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DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL
Community Safety and Public Protection/Neighbourhood Services Committee – 19th August 2019
DUNDEE LOCAL POLICING AREA
QUARTERLY POLICE REPORT 1st April – 30th June 2019
Report Number 273-2019 by Chief Superintendent Andrew Todd,
Police Scotland ‘D’ Division (Tayside)
1. RECOMMENDATION
1.1 It is recommended that members note and scrutinise this operational
report.
2. BACKGROUND
2.1 The purpose of this report (Appendix A) is to provide information to the Committee regarding the performance of Police Scotland to
facilitate local scrutiny.
2.2 Appendix A will provide information in relation to some of the work which has taken place within Dundee Local Policing Area.
2.3 The content in this report is for information purposes to allow Board
Members to conduct their scrutiny responsibilities.
3. PERFORMANCE
3.1 Appendix A will provide updates on:
Putting Victims at the Heart of What We Do
Tackling Crime and Antisocial Behaviour Protecting Vulnerable People
Maintaining Public Safety
4. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
4.1. There are no financial implications as a result of this report.
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5. STAFFING IMPLICATIONS
5.1 There are no staffing issues as a result of this report.
6. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
6.1 This report does not have any impact on the environment.
7. SUMMARY
7.1 The attached report updates members regarding significant operational matters and performance of the local policing area.
8. COMPLIANCE
Is the proposal;
(a) Human Rights Act 1998 compliant? YES (b) Equality & Diversity compliant? YES
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Quarter 1 ending 30 June 2019 Chief Superintendent Todd
Dundee City Council Community Safety and Public Protection/Neighbourhood Services Committee
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Contents
Introduction and overview of Divisional Policing Objectives
Putting victims at the heart of what we do Outcome 1 – Domestic Abuse
Outcome 2 – Sexual Crime
Outcome 3 – Safeguarding
Tackling crime and antisocial behaviour Outcome 1 – Violence
Outcome 2 – Antisocial Behaviour
Outcome 3 – Acquisitive Crime
Protecting vulnerable people Outcome 1 – Drug Misuse
Outcome 2 – Exploitation
Outcome 3 – Hate Crime
Maintaining public safety Outcome 1 – Road Safety
Outcome 2 – Events
Outcome 3 – CONTEST
Demand
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Introduction and overview of Policing Objectives
As from April 2013, the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 has required Divisional
Commanders to produce and publish a Local Policing Plan (LPP) for each local authority area. The LPP clearly sets out the policing objectives for Dundee City previously reported to Community Safety and
Public Protection/Neighbourhood Services Committee.
Performance in relation to the identified policing objectives and outcomes is monitored and reviewed at the monthly Tasking and Delivery Meeting. Quarterly reports are produced to allow scrutiny by
Dundee Community Safety and Public Protection/Neighbourhood Services Committee. This report covers the period from 1 April 2019 to 30 June 2019, however will focus on Year to Date (YTD) data
from 1 April 2018 to 30 June 2018 and 1 April 2019 to 30 June 2019.
Data provided in this report is for information purposes to allow Committee Members to conduct their scrutiny responsibilities.
This report will make reference to specific crimes mentioned underneath local outcomes, which we refer to as our control strategy.
The information contained within this document compliments Force Priorities and supports reporting
through Community Planning Partnership structures.
Putting victims at the
heart of what we do
Domestic Abuse
Sexual Crime
Safeguarding
Tackling crime and antisocial behaviour
Violence
Antisocial Behaviour
Acquisitive Crime
Protecting vulnerable
people
Drug Misuse
Exploitation
Hate Crime
Maintaining public safety
Road Safety
Events
CONTEST
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Putting victims at the heart of what we do
Having a victim centered approach allows us to consider the needs of victims at all times, working with partners to ensure the response is appropriate allows us to ensure support and preventative work
takes place.
We continue to work and utilise specialist resources internally and externally and by ensuring our staff
are trained we work hard to ensure our victims feel confident and supported in the service we provide.
Outcome 1 - Domestic Abuse
Domestic Abuse Crime rates continue to fluctuate from -2.3% lower than the previous year in April to
+11.8% higher than the previous year in June. This pattern is consistent across Scotland and no trends
are apparent.
Activity
The Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018 came into force on 1st April 2019, creating the offence of a
person engaging in an abusive course of conduct. All Divisional officers have received training on the new legislation and Divisional champions identified, to mentor their peers. It is too early to fully
understand the impact of the legislation on victims and Police, however it is anticipated reported crime
rates may increase due to duplicate crimes being reported for the same incidents.
D Division undertook a review of MATAC, a multi-agency review process targeting perpetrators. This
was designed to ensure consistency was in place across the Division and Scotland, and highlights the successful disruption and enforcement work this process achieves. At present 20 perpetrators across
Tayside are subject to ongoing MATAC packages.
Following recent reviews at a national level, awareness raising has taken place amongst Police and
partners about the Domestic Abuse Disclosure Scheme (DSDAS) which has been underused. This
awareness raising has led to an increase in the number of authorised disclosures to potential victims of domestic abuse.
Results
On 16th April 2019, a male perpetrator was sentenced to 12 years imprisonment having been found
guilty of 23 violent and sexual crimes within a domestic setting. This is an example of the complex
investigations undertaken by the Divisional Domestic Abuse Team.
Challenges
Police resources are being challenged by an increasing number of Honour Based Abuse reports.
Increased demand is partially due to increased awareness amongst partners, however these enquiries
take time to build relationships with and protect vulnerable victims.
The number of domestic crimes reported for quarter one has risen by 16.8%. There were 376 reported
crimes for this period compared to 322 for last year.
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This level of activity represents a considerable challenging for policing and the city. However, there has been positive work in the city in recent years with a variety of partners being trained in the safe
and together model. The Caledonian Programme for perpetrators is also no running.
Police Scotland will continue to work with the Violence Against Women Partnership and other
partnership agencies to fully integrate the Safe and Together and Caledonian Programme. There exists
opportunities to improve outcomes for Dundee here.
Outcome 2 – Sexual Crime
Group 2 includes other sexual offences, such on online crime and non-recent abuse.
During the first quarter of 2019/20, volumes of Group 2 crime overall have increased significantly
(44.4%) in Dundee compared to the same period last year. Detection rates for rapes and sexual
assaults have increased considerably, contributing to an overall detection rate of 68.7% - above both
the equivalent period last year and the historical first quarter averages. It is worth noting that early year detection rates can be skewed by the effects of detections from previous year. There is no
discernible pattern of sexual offending, however the majority originates from situations where the
victim and offender are known to one another and substance use is often a factor. It is also of note that the high increase in recorded crime is partially attributable to an ongoing online sexual crime
enquiry with multiple victims.
