehicles and fraud, Group 4 - Fire-raising, vandalism, etc.: Includes vandalism, malicious mischief, fire-raising and reckless conduct, Group 5 - Other Crimes: The crime types included in this group are often crimes against society rather than individuals. Includes; crimes against public justice, handling an offensive weapon and misuse of drugs. Group 6 - Offences (Miscellaneous): Includes 'antisocial behaviour'-type offences like breach of the peace, common assault and alcohol-related offences, Group 7 - Offences (Road Traffic): Includes speeding, seat belt offences and motor vehicle defects.

30 Unknown 25 GROUP 7 - Offences Relating to Motor Vehicles 20 GROUP 6 - Miscellaneous Offences

15 GROUP 5 - Other Crimes

10 GROUP 4 - Crimes of Fire Raising, Malicious Mischief etc 5 GROUP 3 - Crimes of Dishonesty

0 GROUP 2 - Crimes of Indecency

GROUP 1 - Crimes of Violence

Graph 1: Type of recorded crimes in Kilmacolm (Source: Police Scotland, 2017)

Previous ASB Category Previous Month 5 Yr Monthly Average Year Alcohol misuse 3 1 28 Disorderly Behaviour 0 0 4 Drug/substance misuse 1 0 3 Intimidation/Harassment 0 0 1 Neighbour Noise 0 0 2 Public Nuisance 1 1 39 Setting fires 0 0 14 Vandalism/Environmental Damage 0 1 8 Vehicle related nuisance 0 0 7 Grand Total 5 4 106 Table 2: Inverclyde council ASB Community Warden Incidents in Kilmacolm (Source: Inverclyde Council, 2017)

25 Alcohol misuse

20 Disorderly Behaviour Drug/substance misuse 15 Intimidation/Harassment Neighbour Noise 10 Public Nuisance Setting fires 5 Vandalism/Environmental Damage

0 Vehicle related nuisance

Graph 2: Inverclyde council ASB Community Warden Incidents (Source: Inverclyde Council, 2017)

Scottish Fire and Rescue Last month there were 0 call outs for the fire service to respond to 0 primary and 0 secondary fires, totalling 76 over the past year. The call outs were 0% of the total number across Inverclyde for the month. Primary fires generally involve property and include buildings, caravans, motor vehicles and plant and machinery. Secondary fires are often minor and include the burning of rubbish, grass and derelict properties.

Summary of Activity

Kilmacolm 140

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100

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Larkfield, Braeside and Branchton Community Partnership Council Briefing

August 2017

Larkfield, Braeside and Branchton Community Council Contact: [email protected] Meetings: Inverclyde Academy (Auchmead Rd entrance) 1st Wednesday of month, 6.30pm (bar July and January)

Produced By: Inverclyde Community Safety Partnership Email: [email protected]

Crime Last month there were a total of 34 crimes, which is 6% of the total crime across Inverclyde and is below average for crime across the past year.

5 Yr Past Monthly Past Recorded Crime Month Average Year GROUP 1 - Crimes of Violence 0 1 11 GROUP 2 - Crimes of Indecency 1 1 28 GROUP 3 - Crimes of Dishonesty 4 5 78 GROUP 4 - Crimes of Fire Raising, Malicious Mischief etc 5 9 86 GROUP 5 - Other Crimes 9 10 87 GROUP 6 - Miscellaneous Offences 8 24 155 GROUP 7 - Offences Relating to Motor Vehicles 7 5 78 Unknown 0 0 0 Grand Total 34 54 523 Table 1: Type of recorded crimes in Larkfield, Braeside & Branchton (Source: Police Scotland, 2017) * Group 1 - Crimes of Violence: includes murder, attempted murder, serious assault, robbery and assault with intent to rob, threats and extortion and cruelty to children, Group 2 - Sexual Offences: includes rape, assault with intent to rape; indecent assault and sexual offences against children, Group 3 - Crimes of Dishonesty: includes thefts including housebreaking or opening lockfast places (OLP), thefts of and from motor vehicles and fraud, Group 4 - Fire-raising, vandalism, etc.: Includes vandalism, malicious mischief, fire-raising and reckless conduct, Group 5 - Other Crimes: The crime types included in this group are often crimes against society rather than individuals. Includes; crimes against public justice, handling an offensive weapon and misuse of drugs. Group 6 - Offences (Miscellaneous): Includes 'antisocial behaviour'-type offences like breach of the peace, common assault and alcohol-related offences, Group 7 - Offences (Road Traffic): Includes speeding, seat belt offences and motor vehicle defects.

60 Unknown 50 GROUP 7 - Offences Relating to Motor Vehicles 40 GROUP 6 - Miscellaneous Offences

30 GROUP 5 - Other Crimes

20 GROUP 4 - Crimes of Fire Raising, Malicious Mischief etc 10 GROUP 3 - Crimes of Dishonesty

0 GROUP 2 - Crimes of Indecency

GROUP 1 - Crimes of Violence

Graph 1: Type of recorded crimes in Larkfield, Braeside & Branchton (Source: Police Scotland, 2017)

Community Warden Reports Last month there were a total of 28 Community Warden Calls, which is 14% of the total incidents across Inverclyde and is average for antisocial behaviour incidents across the past year.

