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At the end of Qtr 1 Group 2 sexual crimes show Across & West Dunbartonshire 10 persons an increase of 33% compared to last year which linked to serious and organised crime have been equates to 11 more crimes being recorded. arrested and £821,459 seized under POCA. Compared to Qtr 1 last year, Increased crime levels are largely due to a rise in fatal road collisions increased rape crime from 8 to 17 and indecent assaults from 2 to 3. Whilst serious from 11 to 18. However, approx. 40% of these Detections for drugs supply reduced slightly with 9 recorded compared to injuries also increased from 8 to crimes were non-recent reports. 11 in the same Qtr last year. Drug possession charges have also decreased 12, there has been a significant with 97 recorded compared to 115 last year. reduction in slight injuries from 27 to 11 meaning the total The detection rate for all Group 2 sexual crimes has reduced number of casualties overall has significantly from 90.9% to 38.6% which equates to 14 fewer reduced from 37 to 26. crimes being detected. The detection rate for rape crime also remains below last year’s figure at 20% compared to 37.5%, albeit the same number of crimes have been detected. Detection rates continue to be impacted by high

levels of non-recent reporting and the complexity of these In total 7 cyber-enabled crimes have been recorded crimes. within Argyll & Bute YTD. Three related to online During Qtr 1 there were 53 missing person reports fraud, 2 threatening messages sent via Facebook and recorded within Argyll & Bute which equates 18 2 indecent images. In 2 of the 7 crimes the victim reports per month. 30 of the 53 mssing persons knew the offender. To date 1 crime has been reports related to children or looked after children. detected.

Figures recorded as at 30 June 2019 show

a marginal reduction in Grp 1 violent crime within Argyll & Bute. Whilst the number of serious assaults recorded have reduced from 13 to 5 this has been offset by the Compared to Qtr 1 last year the total number of domestic abuse crimes implementation of the new Domestic and incidents recorded across remained fairly consistent.

Abuse legislation. To date 6 domestic Domestic abuse incidents increased by 6.6% from 151 to 161 and there abuse crimes have been recorded. has been no change in the number of domestic abuse crimes (115).

Complaints relating to disorder reduced by 3.5% during As at 30 June, the total number of acquisitive crimes recorded in A&B was Qtr 1 which equates to 27 fewer incidents being 6.2% higher than last year. Housebreaking crimes have reduced by 17.1% recorded. Overall ASB crimes recorded a marginal from 35 to 29, largely due to a reduction in crimes to garages and garden increase of 2 crimes. Most ASB crime types reduced sheds. Most other types of acquisitive crime have seen marginal change however common assaults increased by 11.7% with 18 however crimes involving fraud have increased from 15 to 29. This is largely more assaults being recorded. 48% of these occurred in due to a rise in online / credit card frauds. Vehicle crimes increased by one a private space and one third were domestic related. from 21 to 22.

The number of bogus crimes recorded is unchanged on The detection rate for violent crime overall has reduced slightly to 66.8% but last year with 3 crimes recorded YTD at the end of Qtr1. remains high for serious assaults at 100%. The detection rate for common Two involved bogus workmen and one was a social assault has improved slightly from 74.7% to 80.8%. engineering fraud.

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CONTACT ASSESSMENT MODEL (CAM) SAFER ROADS CAMPAIGN The Summer Drink and Drugs Drive Campaign took place between 24 June and 7 July 2019 which resulted in warnings and fixed penalty CAM will improve the way Police triage and respond to contact from the public by using an enhanced assessment and decision-making model of threat, risk and harm so that we can do more to protect the vulnerable and ensure every tickets given to a number of drivers. The use of mobile phones and devices was recognised as being a particular concern across the individual gets the right response when they contact . The aim is to significantly improve the experience and Mid Argyll and area and became a focus for police activity. outcomes for the public and to empower and enable our workforce to make the right decisions to provide the most appropriate and proportionate policing response. DISRUPTING SERIOUS & ORGANISED CRIME In June 2019 commercial premises within Argyll & Bute were jointly visited by Police, Home Office & HMRC with a view to identifying CAM went live on Wednesday 12 June in Lanarkshire Division and Dumfries and Galloway Division as a test of change during illegal workers and potential victims of human trafficking. One person was arrested for illegal working and other outstanding offences. the summer. Subject to review and approval, it is then expected to roll out through the other West Scotland divisions during 2019, followed thereafter by the East and North. The supply and distribution of controlled drugs continues to be a primary function of those linked to or involved in serious and organised crime and therefore it continues to be priority for officers working within the local communities of Argyll & Bute. Police activity during Qtr 1 UNIPAR TRAINING resulted in a cannabis cultivation being discovered at premises in the Tayinloan area during May where 26 cannabis plants and a quantity of Divisional road policing officers have recently trained approximately 20 L Division officers across the division in the use of cash were subsequently recovered. On 18 June 2019 a further 23 cannabis plants were recovered when premises within the Dunoon area the handheld speed detection device (UNIPAR). As a result local officers have been focusing speed detection activity in were searched under warrant. Education, training & skills maximise opportunitiesall for

Children Young & People have the startbest possible areas of community concern. This additional trained level of resource has resulted in in a significant increase in speeding detections across West Dunbartonshire.