Activity
On 1st April 2019, a new Forensic Examination Suite was opened in Dundee, catering for adult victims
of sexual crime across Tayside. This creates a one-stop shop for forensic examination and support and contains an anonymous referral option where victims are not ready to speak to the Police. This is one
of the few anonymous pathways in Scotland. Services for child victims are provided at existing co-located centres.
Results
Work has been ongoing with further Education establishments in Dundee and around Tayside to assess our response to the expected rise in sexual crime following the commencement of the academic year.
Work on prevention and education has commenced with student bodies and Universities to mitigate the risk in autumn 2019.
Challenges
It is of note that Dundee has high reporting rates for non-recent crime, those which occurred more
than a year prior to reporting. Non-recent rapes are 50% of those reported and overall Group 2 crime
sits at 21% in June 2019. These crimes are traditionally more difficult to detect with the lack of
witnesses and forensic evidence two contributory factors. D Division have reacted by creating a non-
recent sexual crime team to improve the standards of investigation and create resilience in this area
of business. This team will commence in quarter 2 of 2019/20.
334
136 98 100
388
195 105 88
281.4
131.8 75.6 74
0 100 200 300 400 500
Div Dundee Perth and Kinross Angus
Group 2 - Recorded Crime
2018/19 2019/20 5 Year Ave
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9.34 13.15
6.97 7.55 6.40 6.40 6.40 6.40
0.00
10.00
20.00
D Div Dundee Perth and Kinross Angus
Group 2, Rate Per 10,000 pop, 19/20
2019/20 Scotland
61.1 62.9 66.2 68.4 53.0 52.9
66.0 68.7 74.3
50.0
0.0 20.0 40.0 60.0 80.0
Scotland Div Dundee Perth and Kinross Angus
Group 2 - Detection Rates
2018/19 2019/20
1.73 2.50
1.73
77 0. 1.13 1.13 1.13 1.13
0.00
1.00
2.00
3.00
Div Dundee Perth and Kinross Angus
Rape, Rate Per 10,000 pop, 19/20
2019/20 Scotland
74
29 23 22
72
37 26
9
59.4 29
14.4 16
0
50
100
Div Dundee Perth and Kinross Angus
Rape - Recorded Crime
2018/19 2019/20 5 Year Ave
52.2 45.9 48.3 65.2
22.7 52.2 59.7 51.4
80.8
33.3
0.0
50.0
100.0
Scotland Div Dundee Perth and Kinross Angus
Rape - Detection Rates
2018/19 2019/20
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Outcome 3 – Safeguarding
Officers continue to conduct welfare and reassurance checks with victims of crime within a recognised
safety plan. This work is actioned on a daily basis. This can at times be resource intensive but is part of an effective crime reduction and support programme.
When certain type of intelligence is received, officers also deliver disruption notices and threat to harm
advice. This essential work to mitigate risk can be both resource intensive and time consuming.
Adult, Child and Family Protection Units conduct significant work with a variety of multi-agency
partners in Dundee to ensure the vulnerable remain safe.
Some of the demand in this areas of work is reflected in the call data at the end of this report.
Throughout the reporting period officers dealt with 394 incidents of missing persons. Some of these incidents involved full enquiry teams and represented a considerable commitment. At the conclusion
of most missing person enquiries officers conduct return interviews with a view to providing further support and signposting where appropriate.
Dealing with vulnerable persons and individuals who require health care represents considerable
unseen activity for officers. The Divisional Partnership Hub is currently working with partners to identify suitable pathways with a view to reducing risk and demand.
Out with office hours it can be challenging to find suitable places of safety, treatment or care for individuals with apparent mental health issues especially when the individual is under the influence of
alcohol and / or drugs.
A combination of all of these aspects can have a significant impact on the availability of police officers.
It is assessed that Between 70 and 80% of officers time relates to issues that are not crime related
Police Scotland will continue to work with partners to ensure the most vulnerable in our communities are signposted to and receive the most appropriate health.
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Tackling crime and antisocial behaviour
It is recognised that through early intervention and an early response we can prevent escalation and crime occurring and we work hard with partners to achieve this.
Outcome 1 – Violence
Activity
There were no murders in Dundee during the reporting period.
Results
N/A
Challenges
N/A
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1 1 1 2
0 1 1 1.2
0.6 0.8 0.4 0 1 2 3 4
Div Dundee Perth and Kinross Angus
Murder - Recorded Crime
2018/19 2019/20 5 Year Ave
84.6 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 88.9 100.0
0.0
100.0 100.0
0.0
100.0
200.0
Scotland Div Dundee Perth and Kinross Angus
Murder - Detection Rates
2018/19 2019/20
0.05
0.00
0.07 0.09
0.03 0.03 0.03 0.03
0.00
0.05
0.10
Div Dundee Perth and Kinross Angus
Murder, Rate Per 10,000 pop, 19/20
2019/20 Scotland
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Activity
There was 1 attempted murder during the first quarter, it involved people who were known to each
other with the accused using a kitchen knife was the weapon during the commission of this crime.
Results
A 25 years old male was arrested and charged.
Challenges
These type of enquiries can be resource intensive and involve considerable locus protection and
associated scene examination. This type of activity can have a considerable community impact and
draw significant attention. However, with such attention also comes opportunities to obtain information form the public and provide reassurance.
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1 2
1
4
1 0 0
2.4
0.4 0.8 1.2
0 1 2 3 4 5
Div Dundee Perth and Kinross Angus
Att Murder - Recorded Crime
2018/19 2019/20 5 Year Ave
88.9 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 89.2 100.0 100.0
0.0 0.0 0.0
50.0
100.0
150.0
Scotland Div Dundee Perth and Kinross Angus
Att Murder - Detection Rates
2018/19 2019/20
0.02 0.07
0.00 0.00
0.12 0.12 0.12 0.12
0.00
0.05
0.10
0.15
Div Dundee Perth and Kinross Angus
Att Murder, Rate per 10,000 pop, 19/20
2019/20 Scotland
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Serious Assaults:
Activity
42 serious assaults were recorded during this quarter on par with the year to date figures but a slight increase upon the 5 year average. In a number of these incidents the consumption of alcohol has been
a contributory factor, with only 9 occurring within or near to a licensed premises.
Less than half have been perpetrated by the use of weapons, including knifes, baseball bat, hammer
and crowbar and pool cues, the weapons have varied often with the nearest thing to hand including
glasses and kitchens knifes being used. 8 of these crimes have been committed in a domestic setting.
Results
The detection rate has improved by approximately 12% from last year’s figure, rising from 75.6 to 87.3 % have increased upon the previous year’s figures.
Challenges
These type of enquiries can be resource intensive and can often involve elements of scene protection
and examination. A number of the enquiries have been challenging due to uncooperative witness,
who through fear of reprisal or due to them knowing the perpetrator decline to engage with police.
