Motherwell & District Area Partnership Police Report

12 August 2006 - 4 October 2006 1. GENERIC ISSUESRELATINGTO ALL WARDS

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

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

The campaign is continuing to focus on youth alcohol consumption and associated acts of disorder / antisocial behaviour. For the period covered by this report the following results have been achieved for 'NE' Sub-Division, which covers Wishaw and Motherwell.

1007 stop searches 57 visits to off sales 132 visits to other licensed premises 0 61.8 litres of alcohol seized from adults 73.1 litres of alcohol seized from juveniles 64 under 18s reported for street drinking 104 over 18s reported for street drinking

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

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

Problem Solving The establishment of problem solving groups in identifiable communities to identify issues of joint concern, devise joint actions and provide long-term solutions to community priorities is being progressed. Groups are currently established in North Motherwell, Muirhouse, and Forgewood. Active Citizensh i p The Police Schools Liaison Officer continues to deliver the Citizenship and the Law Programme in local schools, which aims to develop young people as active citizens and encourage them to take pride in their communities.

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

Midnight Football League This is a multi-agency diversionary initiative held each Friday at the new outdoor football pitches attached to Braidhurst High School from 1830-2130 hours. This will be run as a 13 week pilot with the possibility of extending it beyond this period. Funding was secured to provide 60 young people aged 13-16 years from Muirhouse, Jewiston, North Motherwell and Forgewood with the opportunity to participate in a football skills programme staffed by SFA coaches from Motherwell Football Club. 2 WARDI - STRATHCLYDEPARK/~DYWELL

2,l Ongoing Police Issues

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

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

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

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

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

2.2 Emerging Trends

0 Thefts from the camp site area within Strathclyde Park.

2.3 Ongoing Initiatives / Police Activity

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

Gang Fighting / Youth Disorder - Members of local youth gangs have been identified and all avenues available to the Police are being utilised to tackle the associated problems. 2.4 Incidents of Note / Noteworthy Arrests

I 31/08/2006 Abduction/AssauIt/Breach of the Peace/Vandalism Hamilton Road - 21 year old female detained within a motor vehicle and punched in eye - 34 year old male arrested.

22/08/2006 Criminal Law(Consolidation)(S) Act 1995 S49 Spine Road - 33 year old male arrested in possession of a knife. 18/08/2006 Serious Assa uI t o/s Motherwell Miners Welfare- 19 year old female struck on face with qlass- 3 females reported.

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

P 5 persons arrested/reported for Breach of the Peace. P 4 persons charged possession of controlled drugs. P 8 persons reported for street drinking. P 1 person arrested/reported for vandalism. 3 WARD2 - CALDERVALLEY

3.1 Ongoing Police Issues

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

Globe Stadium - Youths on trail bikes.

3.2 Emerging Trends

None at present

3.3 Ongoing Initiatives / Police Activity

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

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

3.4 Incidents of Note / Noteworthy Arrests

17/09/2006 Va nda Iism / Crim ina I Law (Consol idation) (Scotland) Act 1995 S47 Coalhall Avenue, Motherwell - 28 year old male arrested for vandalism to a car and carrying a hammer.

11/09/2006 Breach of the Peace/Misues of Drugs Act 1971 Section 5(2) Offensive weapon. Clapperhowe Road, Motherwell- 29year old male arrested in possession of a stick. 10/09/2006 Serious Assault- CoursingtonTower,Motherwell- 19 year old female complainer injury to lower lip. 43 and 29 year old male arrested. 23/08/2006 Robbery Milton Street, Motherwell - present knife at 21 year old male demand money steal small sum of cash. (complainer unco- operative) . 19/08/2006 Attempted Murder East End Avenue - 14 year old male stabbed in the abdomen. - enquiries continue.

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

P 10 persons arrested/reported for Breach of the Peace. P 2 persons charged possession of controlled drugs. P 7 persons reported for street drinking. P 2 reported for vandalism. 4 WARD- 3 FORGEWOOD

4.1 Ongoing Police Issues

Fife Drive - general issues involving youth disorder.

Kylemore Crescent - ongoing issues with youth disorder and street drinking.

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

Marmion Crescent/Breadalbane Crescent - ongoing issues with youth disorder and street drinking.

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

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

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

Within the Forgewood area there are two distinct youth gangs - the older youths aged between 15-18 years and the younger group aged between 10- 14years known as the Forgewood Young Team. Continued police attention will be afforded to the area to address the issues of concern.

Discussions are ongoing to produce a newsletter for distribution among the Polish Nationals who reside within the Forgewood area on how they can access services within the local authority area. This is a work in progress and will involve an input from a number of agencies operating in the area.

4.2 Emerging Trends

Ongoing issues identified.

4.2 Ongoing Initiatives / Police Activity

Community Police Officer holds monthly meeting with tl le follovl organisations operating within the area.

0 Forgewood Co-op Council Departments 0 Changing Forgewood Residents Group At present there are 13 CCTV cameras covering the estate which adequately covers many of the problem areas, nevertheless, two more cameras placed at either end of Bellshill Road would greatly assist. However there are no plans to install any further cameras at this time. The 'old' Forgewood area has no CCTV coverage and there are no plans to install any cameras.