PSYV HELENSBURGH GETS ROYAL APPOINTMENT ROAD CASUALTY PREVENTION Police Scotland Youth Volunteers (PSYV) Helensburgh had the distinction of welcoming and In response to the slight increase in fatal and serious collisions Police Scotland involving older road providing a guard of honour to HRH Princess Anne during her recent visit to Helensburgh on users, tourists and motorcyclist the Divisional Road Policing Unit arranged awareness raising events Friday 5 July. in Argyll & Bute focused at highlighting drivers’ responsibilities in terms of their fitness to drive. The first Safer Driver event took place at Campbeltown Police Station on 22 June 2019 and involved local As part of a two-fold deployment for Helensburgh's youth and adult volunteers, 12 of the officers and IAM Road Smart volunteers aimed at mature drivers. This involved voluntary driving youth volunteers were on hand in helping register, organise and arranging transport for the assessments which were very informative for those taking part. Further action is planned for 14 - 20 650 VIP guests from the reception centre in Hermitage Academy to Faslane Navy Base. The September 2019 when a Forcewide Elderly Driver Awareness Campaign will take place. Princess Royal's visit was to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 'Continuous at Sea

Deterrent' (CASD) programme, thought to be the single largest gathering of Royal Navy An action plan was also developed along with colleagues in Forth Valley and Highlands and Islands submariners since the second world war. Division in relation to engagement with motorcyclists which includes enforcement and awareness

raising as appropriate. This activity continues to be focussed on our priority routes in conjunction Youth and adult volunteers were then deployed in the afternoon, working in partnership with the National Motorcycle Unit and Camera Safety Partnership. with the Royal Navy, MOD Police and Sea Cadets for the Royal visit to the opening of the

Submarine Centre in Helensburgh. The volunteer run attraction has earned nationwide We have also started awareness raising aimed at tourists to the area as part of the Road Safety praise and awards for its immersive and interactive displays. Scotland "Keep Left Campaign" this will continue throughout the summer.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME SAFER COMMUNITIES ROADSHOW – MONDAY 17 JUNE 2019

On 1 April 2019 HELP Employee Assistance took over service provision of the Police Scotland/SPA Employee Police Scotland, working in Partnership with Neighbourhood Watch Scotland, SSE Networks, RBS, SFRS and Scottish

Assistance Programme, replacing AXA PPP. All previously available counselling/support services continue under the Ambulance Service presented the Safer Communities Roadshow at Station Square, Oban. The initiative was based on the Safer new provider. Communities, Safer Scotland booklet produced by Neighbourhood Watch Scotland, which provided information on a variety of

subjects from preventing scams and frauds to giving advice in the event of a power cut or gas leak. NATIONAL CARERS WEEK

Police officers and staff were signposted to National Carers Week (Monday 10 to Sunday 16 June 2019) reflecting that many The campaign was supplemented by feature articles being printed in the Oban Times over 12 weeks. This included quotes from Police colleagues balance work commitments with caring for sick, frail or elderly dependent(s). The organisation defines a carer as Scotland, Neighbourhood Watch, SFRS and other agencies involved in the campaign and was funded by SSE Networks. The intention "…an individual who has caring responsibility for someone due to frailty, physical or mental health condition, or disability who is for the campaign to be continued by local officers attending outlying communities and distributing information on behalf of partner could not manage without their help." A series of intranet articles were published throughout the week, containing useful agencies. case studies and information for carers. A Carers Intranet Site also provides useful information for our carers. ENGAGING WITH LOCAL COMMUNITIES POLICE TREATMENT CENTRES CYCLEOGICAL BIKE RIDE The Scottish Partnership Against Rural Crime tractor has been a great public attraction at agricultural shows across Mid Argyll, Kintyre On 22 June 2019, PC Brian Marsland (L Division) and PC Andy Whitlie (Corporate Services Division) went the distance in and the islands and has been a valuable tool for police engagement with the local community. SPARC builds community resilience, support of the Police Treatment Centres' Psychological Wellbeing Programme by joining 22 other riders from across UK police information and intelligence and works with partners to tackle rural crime which is an ongoing challenge in the MAKI area. forces to cycle 230 miles in just 24 hours in the inaugural 'Cycleogical Bike Ride'. The PTC makes a difference to the lives of around 4000 officers from forces across the UK each year and the event has raised a total of £31,000 which will help meet increasing demands for PTCs' services.

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