82 42
24 16
79 42
19 18
72 36.4
19 16.6
0
100
Div Dundee Perth and Kinross Angus
Serious Assault - Recorded Crime
2018/19 2019/20 Year Ave 5
74.1 75.6 73.8 66.7 93.8
74.8 87.3 81.0 94.7 94.4
0.0
50.0
100.0
Scotland Div Dundee Perth and Kinross Angus
Serious Assault - Detection Rates
2018/19 2019/20
1.90
2.83
1.26 1.54 1.96 1.96 1.96 1.96
0.00
1.00
2.00
3.00
Div Dundee Perth and Kinross Angus
Serious Assault, Rate per 10,000 pop, 19/20
2019/20 Scotland
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Assault:
Activity
The level of common assaults is often a good indicator of the level of the underlying level of violence in an area. The underlying level of violence in Dundee and associated policing activity in Dundee is
high. On a daily basis violent perpetrators are targeted and associated crimes investigated by the Local Policing Area and other specialist resources. In Dundee around 51% of violence occurs in the
public space with 49% occurring indoors. A large proportion of indoor violence is domestic abuse
related.
A large proportion of all of these crime types have alcohol as a contributory factor. Despite this the
night time economy and increased call volumes associated with Friday and Saturday night do not impact as much as anticipated. Well established safety and preventative operations impact here as
does effective and positive work with licensed premises. Significant preventive work is conducted to
support victims of crime around recognised safety measures and formal safety plans. At lot of this work can go unseen but is part of an overall response.
Results
For this reporting period the level of common assaults remained unchanged with last year at 533
reported incidents. This is slightly below the 5 year average. The detection rate also remains relatively
unchanged around 69%. It is notable that the rate of assault in Dundee compared to other areas is considerably higher. A variety of social economic factors will also contribute here. In the reporting
period there 46 occasions, emergency service workers were assaulted. This actually represents a decrease of around 27% compared to the period last year.
Challenges
As highlighted the level of Domestic Abuse and associated violence, highlighted elsewhere in this
report, continues to be a challenge. Work will continue with partners to address this. It is worthy of
note that the victim of domestic abuse / assault will on average be a victim of crime on approximately 22 occasions before they report the matter to the police.
1052 533 216 303
1137 533 262 342
1151 537.8 271 342.2
0
2000
Div Dundee Perth and Kinross Angus
Common Assault - Recorded Crime
2018/19 2019/20 5 Year Ave
66.5 70.2 69.8
73.1 69.0 67.5
70.9 69.0 74.4
71.1
60.0
70.0
80.0
Scotland Div Dundee Perth and Kinross Angus
Common Assault - Detection Rates
2018/19 2019/20
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27.37 35.95
17.39 29.35
27.91 27.91 27.91 27.91
0.00
20.00
40.00
Div Dundee Perth and Kinross Angus
Common Assault, Rate per 10,000 pop, 19/20
2019/20 Scotland
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Outcome 2 – Antisocial Behaviour
The number of crimes of vandalism recorded for the reporting period in Dundee was 406. This is a rise of round 2% but remains under the 5 year average.
Occurrences of vandalism are relatively evenly spread across the city with a number of vehicles
sustaining different types of damage recently.
Vandalism can often be linked to reports of Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB). ASB in the city is at a
significantly high level with 4300 reported incidents this year so far, with around 14000 incidents reported last year. These type of incidents will be felt in all our communities.
The cumulative effect of officers attending this level of incident can have a significant on other policing
activity. If left unchecked this type of activity can often escalate into criminal activity and more serious
crime.
Work is ongoing to enhance working practices and joint understanding of issues from the locality based
community teams and existing partners.
There exists opportunities to improve outcomes here and community based analysts already support directed and intelligence lead activity in Dundee.
17.81
27.38
10.22 .45 15 20.23 20.23 20.23
0.00
10.00
20.00
30.00
Div Dundee Perth and Kinross Angus
Vandalism, Rate per 10,000 pop, 19/20
2019/20 Scotland
24.6 31.1 30.4 37.5 28.4 25.9
35.4 31.3 37.7 42.8
0.0
20.0
40.0
60.0
Scotland Div Dundee Perth and Kinross Angus
Vandalism - Detection Rates
2018/19 2019/20
694 398
120 176
740
406 154 180
846.2
419 205.2 222
0
500
1000
Div Dundee Perth and Kinross Angus
Vandalism - Recorded Crime
2018/19 2019/20 5 Year Ave
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Consuming alcohol in a designated place (where byelaws exist):
Consuming alcohol in a public area in designated areas and places does not present an issue for policing. The figures below reflect this.
However, the principals associated with this area of work are regularly considered especially when
licensed events are being planned or taking place.
This aspect has significantly improved over a number of years in Dundee. Advances in licensing
processes linked to management of premises, sale of alcohol at events and pavement cafes have effectively designed out this issue.
5 3 2 0 8 8
0 0
24.6 15.6
7.2 1.8
0
10
20
30
Div Dundee Perth and Kinross Angus
Consume Alcohol in Designated Place - Recorded Crime
2018/19 2019/20 5 Year Ave
0.19 0.54
0.00 0.00
2.48 2.48 2.48 2.48
0.00
1.00
2.00
3.00
Div Dundee Perth and Kinross Angus
Consume Alcohol in Designated Place, Rate per 10,000 pop, 19/20
2019/20 Scotland
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Outcome 3 – Acquisitive Crime
Activity
There has been a reduction of 3 robberies during the reporting period in comparison to the year to
date figures with numbers remaining above the 5 year average. In addition there has been an increase in detection rates in comparison to the previous year to date data.
Dundee has seen an increase in the number of females who have been the perpetrators of robberies in a variety of circumstances including one occasion when an 87 year old man was the victim in the
City Centre.
Not all robberies have involved the use of weapons or actual violence some have been committed
through the threat of violence. During this period personal property including cash and mobile
telephone has been the main focus of the perpetrators.
Police Scotland ran a Shut out Scammer Campaign highlighting many tactics deployed by those
involved in door step crimes.
Bogus Callers continue to come to the attention of police and trading standards, through the
partnership, interventions and preventions team a collaborative approach is being taken to these investigations to ensure all police and other agencies powers are used to detect and deter the
individual’s responsible. This approach has led to the identification of a man who has been responsible
for a series of crimes where he has failed after payment to carry out work.
A premises in a Dundee industrial estate had a large quantity of high value metal stolen, this was
recovered after the vehicle involved in the crime broke down in England. Work continues to identify the persons responsible.
Results
A number of individuals have been arrested for a variety of offences including a female arrested and
charged with the robbery against the 87 year old male.