4.4 Incidents of Note / Noteworthy Arrests

30/09/2006 Criminal Law (Consolidation) (S) Act 1995 s49 Kylemore Crescent, Motherwell- 12 year old male reported for carryinq a stick. 29/09/2006 Hamesucken/Breach of the Peace Braedalbane Crescent Motherwell- 4 males 32, 21, 17 and 16 years arrested after forcing their way into a house and assaulting occupiers. 23/09/2006 Robbery Bellshill Road, Motherwell - 22 year old complainer punched on the face and threatened with a knife handed over small sum of cash. - 2 male suspects. (Check) 04/09/2006 Culpable and Reckless Conduct Bellshill Road/Frood Street, Motherwell - Throw stone at movinq motor vehicle. 30/08/2006 Reckless Conduct Kylemore Crescent, Motherwell - Throw bottle at moving vehicle- 23 year old male arrested. 27/08/2006 Assault with intent to Rob Bellshill Road, Motherwell - 2x 17 year old males subject of an attempted robbery of their mobile phones- 3 males19,17,16 year old arrested. 22/08/2006 Criminal Law (Consolidation) (s) Act 1995 s. 50(1)(b) Kylemore Crescent, Motherwell - 2x12 year old males reported for shouting racial abuse and striking occupier of premises with a metal stick. 2 1/08/2006 Mobbing and Rioting Tully Wynd, Motherwell - 5 males and 4 females arrested following large scale disturbance at this location.

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

k 15 persons arrestedlreported for Breach of the Peace. k 1 person charged possession of controlled drugs. > 12 persons reported for street drinking. k 2 persons arrested/reported for other disorder related offences. k 5 persons reported for vandalism. 5 WARD4 - NORTHMOTHERWELL

5,l Ongoing Police Issues

Watling Street/Strathclyde Count.Park- Scramble bikes

Horatius/Cornelia/Watling Street - Youth disorder

Birrens Road -Youth disorder

St Bernadettes Church/NoHh Motherwell Church - Va nda I ism

Ocean Chinese Take-Away- Vandalism/youth disorder/street drinking

Pat Cullinan Community Centre - Vandalism/youth disorder/street drinking

Brass Button Public House - Vandalism

Logans Road Football Pavilion - Vandalism/street drinking

Bookmakers, Logans Road - Va nda Ii sm/st reet d r i nki ng

Lamlash Place/Lindum Crescent - Youth disorder/street drinking

5.2 Emerging Trends

None identified

5.3 On going Initiatives/police activity

North Motherwell Parish Youth Club - Sunday evenings

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

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

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

5.4 Incidents of Note / Noteworthy Arrests

28/09/2006 Criminal Procedures (Scotland) Act 1995 s.27( 1)(b) Shop in Lindum Crescent - 16 year old male charqed 27/09/2006 Criminal Procedures (Scotland) Act 1995 s.27(1)(b) Shop in Lindum Crescent - 16 year old male charqed 26/09/2006 Criminal Procedures (Scotland) Act 1995 s.27( l)(b) Shop in Lindum Crescent - 16 year old male charged 12/09/2006 Criminal Law (Consolidation) (S) Act S 50(1)(b) Shop in Lindum Crescent. 16 year old male charged for racial abuse. 09/09/2006 Assa uI t Cumbrae Drive Motherwell - 34 year old male struck on head with stone causing him to fall and strike head on pavement. Fractured Cheekbone - 3 male suspects. (NE03120906) 06/09/2006 Offensive Weapon/AssauIt/Breach of the Peace Cumbrae Drive, Motherwell - 15 year old male arrested after threatening 26 year old male and 16 year old female with a knife.

04/09/2006 Criminal Law (Consolidation) (S) Act S 50(1)(b) Shop in Lindum Crescent - shout, swear and spray paint. 16 year old male charged 30/08/2006 Threats Chesters Crescent, Motherwell- 53 year old male threatened 17 year old male.

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

P 21 persons arrested/reported for Breach of the Peace. P 3 persons charged possession of controlled drugs. P I person for concerned in supplying controlled drugs P 13 persons reported for street drinking. P 6 persons arrested/reported for vandalism. 6 WARD 5 - NEWSTEVENSTON AND CARFIN

6.1 Ongoing Police Issues

Disorder. Vehicle Crime

6.2 Emerging Trends

None identified

6.3 Ongoing Initiatives / Police Activity

Youth Disorder - There was an issue in August into early September whereby large groups of youths were congregating at the newly constructed play park and basketball court at Inchgower Place, Carfin. Several actions were undertaken to highlight to these youths the concerns of local residents regarding the improper use of these facilities. The issues seems to have abated with only one or two minor complaints having been reported of late each week.

6.4 Incidents of Note / Noteworthy Arrests

13/09/2006 Theft OLP M/V x 3 and OLPWI M/V x 1 - New Stevenson & Carfin A 16 year old New Stevenson youth was detected in respect of break-ins vehicles in the areas above whereby he stole Satnav systems from vehicles worth €800.