Previous ASB Category Previous Month 5 Yr Monthly Average Year Alcohol misuse 1 6 59 Disorderly Behaviour 7 3 29 Drug/substance misuse 3 1 6 Intimidation/Harassment 0 1 12 Neighbour Noise 1 1 9 Public Nuisance 10 11 125 Setting fires 0 1 36 Vandalism/Environmental Damage 6 5 23 Vehicle related nuisance 0 1 7 Grand Total 28 32 306 Table 2: Inverclyde council ASB Community Warden Incidents in Larkfield, Braeside & Branchton (Source: Inverclyde Council, 2017)

60 Alcohol misuse Disorderly Behaviour 50 Drug/substance misuse 40 Intimidation/Harassment

30 Neighbour Noise Public Nuisance 20 Setting fires 10 Vandalism/Environmental Damage

0 Vehicle related nuisance

Graph 2: Inverclyde council ASB Community Warden Incidents (Source: Inverclyde Council, 2017)

Scottish Fire and Rescue Last month there were 4 call outs for the fire service to respond to 2 primary and 2 secondary fires, totalling 50 over the past year. The call outs were 11% of the total number across Inverclyde for the month. Primary fires generally involve property and include buildings, caravans, motor vehicles and plant and machinery. Secondary fires are often minor and include the burning of rubbish, grass and derelict properties.

Summary of Activity

Larkfield, Braeside and Branchton 200 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0

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Action Taken A quarter of the calls to Community Wardens are in relation to youths accessing the void properties in Cumberland Walk. Community Wardens continue to respond to calls regarding antisocial behaviour from the public as well as identifying issues of community safety to promote resolution at the earliest possible stage.

Port Glasgow East Community Partnership Council Briefing

August 2017

Produced By: Inverclyde Community Safety Partnership Email: [email protected]

Crime Last month there were a total of 45 crimes, which is 8% of the total crime across Inverclyde and is average for crime across the past year.

5 Yr Past Monthly Past Recorded Crime Month Average Year GROUP 1 - Crimes of Violence 1 1 12 GROUP 2 - Crimes of Indecency 1 2 9 GROUP 3 - Crimes of Dishonesty 6 8 81 GROUP 4 - Crimes of Fire Raising, Malicious Mischief etc 5 7 84 GROUP 5 - Other Crimes 4 9 84 GROUP 6 - Miscellaneous Offences 23 19 198 GROUP 7 - Offences Relating to Motor Vehicles 5 4 55 Unknown 0 0 0 Grand Total 45 50 523 Table 1: Type of recorded crimes in Port Glasgow East (Source: Police Scotland, 2017) * Group 1 - Crimes of Violence: includes murder, attempted murder, serious assault, robbery and assault with intent to rob, threats and extortion and cruelty to children, Group 2 - Sexual Offences: includes rape, assault with intent to rape; indecent assault and sexual offences against children, Group 3 - Crimes of Dishonesty: includes thefts including housebreaking or opening lockfast places (OLP), thefts of and from motor vehicles and fraud, Group 4 - Fire-raising, vandalism, etc.: Includes vandalism, malicious mischief, fire-raising and reckless conduct, Group 5 - Other Crimes: The crime types included in this group are often crimes against society rather than individuals. Includes; crimes against public justice, handling an offensive weapon and misuse of drugs. Group 6 - Offences (Miscellaneous): Includes 'antisocial behaviour'-type offences like breach of the peace, common assault and alcohol-related offences, Group 7 - Offences (Road Traffic): Includes speeding, seat belt offences and motor vehicle defects.

60 Unknown 50 GROUP 7 - Offences Relating to Motor Vehicles 40 GROUP 6 - Miscellaneous Offences

30 GROUP 5 - Other Crimes

20 GROUP 4 - Crimes of Fire Raising, Malicious Mischief etc 10 GROUP 3 - Crimes of Dishonesty

0 GROUP 2 - Crimes of Indecency

GROUP 1 - Crimes of Violence

Graph 1: Type of recorded crimes in Port Glasgow East (Source: Police Scotland, 2017)

Community Warden Reports Last month there were a total of 30 Community Warden Calls, which is 15% of the total incidents across Inverclyde and is average for antisocial behaviour incidents across the past year.