Considerable effort is undertaken by officers supported by local and national Detective officers to
investigate this type of crime. The detection rate reflects this.
This type of crime can often highlight other personal problems for either the victim or perpetrator.
Police Scotland regularly share information with partners to provide extra support or in an attempt to
remove individuals from the cycle of offending.
Challenges
Preventive work for this type of crime can be challenging, with very few repeat locations, victims or offenders.
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43 30
9 4
42 27
7 8
29 18.2
4.8 6
0
20
40
60
Div Dundee Perth and Kinross Angus
Robbery - Recorded Crime
2018/19 2019/20 5 Year Ave
73.4 76.7 76.7 66.7
100.0 73.7
92.9 103.7
71.4 75.0
0.0
50.0
100.0
150.0
Scotland Div Dundee Perth and Kinross Angus
Robbery - Detection Rates
2018/19 2019/20
1.01
1.82
0.46 0.69
74 0. 0. 74 0.74 0. 74
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
Div Dundee Perth and Kinross Angus
Robbery, Rate per 10,000 pop, 19/20
2019/20 Scotland
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Domestic housebreaking:
Activity
Domestic Housebreakings make up a relatively small proportion of this overall number but carry a
significant impact. Persons feeling safe in their homes remains a key priority for Police Scotland.
The Community Investigation Unit based in Dundee take a lead on this work which is supported by all
local police officers and detectives.
Regular preventive patrols are conducted and specific individuals targeted by officers.
Results
The number of crimes for this period has fallen to 38 from 88 for the same period last year. This is also
aligned to an improved detection rate for the city.
It is positive for the city to see the comparable rate of offence less than elsewhere in Scotland and
Tayside with a higher detection rate.
Challenges
Maintaining this level of activity and improving the overall position will be challenging but early
indications in July suggest this direction of travel is continuing with several notable arrests.
125 88
20 17 93
38 33 22 101.4
63.2 22 16.2
0
200
Div Dundee Perth and Kinross Angus
Domestic HB (Dwelling) - Recorded Crime
2018/19 2019/20 Year Ave 5
2.24 2.56 2.19 1.89 3.10 3.10 3.10 3.10
0.00
2.00
4.00
Div Dundee Perth and Kinross Angus
Domestic Dwelling HB, Rate per 10,000 pop, 19/20
2019/20 Scotland
24.2 23.2 21.6 25.0 29.4 25.5 26.9 34.2 21.2 22.7
0.0
50.0
Scotland Div Dundee Perth and Kinross Angus
Domestic HBs - Detection Rates
2018/19 2019/20
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Motor vehicle crime:
Activity
Overall vehicle crime has risen by approximately 47% in relation to this outcome but accounts for a relatively small proportion of the overall number. Opportunistic thefts of property with and theft of
motor bikes / quad bikes an increasing issue.
Some of the positive work in relation to Theft by Housebreaking is anticipated to have displaced some
of the associated criminal activity to this area.
Results
Of the 152 reported crimes; 38 relate to Theft by Open Lockfast Places (58.3% rise), 43 relate to Theft
of Motor Vehicles (38.7 % rise), 69 relate to Theft from an insecure motor vehicle ( 43.8 % rise) and 2 attempted thefts of motor vehicles.
Challenges
The random nature and wide geographical are of these incidents can prove challenging but continued
targeting of prolific offenders and supportive crime prevention messages will assist this area of policing.
Vehicle Crime, Rate per 10,000 pop, 19/20
15.00 10.25
10.00 5.00
0.00
2019/20 Scotland
6.14 3.526.43
6. 43 6. 43 4.116.43
196 107 67 22
255 152
62 41 214.8 126.8 58 30
0
500
Div Dundee Perth and Kinross Angus
Vehicle Crime - Recorded Crime
2018/19 2019/20 Year Ave 5
23.5 31.1 22.4 37.3 54.5
22.7 25.1 22.4 24.2 36.6
0.0
50.0
100.0
Scotland Div Dundee Perth and Kinross Angus
Vehicle Crime - Detection Rates
2018/19 2019/20
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Theft by shoplifting:
Activity The overall number of crimes of dishonesty in Dundee for the period is 1107 which represents a rise of 14.5 %. The number of Theft by Shoplifting across the city account for the largest single proportion of the overall number, approximately 35%. Although the city centre area represents the highest single area, there are more reports of Theft by Shoplifting, in total, spread out over the other retail outlets in Dundee. In addition, Dundee was targeted by a groups of travelling criminals who stole from retail premises within the city centre. This group has also to travelled to other areas across Scotland and were responsible for the Theft by shoplifting of high values items. Work is underway to implement a city – wide action plan to address this issue. Work will be conducted at repeat locations and repeat offenders targeted. A retailer’s initiative, led by the Divisional Preventions Hub is also planned for the near future. Results The number of Theft by Shoplifting has risen from 288 last year to 390 for this reporting period. This is a rise of around 35% on last year. Challenges This level of activity is challenging and will require a coordinated partnership response from retailers, police and other partners to address.
522288 154 80
561 390104 67
592.4348.8
145.6 98
0
1000
Div Dundee Perth and Kinross Angus
Theft By Shoplifting - Recorded Crime
2018/19 2019/20 5 Year Ave
67.0 73.6 72.6 76.6 71.364.4 62.7 55.476.0 85.1
0.0
100.0
Scotland Div Dundee Perth and Kinross Angus
Theft By Shoplifting - Detection Rates
2018/19 2019/20
13.50
26.30
6.90 5.7515.68 15.68 15.68 15.68
0.00
20.00
40.00
Div Dundee Perth and Kinross Angus
Shoplifting, Rate per 10,000 pop, 19/20
2019/20 Scotland
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Fraud:
Activity
The overall number of Frauds in Dundee make up a relatively small proportion of the overall number.
Online frauds, scams and bogus callers often target some of the most vulnerable in our community.
There is work currently ongoing between local officers, the Divisional Preventions Hub and partners to target bogus callers in Dundee.
Local Community officers have been identified as specific points of contact for police activity. This work is starting to progress with a number of individuals being identified recently and in progress of being
reported to the Procurator Fiscal.
Results
The number of Frauds reported for this period are 110 compared to 76 for the same period last year.
This is an increases of 34 incidents and rise of around 44%.
Challenges
Advances in the use of technology are proving challenging to police and other law enforcement
agencies when tacking Fraud.