17/08/2006 Possession of Bladed Implement x 2, Possession of an Offensive Weapon - Wrangholm Drive, New Stevenson. A 34 year old local man was apprehended in possession of a sword, meat clever, and a metal spike after officers attended a disturbance in the street. Robust and proactive policing of the area returned the following results:

> I0 persons arrested/reported for Breach of the Peace. > 02 persons charged possession of controlled drugs. > 05 persons reported for street drinking. P 16 persons arrested/reported for other disorder related offences. > 02 persons were arrested for breach of bail conditions. 7 WARDI1 - WATSONVILLE

7.1 Ongoing Police Issues

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

7.2 Emerging Trends

ASDA Store - shoplifting

7.3 Ongoing Initiatives / Police Activity

Increased police activity in relation to disorder in and around nightclubs

7.4 Incidents of Note / Noteworthy Arrests

01/10/2006 Offensive Weapon Brandon Parade- near McDonalds Restaurant. 51 year old male arrested for carryinq a knife. 23/09/2006 Offensive Weapon/Breach of the Peace Hamilton Road, Motherwell 24 year old male arrested for damaging a shop window and carrying a belt. 23/09/2006 Offensive Weapon/Breach of the Peace/ Police Assault Outside Brandon Works, Merry Street, Motherwell - 25 year old male arrested. 17/09/2006 Serious Assault Brandon Street near to Brandon bar Motherwell - 2 20 year old males struck on face and head with a bottle. - 2 male suspects - enquiry continues. 14/09/2006 Offensive Weapon/PoIice Assault/resist Arrest Car park Merry Street, Motherwell - 17 year old male arrested. 08/09/2006 Offensive Weapon Brandon Street, Motherwell - 27 year old male arrested in possession of a Stanley Knife. 03/09/2006 Serious Assault Within Mega Bar - 3 males 20, 20 and 19 years struck on the head and body with a snooker cue. - 2 male suspects (complainers unco-operative) 02/09/2006 Robbery Glencairn Tower, Motherwell - 20 t year old male thretaned and small sum of cash stolen 14/08/2006 Offensive Weapon / Shop1 ifti ng Asda Watson Street, Motherwell - 21 year old male arrested for carrying a Stanley knife.

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

P 41 persons arrested/reported for Breach of the Peace. P 14 persons charged possession of controlled drugs. P 38 persons reported for street drinking. P 20 persons arrested/reported for other disorder related offences. P 4 persons were arrested for vandalism. 8 WARD12 - KNOWETOP

8.1 Ongoing Police Issues

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

North Lodge Avenue and its surrounding streets.

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

Football Park - Leven Street. Youths are congregating at this location engaging in drinking and other acts of anti-social brehaviour. The area will continue to receive additional police attention.

8.2 Emerging Trends

Vandalism, Leven St area.

8.3 Ongoing Initiatives / Police Activity

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

8.4 Incidents of Note / Noteworthy Arrests

30/09/2006 Housebreaking Orbiston Street - 29 year old male and 22 year old female arrested. 04/09/2006 Serious Assault Gavin Street, Motherwell- 47 year old female struck on the head with a walking stick. Injuries requiring 4 stitches and sustained a fractured finger - 2 male suspects. - Enquiry conti n ues.

Robust and proactive policing of the area returned the following results: & 5 persons arrested/reported for Breach of the Peace. & 2 person charged possession of controlled drugs. > 1 persons reported for street drinking. 9 WARD13 - MUIRHOUSE

9.1 Ongoing Police Issues

Ongoing issues with youth disorder and street drinking.

9.2 Emerging Trends

None identified

9.3 Ongoing Initiatives / Police Activity

Gang Fighting / Youth Disorder - Members of local youth gangs are engaging in fights in and around the area of the White Bridge which separates the Craigneuk and Muirhouse areas. Several persons have been arrested in connection with these incidents and the area continues to receive a high level of police attention. Local Schools have been visited by Community Police Officers to advise young people of the dangers of becoming involved in this type of behaviour.

Diversionary Activity

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

9.4 Incidents of Note / Noteworthy Arrests

29/09/2006 Serious Assault Netherwood Tower, Motherwell- 20 year old male stabbed on leg and shoulder and bitten on face- male suspect.

10/09/2006 Serious Assault Glen Tower, Motherwell - 36 year old male punched and kicked and struck on the head with a bottle- 30 year old male arrested. 02/09/2006 Offensive Weapon Cornwall gardens, Motherwell - 9 year old male in possession of a knife. 02/09/2006 Offensive Weapon Shields Road, Motherwell - 24 year old male arrested in possession of a knife. 17/08/2006 Breach of AS60 Glen Tower, Motherwell - 24 year old female for causing excessive noise.

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

> 16 persons arrested/reported for Breach of the Peace. P 7 persons charged possession of controlled drugs. > 1 person reported for supplying controlled drugs > 19 persons reported for street drinking.