Previous ASB Category Previous Month 5 Yr Monthly Average Year Alcohol misuse 2 2 62 Disorderly Behaviour 4 3 35 Drug/substance misuse 0 5 25 Intimidation/Harassment 5 2 20 Neighbour Noise 3 4 18 Public Nuisance 14 17 221 Setting fires 0 0 36 Vandalism/Environmental Damage 2 3 22 Vehicle related nuisance 0 1 11 Grand Total 30 37 450 Table 2: Inverclyde council ASB Community Warden Incidents in Port Glasgow East (Source: Inverclyde Council, 2017)

70 Alcohol misuse 60 Disorderly Behaviour 50 Drug/substance misuse 40 Intimidation/Harassment

30 Neighbour Noise Public Nuisance 20 Setting fires 10 Vandalism/Environmental Damage 0 Vehicle related nuisance

Graph 2: Inverclyde council ASB Community Warden Incidents (Source: Inverclyde Council, 2017)

Scottish Fire and Rescue Last month there were 1 call outs for the fire service to respond to 1 primary and 0 secondary fires, totalling 76 over the past year. The call outs were 3% of the total number across Inverclyde for the month. Primary fires generally involve property and include buildings, caravans, motor vehicles and plant and machinery. Secondary fires are often minor and include the burning of rubbish, grass and derelict properties.

Summary of Activity

Port Glasgow East 250

200

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100

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Action Taken A third of calls to the Community Warden originate from staff at the Community Centre and I-zone and involve youths gathering outside.

Port Glasgow West Community Partnership Council Briefing

August 2017

Produced By: Inverclyde Community Safety Partnership Email: [email protected]

Crime Last month there were a total of 86 crimes, which is 15% of the total crime across Inverclyde and is above average for crime across the past year.

5 Yr Past Monthly Past Recorded Crime Month Average Year GROUP 1 - Crimes of Violence 1 1 11 GROUP 2 - Crimes of Indecency 4 2 31 GROUP 3 - Crimes of Dishonesty 37 21 284 GROUP 4 - Crimes of Fire Raising, Malicious Mischief etc 2 5 84 GROUP 5 - Other Crimes 6 6 82 GROUP 6 - Miscellaneous Offences 28 20 168 GROUP 7 - Offences Relating to Motor Vehicles 8 13 133 Unknown 0 0 0 Grand Total 86 67 793 Table 1: Type of recorded crimes in Port Glasgow West (Source: Police Scotland, 2017) * Group 1 - Crimes of Violence: includes murder, attempted murder, serious assault, robbery and assault with intent to rob, threats and extortion and cruelty to children, Group 2 - Sexual Offences: includes rape, assault with intent to rape; indecent assault and sexual offences against children, Group 3 - Crimes of Dishonesty: includes thefts including housebreaking or opening lockfast places (OLP), thefts of and from motor vehicles and fraud, Group 4 - Fire-raising, vandalism, etc.: Includes vandalism, malicious mischief, fire-raising and reckless conduct, Group 5 - Other Crimes: The crime types included in this group are often crimes against society rather than individuals. Includes; crimes against public justice, handling an offensive weapon and misuse of drugs. Group 6 - Offences (Miscellaneous): Includes 'antisocial behaviour'-type offences like breach of the peace, common assault and alcohol-related offences, Group 7 - Offences (Road Traffic): Includes speeding, seat belt offences and motor vehicle defects.

100 Unknown 90

80 GROUP 7 - Offences Relating to Motor 70 Vehicles GROUP 6 - Miscellaneous Offences 60

50 GROUP 5 - Other Crimes 40 30 GROUP 4 - Crimes of Fire Raising, Malicious Mischief etc 20 GROUP 3 - Crimes of Dishonesty 10 0 GROUP 2 - Crimes of Indecency

GROUP 1 - Crimes of Violence

Graph 1: Type of recorded crimes in Port Glasgow West (Source: Police Scotland, 2017)

Community Warden Reports Last month there were a total of 13 Community Warden Calls, which is 7% of the total incidents across Inverclyde and is below average for antisocial behaviour incidents across the past year.

Previous ASB Category Previous Month 5 Yr Monthly Average Year Alcohol misuse 0 1 25 Disorderly Behaviour 2 1 17 Drug/substance misuse 1 1 12 Intimidation/Harassment 1 0 3 Neighbour Noise 3 2 35 Public Nuisance 6 8 97 Setting fires 0 0 20 Vandalism/Environmental Damage 0 1 16 Vehicle related nuisance 0 0 6 Grand Total 13 15 231 Table 2: Inverclyde council ASB Community Warden Incidents in Port Glasgow West (Source: Inverclyde Council, 2017)

25 Alcohol misuse Disorderly Behaviour 20 Drug/substance misuse 15 Intimidation/Harassment Neighbour Noise 10 Public Nuisance 5 Setting fires Vandalism/Environmental Damage 0 Vehicle related nuisance

Graph 2: Inverclyde council ASB Community Warden Incidents (Source: Inverclyde Council, 2017)

Scottish Fire and Rescue Last month there were 4 call outs for the fire service to respond to 3 primary and 1 secondary fires, totalling 69 over the past year. The call outs were 11% of the total number across Inverclyde for the month. Primary fires generally involve property and include buildings, caravans, motor vehicles and plant and machinery. Secondary fires are often minor and include the burning of rubbish, grass and derelict properties.

Summary of Activity

Port Glasgow West 250

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100

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