130 76
25 29
178 110
34 34
125 64.4
34.8 25.8 0
100
200
Div Dundee Perth and Kinross Angus
Fraud - Recorded Crime
2018/19 2019/20 Year Ave 5
39.2 50.0 51.3 60.0 37.9 28.3 35.4 28.2 44.1 50.0
0.0
50.0
100.0
Scotland Div Dundee Perth and Kinross Angus
Fraud - Detection Rates
2018/19 2019/20
4.28 7.42
2.26 2. 92 5.49 5.49 5.49 5.49
0.00
10.00
Div Dundee Perth and Kinross Angus
Fraud, Rate per 10,000 pop, 19/20
2019/20 Scotland
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Protecting vulnerable people Outcome 1 – Drug Misuse
Drug Misuse in Dundee City has a considerable impact and is reflected in recently published confirmed drugs deaths. Such circumstances effect the individual, impact families and communities.
T/Chief Supt Mertes has been involved in the Drugs Commission Work which is to report in early August. It has been agreed that CI Whitford from the Divisional Preventions Hub represents Police
Scotland at the respective Divisional Alcohol and Drugs Partnerships.
Dundee Local Policing Area and Police Scotland are committed to this agenda and will work with partners as the city continues to develop practices and processes to support this area of work.
The local policing area receives considerable support from the Criminal Investigation Department and
other specialist resources in tackling this agenda.
Possession drugs:
Activity
Considerable effort from policing assets to tackle ongoing issues. Proactive uniform and plain clothes patrols continue throughout the city to detect those involved in the sale and supply of controlled
drugs. Much of this is intelligence lead with appropriate use of stop and search powers.
A referral process has commenced with Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs, this allow any
person who has concern whether that be an individual who uses drug, a family member, friend or
carer to receive support.
A RAPID (Response Against Prescription and Illegal Drugs) bin scheme is to be introduced in areas of
the city, where drugs can be disposed of. This has been successfully used elsewhere in the country and is scheduled to be implemented in August.
Results
Drugs possession charges is generally a good indication of the amount of drugs circulating in the
community and the level of associated police activity.
For the first quarter there have been 337 recorded crimes, which is an increase of 116 (53%) compared to the same period last year. The data shows a significant increase in the amount of crimes recorded
in respect of the possession of controlled drugs. Recoveries included, heroin, cocaine, crack cocaine and diazepam. There has also been an increase in detection rate in comparison to the previous year
to date figure.
Challenges
People who use controlled drugs particulary those that use more than one type are more likely to
suffer a non fatal overdose or beocme the vicitm of a drug realted death.
The sharing of information between partners to help identify individuals who are effected by non fatal
overdoses is a key issue. Work currently ongoing with partners in this regard with a view to impacting
positively before matters escalate. This work will take a coordinated approach.
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Supply of Controlled Drugs:
Tackling Serious and Organised Crime Groups remains a key focus for Police Scotland. Local officers
are supported by divisional and national resources and target groups operating in the Dundee area. Such groups take every opportunity to gain profit from criminal activities ranging from dealing
controlled drugs and crimes of dishonesty.
Activity
A number of intelligence led drug search warrants have been executed across the city. The type of
drugs recovered have including cannabis cultivations, heroin, cocaine, crack cocaine and diazepam.
Results
During this period the number of recorded crimes linked to the supply of controlled drugs has remained static with 43 persons being arrested and charged for being concerned in the supply of
controlled drugs.
Challenges
The use of technology including the use of mobile applications and encrypted telephones remains a challenge for police and other law enforcement agencies. The emergence of those involved in county
lines and cuckooing who target vulnerable people remains a concern, work continues with partners
including social work and housing to identify those that may be targeted.
380 221 78 81 582
337 178 67 403.6 224.2 100 79.4
0
1000
Div Dundee Perth and Kinross Angus
Possession Of Drugs - Recorded Crime
2018/19 2019/20 Year Ave 5
86.1 89.5 87.8 92.3 91.4 89.2 88.0 90.8 84.3 83.6
60.0 80.0
100.0
Scotland Div Dundee Perth and Kinross Angus
Possession of Drugs - Detection Rates
2018/19 2019/20
86.4 82.4 97.5 57.1 76.9 89.9 87.3 90.0 76.9 120.0
0.0
200.0
Scotland Div Dundee Perth and Kinross Angus
Supply of Drugs - Detection Rates
2018/19 2019/20
74 40 21 13 71 40 26 5
78.2 40.2 25.8 12.2 0
100
Div Dundee Perth and Kinross Angus
Supply Of Drugs - Recorded Crime
2018/19 2019/20 Year Ave 5
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Outcome 2 –Exploitation
Activity
To overcome known cultural and social barriers to Child Sexual Exploitation, D Division have hosted
two, bespoke, interactive online safety/CSE/grooming Facebook events with the public. At both
events, police and partners were asked questions about subjects such as gaming, engaging with overseas internet providers and parenting in the digital age. During the course of the two events, over
26,000 people were reached with 2970 active engagements.
D Division are involved in a partnership with Barnardo’s RISE project, Dundee which embeds a Child
Sexual Exploitation adviser within the police structure. This pilot has been evaluated highly by the
University of Stirling and is due for expansion into other areas of Scotland.
Results
In May 2019, a female Chinese national pleaded guilty to Human Trafficking, having engaged in the sexual exploitation of females across the Dundee area. The enforcement of the named individual
prevented further harm to a number of vulnerable people. We currently await the sentence.
Challenges
The challenges of emerging human trafficking risks remain apparent and this represents a new threat to operational policing. It is of note that the cultural impression of trafficking is one involving non UK
national victims. The reality is such that people can be trafficked within Scotland and the UK for the
purpose of sexual and labour exploitation. D Division are currently running operations where young people have been transported across the Tayside area for the purpose of sexual exploitation.
Online Sexual Crime:
Activity
Tayside has created an Online Sexual Crime to manage the growing risks to young people from internet dependent offending. They respond to internet based sexual offending against children and adults, as
well as sextortion and responding to Online vigilante groups and intelligence regarding persons in
possession of Indecent Images of Children (IIOC).
Results
During the first quarter of 2019, the Online Sexual Crime Team responded to 5 intelligence packages concerning those believed to be in possession of IIOC. Each one of those activities led to the
identification of offences.
D Division Offender Management Unit continue to proactively monitor our Registered Sex Offender
Community and during this quarter the overall sexual re-offending rates are low at 0.5% of the RSO
population. Re-offending primarily consists of non-sexual criminality, including non-compliance with Sex Offender Notification Requirements and Civil Preventative Orders.
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Challenges
There is an emerging threat from online vigilante groups, otherwise known as paedophile hunters,
who have targeted individuals across Tayside, always with the purpose of livestreaming their activities
on social media. Police will respond to all such incidents, however there are risks of disruption in the community associated with the approach taken by thee groups, as well as risks with evidence being
gathered which later becomes inadmissible in the criminal justice system.
The increase in internet dependent offences has led to an increase in reported sexual crime and this
has on occasions been down to proactivity by Police. A consequence of this is the growth in the
number of Registered Sex Offenders who have committed offences online. In this area of business there is a constant challenge in ensuring the technological capability of local and national police teams
matches those of the perpetrators.
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Outcome 3 – Hate Crime
Please find a synopsis of different initiatives that have been carried out throughout the division in
relation to hate crime:
Police Scotland National Hate Crime Campaign – This took place in March 2019 with the overall aim
to increase reporting of hate crime/incidents by people working in the night time economy. The campaign was supported by local activity and events throughout Tayside in order to increase public
confidence and reporting and to raise awareness of the local third party reporting centres. All local
third party reporting centres have been contacted to identify any issues or whether refresher training for staff is required. The Police Scotland National Equality and Diversity unit is currently undertaking a
review of third party reporting processes. Since the campaign, there has been a number of incidents/crimes reported by local taxi drivers, security staff and other staff working within the
nighttime economy which may indicate greater awareness or willing to report as a result of the
campaign.
Keep Safe Initiative – This involves a network of businesses, such as shops, libraries, cafes, who have
agreed to make their premises a ‘Keep Safe’ place for people to go to if they feel frightened, distressed or are the victim of crime when out in the community. Disabled or elderly people who wish to take
part in the initiative are issued with a contact card containing details of their name, any health
concerns, communication needs and contact details for friends or family. The business displays a Keep Safe sticker in their window to let vulnerable people know that they provide a ‘Keep Safe’ place. If a
person goes into the ‘Keep Safe’ place and shows their contact card to staff, they will reassure the
person and ring one of the numbers on the card and/or contact the police if a crime has been committed. In order to increase the number of ‘Keep Safe’ places in Dundee, 10 officers have been
trained to assist with the identification of suitable premises and deliver training to staff.
Third Party Reporting Centres – In some cases victims and witnesses of Hate Crime do not feel
comfortable reporting the matter directly to the Police, and may be more comfortable reporting it to
someone they are familiar with. To ensure anyone is able to report Hate Crimes, Police Scotland works in partnership with a wide variety of partners who perform the role of third party reporting centres.
These partners have been trained to assist people in submitting a report to the police, and can make such a report their behalf. Each of the local third party reporting centres has been contacted to
identify any concerns and to offer refresher training for staff. Work is ongoing to identify further
centres across Tayside.
Reassurance/Community Engagement Visits - In light of the New Zealand terrorist attacks in March,
visits were subsequently carried out to places of worship to provide reassurance and security advice
Ramadan – Increased attention and visits were made to the Mosques during the period.
Face Equality Day – Took place on 22 May 2019 and Police Scotland has been working in partnership
with Changing Faces, a UK charity for everyone with a scar, mark or condition on their face or body that makes them look different. The Charity provides advice, support and psychosocial services to
children, young people and adults. They also challenge discrimination and campaign for Face Equality.
Face Equality Day was supported locally through the circulation of information on social media and to police officers and staff to ensure recognition of the impact of prejudice towards people with
disfigurements.
Hate Crime Champions - Police Scotland is in the process of establishing a cadre of officers to be Hate
Crime Champions who will continue in their existing role but will have an enhanced knowledge of Hate
Crime and Hate Incidents and best practice when dealing with such incidents. There are already a
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number of Hate Crime champions within the Division and a further fifteen officers drawn from each of the LPAs, Crime management Unit, Risk and Concern Hub and the Divisional Preventions and
Interventions Department are attending this training on 25 July. The champions will assist their
colleagues recognise and deal effectively with this type of incident/crime.
Dundee Hate Incident Sub Group – This multiagency Group met on 13 May 2019. The focus is on
education and hate crime. Contact has been made with schools to review how hate incidents/crimes
are dealt with a view of a future partnership approach to improving this. A meeting has taken place
with a member of the review group which is looking into the anti-bullying policy in Perth and Kinross.
Education are keen for Police Scotland to have an input. Hate Crime has been identified as an area
lacking in the policy and was discussed at this meeting. A further meeting will take place once the
schools return. A Police Scotland Hate Crime Toolkit has recently been published which provides
guidance for recognising, recording and reporting incidents of hate and is intended to enhance officers’
understanding of hate crime and key issues.
Constable, Equality & Diversity/Hate Crime – An officer is based within the Divisional Preventions and Interventions Department and part of their role is E&D/Hate Crime. They carry out a daily review
of hate crimes/incidents in order to identify any emerging issues or repeat victims, repeat
perpetrators or repeat locations so that appropriate interventions can be made which may include signposting to other agencies for support, follow-up visits, security advice, and delivery of advisory
leaflets or posters for display.
Results
The number of racially aggravated crimes recorded for the city in last quarter were 13 compared to 11 for the previous year. These are crimes that are motivated by hate or prejudice and have a detection
rate of 69.2%.
A number of other crimes can attract a Hate Crime Aggravator and are usually aligned to the night
time economy and throw away comments. There have been 52 of these type of crimes in the first
quarter with a detection rate of 81.3 %
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Maintaining public safety
Outcome 1 – Road Safety Activity
There have been no fatalities in Dundee for the period under review.
Road Safety enforcement continues to be carried out as part of routine business by the Road Policing
Unit in Dundee LPA. Focused patrol work will be complemented by the use of available technology and databases, intelligence target packages and specific tasking resulting from local Tasking &
Coordinating processes to tackle criminality.
Local Policing and RPU Officers have been able to target driving behaviour which we believe will have
the greatest impact on casualty reduction and address community concerns. Enforcement activity has
concentrated on a wide range of driving behaviours including dangerous/careless driving, drink/drug driving to name but a few.
No children were fatally injured during this quarter throughout the division.
1 3 0 0 2 1 0 5
Dundee Perth and Kinross Angus
People Killed
2018/2019 2019/2020
6 28 9 6 14 8 0
50
Dundee Perth and Kinross Angus
People Seriously Injured
2018/2019 2019/2020
1 1 2 0
2 1 0 5
Dundee Perth and Kinross Angus
Children Seriously Injured
2018/2019 2019/2020
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Based on strategic assessment a number of priority locations have been identified within in Dundee which were subject to focussed operation activity:
Results
For the period under review a total of 5027 vehicles were stopped in the Tayside division with a
number of offences being detected and reported:
1. 125 Insurance contraventions
2. 422 excise contraventions
3. 55 Driving licence contraventions
A number of offenders were warned in respect of other road traffic contraventions.
Challenges
Police resources are being challenged by the driving habits of vulnerable road users. However, we are committed to working effectively with partners locally to address these issues through education,
enforcement, engineering, encouragement and evaluation all which are delivered successfully through
a number of mediums and campaigns.
A challenge which appears to be on the increase is off-road motorcycles which are being used on public
roads illegally and in an anti-social manner. Work is being carried out with neighbouring Divisions to establish a feasible and effective method of tackling the issue.
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Speeding:
During the first quarter of 2019/20, speeding offences in Dundee LPA overall have decreased by 44%. This is attributable to the focused operational activity on not only the priority routes but also focused
patrols on routes which are deemed to have speeding issues and have been identified through a
number of community based engagements.
Activity
Between 29 April 2019 and the 5 May 2019 Police Scotland held The Speed, seatbelt and mobile Phone campaign which had dedicated officers from both the Road Policing Unit, Safety camera Unit and
divisional officers who specifically targeted road users who contravene legislation. Effective use of the
media to raise awareness and to actively the encourage changes in driving attitudes and behaviour.
Results
During this campaign in the Tayside Division a total of 74 speeding offences were detected and reported for consideration.
A motorist was detected travelling at 88 mph on the Kingsway exceeding a 40 mph limit, the driver has been reported to the Procurator Fiscal for the consideration of prosecution.
A motorist was detected travelling at 74 mph on the Kingsway exceeding a 40 mph limit, the driver has been reported to the Procurator Fiscal for the consideration of prosecution.
Challenges
Police resources are being challenged by an increasing number of complaints received in relation to
road users exceeding the speed limit. As a result of any complaint Police will carry out a percentile
speed check to establish if there is indeed an issue. Unfortunately a vast number of these checks highlight the perception of speed is the issue rather than road users exceeding the speed limit. The
perception of speed can also be attributed to modified vehicles which are significantly louder than a standard motor vehicle.
1107455 474 178
1083253 593 237
1189.6307.4 419 463.2
0
2000
Div Dundee Perth and Kinross Angus
Speeding Offences - Recorded Crime
2018/19 2019/20 5 year Ave
26.0717.06
39.3520.34
14.93 14.93 14.93 14.930.00
50.00
Div Dundee Perth and Kinross Angus
Speeding, Rate per 10,000 pop, 19/20
2019/20 Scotland
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Drink, Drug offences including failure to provide specimen of breath:
During the first quarter of 2019/20, Drink and Drug offences in Dundee LPA overall have increased by
57% from 2018/19 which is a significant rise.
Activity
Between 24 June 2019 and 7 July 2019, Police Scotland held The Summer Drink & Drug Drive Campaign
which saw dedicated officers from both the Road Policing Unit and divisional officers specifically target road users who drive whilst under the influence.
Focus was not only targeting offenders driving immediately after consuming alcohol or drugs, but also focusing on offender’s drive the morning after being under the influence.
Effective use of the media to raise awareness and to actively the encourage changes in driving attitudes and behaviour. A number of media appeals were released throughout the duration of the
Campaign.
Results
During this campaign in the Tayside Division a total of 262 negative breath specimens were recorded and a total of 20 drink/drug drive offences were detected and reported to the Procurator fiscal for the
consideration of prosecution, this figure includes drivers who failed to provide a specimen for analysis. Challenges
Considering the analytical data which highlights a 57% increase for the period under review compared to 2018/19 for the same period is concerning. Irrespective Police campaigns and reinforcement
through varying mediums, evidence suggests the message does not appear to be hitting home and
road users are continuing drive whilst under the influence which is completely unacceptable
10438 44 22
143
60 43 40121.8
46.4 47.6 27.8
0
200
Div Dundee Perth and Kinross Angus
Drink, Drug offences incl failure to provide specimen of breath - Recorded Crime
2018/19 2019/20 5 year Ave
3.44 4.052.85 3.43
2.83 2.83 2.83 2.83
0.00
5.00
Div Dundee Perth and Kinross Angus
Drink, Drug offences incl failure to provide specimen of breath, Rate per 10,000 pop, 19/20
2019/20 Scotland
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Mobile phones:
During the period under review mobile phone offences in Dundee LPA have had a significant increase
of 28%.
Increased police patrols accompanied by numerous media campaigns have highlighted the dangers of using a mobile device whilst driving a motor vehicle.
Although there is an increase compared to 2018/19 figures, it should be borne in mind when
considering analytical data for the period under review, this figure is significantly below the 5 year average. It should also be taken in to consideration that although Police activity and campaigns are
extremely effective the significant improvement in Bluetooth technology has also had a positive impact.
Activity
Between 29 April 2019 and the 5 May 2019 Police Scotland held The Speed, seatbelt and mobile Phone
campaign which had dedicated officers from both the Road Policing Unit, Safety camera Unit and
divisional officers who specifically targeted road users who contravene legislation.
Effective use of the media to raise awareness and to actively the encourage changes in driving
attitudes and behaviour.
Results
During this campaign a number of mobile phone offences were detected and reported for
consideration only 12 of which were in Dundee LPA.
For the period under review 32 mobile phone offences have been detected across the Tayside division
all of which have been dealt with robustly.
Challenges
It is clear through enforcement, education and media campaigns especially in the pre-driver and drivers between the ages of 17-25 category the message is having the required impact which is
preventing contraventions. It is also evident that excellent advancements in technology is having an
immeasurable effect on driver behaviour.
4914 26 9
48 18 28 2
142.4
49.8 6527.6
0
200
Div Dundee Perth and Kinross Angus
Mobile Phone Offences - Recorded Crime
2018/19 2019/20 5 year Ave
1.16 1.211.86
0.171.52 1.52 1.52 1.52
0.00
2.00
Div Dundee Perth and Kinross Angus
Mobile Phone Offences, Rate per 10,000 pop, 19/20
2019/20 Scotland
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Seatbelts:
During the period under review seatbelt offences in Dundee LPA have had a 108% increase compared
to the same for the period 2018/19. This increase is also significantly higher than the 5 year average
which is concerning.
Activity
Between 29 April 2019 and the 5 May 2019 Police Scotland held The Speed, seatbelt and mobile Phone
campaign which had dedicated officers from both the Road Policing Unit, Safety camera Unit and divisional officers who specifically targeted road users who contravene legislation.
Effective use of the media to raise awareness and to actively the encourage changes in driving
attitudes and behaviour.
Results
During this campaign a number of seatbelt offences were detected.
For the period under review 50 seatbelt offences have been detected in Dundee LPA which is a
significant increase compared to the previous year for the same period.
Challenges
Overall in Tayside Division similar to mobile phone offences the dangers of failing to wear a seatbelt is being accepted. Years of rigorous enforcement and numerous media campaigns highlighting the
consequences are very impactive on modern day road users resulting in a high rate of people buckling
up.
63
24 28 11
85
50
24 11
80.4
33.4 22.6 24.4
0
50
100
Div Dundee Perth and Kinross Angus
Seatbelt Offences - Recorded Crime
2018/19 2019/20 year Ave 5
2.05
3.37
1.59 0.94
1.83 1.83 1.83 1.83
0.00
1.00
2.00
3.00
4.00
Div Dundee Perth and Kinross Angus
Seatbelt Offences, Rate per 10,000 pop, 19/20
2019/20 Scotland
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Outcome 2 – Events
Activity
Police Scotland provide support in relation to a large number of events, including football, across
Tayside Division.
The overarching aim in relation to these events is to work with and in support of event organisers to
ensure they are safe, secure and successful.
This is achieved through meticulous planning by Event Commanders who are supported by a Divisional Planning Team, meetings with event organisers in advance and during the event and through
operational deployment on the day of the event.
As well as the foregoing safety aspects, Police are often present at events to ensure, where necessary,
the activation of a contingency plan and thereafter the coordination of the resulting emergency
services response.
Dundee host a number of these events. A selection of events are highlighted for the area below
which emphasises the diversity of activity in the area, along with the total number of events where
police have been deployed:
Dundee Key Events for Q1
Dundee v Aberdeen
Dundee United v St Mirren
Dundee TUC Parade
Antiques Roadshow
Dundee Total deployment for Q1
Police deployed to 21 events in total in the Dundee area with
2 Chief Inspectors, 1 Inspector, 18 Sergeants and 174 Constables deployed over this period.
Results
Police deployed at 7 football matches which emphasises the ongoing commitment to this area.
During this period there were no arrests, 15 refusals, 7 ejections and 1 FPN for disorder. There were 2
instances involving smoke devices from the home support at Tannadice however the persons
responsible were not identified.
Although there is clearly a diverse range of other events taking place in Dundee, there are no further
policing issues to report.
Challenges
N/A
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Outcome 3 – CONTEST
CONTEST is the UK Government's Counter Terrorism Strategy. It was first developed by the Home
Office in early 2003. The aim of the strategy is "to reduce the risk to the UK and its interests overseas from terrorism, so that people can go about their lives freely and with confidence."
CONTEST is split into four work streams that are known within the counter terrorism community as
the 'four P's': Prevent, Pursue, Protect, and Prepare.
• Pursue: the investigation and disruption of terrorist attacks.
• Prevent: work to stop people becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism or extremism.
• Protect: improving our protective security to stop a terrorist attack.
• Prepare: working to minimise the impact of an attack and to recover from it as quickly as
possible.
CONTEST UPDATE
Protective security advice and personal security information briefings have been delivered to staff of all Tayside Division Members of Parliament. This is in conjunction with the work and surveys carried
out in relation to Operation Bridger.
Security advice and reassurance briefings have also been provided to Tayside Division Mosques
following terrorist attacks in New Zealand.
CONTEST and Protective security advice has been provided to staff at various outward bound locations
across Tayside in order to raise awareness that people who are prepared to carry out terrorist attacks
may travel to remote areas, holiday locations, or to multi-activity centres as part of their planning phase. The information highlighted to staff is so that they were alert but not alarmed and to ensure
they are comfortable reporting any matters of concern to police.
Briefings and inputs have bene delivered to carers and professionals regarding vulnerability and exploitation of young people. These input also included Domestic Extremism awareness.
CONTEST and Online safety awareness inputs have been provided to foster carers within Tayside.
Multiagency Prevent Professional Concerns Case Conference table top exercises have been planned
and delivered in both Dundee and Perth. The aim of these were to ensure the preparedness of partners for dealing with a Prevent Professional Concern referrals. These exercises were led by the Local
Authorities and designed to involve a wide range of partners taking part in referral discussions.
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Demand
Stop and search
Dundee Local Policing Area continue to utilise intelligence lead stop and search. This is an important
policing aspect in dealing with some of the issues presented by drugs, violence and crimes of dishonesty.
Searches conducted are on a statutory basis and a breakdown of negative and searches areas as
follows:
165 110
43
222
91
65
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
Dundee Perth and Kinross Angus
Stop and Search 19/20
Positive Negative
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Data extracted from STORM Unity showing data from 00:00:00 on the first of each month until 23:59:59 on the last day of each month. Figures include all resourced incidents (except diary calls)
including those which have been generated by police, e.g. pre planned events such as firearms
operations or spontaneous deployment to deal with ongoing crime.
Grade 1: IMMEDIATE - An ongoing incident with an immediate or apparent threat to life or a serious
crime in progress.
Grade 2: PRIORITY - Crime/Incident where there is a degree of importance or urgency associated with
initial police action. Requires immediate attendance and would only be superseded by a grade 1 call.
Grade 3: STANDARD - Incident is not ongoing, however police attendance is required and the situation could be prejudiced by significant delay.
2,9353,378 3,159
3,455 3,225 3,102 3,018 2,939 3,117 2,899 2,7253,177 2,993
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
Apr-18 May-18 Jun-18 Jul-18 Aug-18 Sep-18 Oct-18 Nov-18 Dec-18 Jan-19 Feb-19 Mar-19 Apr-19
D Division Call Volume Grade 2 Incidents
3,300 3,448 3,437 3,6193,260
2,999 3,004 2,871 2,810 2,915 2,813 3,055 3,072
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
Apr-18 May-18 Jun-18 Jul-18 Aug-18 Sep-18 Oct-18 Nov-18 Dec-18 Jan-19 Feb-19 Mar-19 Apr-19
D Division Call Volume Grade 3 Incidents
301 342 332
372 335 330 347
310 310 321 350 368 350
0
100
200
300
400
Apr-18 May-18 Jun-18 Jul-18 Aug-18 Sep-18 Oct-18 Nov-18 Dec-18 Jan-19 Feb-19 Mar-19 Apr-19
D Division Call Volume
Grade 1 Incidents
Monthly Number of Grade 1 Incidents
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Grade 4: SCHEDULED - Crimes/Incidents which will not be prejudiced by a scheduled response, with police attendance at a mutually agreeable time.
Grade 5: NON - ATTENDANCE - Incidents that can be resolved by telephone or by some other which
do not require police attendance.
249
330 326370
440384
352316
255 242299
332282
116170
139169 153 145 132 136 128 129 128
158123
0
100
200
300
400
500
Apr-18 May-18 Jun-18 Jul-18 Aug-18 Sep-18 Oct-18 Nov-18 Dec-18 Jan-19 Feb-19 Mar-19 Apr-19
D Division Call Volume Grade 4 and 5 Incidents
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Appendix
Rate 1 per 10,000 figures are based on the following population data:
2016
FORCE / SCOTLAND 5 404 700
Tayside 415 470
Angus 116 520
Dundee City 148 270
Perth & Kinross 150 680
Mid-year population data based on extracts from National Records for Scotland
(http://www.nrscotland.gov.uk/), as at April 2016.
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