Policing Angus: Community Summaries ~ April - September 2011
Section 1: Forfar and Kirriemuir Crime • Overall reduction of 18.8% in Groups 1-4 crime (110 crimes) • Reduction in crimes of dishonesty of 24.4% (94 crimes) Points to note • Decrease in detection rate for vandalism from 36.9% to 28.2%. Targeted Community Activity Vandalisms identified as linked to youth disorder and night time economy issues Actions: ♦ Increased visibility with foot patrols and focused patrols in areas identified from weekly vandalism report ♦ Engagement with youths regarding their conduct ♦ Continued support for “Friday Night (Youth) Project to provide a safe environment and reduce incidents involving this age group (14 to 17 year olds0 ♦ Community Liaison Officers to advise schools of the robust approach being adopted by local officers ♦ Local media being used to highlight issues and seek parental assistance ♦ Increased scrutiny by supervisors of outstanding crimes and close liaison maintained with Crime Management Unit to maximise opportunities to detect offenders ♦ Patrol tasks with night time economy patrols on crossover periods at weekends to prevent disorder and to maintain high levels of visibility into the mornings to ensure patrons are encouraged to maintain good behaviour Section 2: Montrose and Brechin Crime • Overall reduction of 25.8% in Groups 1-4 crime (137 crimes) • Reduction in crimes of dishonesty of 14.4% (39 crimes) • Reduction in vandalism of 39.7% (87crimes) Points to note • Decrease in detection rate for vandalism from 51.6% to 36.6%, but still demonstrating second best
result across sections Targeted Community Activity Vandalisms identified as linked to youth disorder and aggravated by excessive alcohol consumption. Actions: ♦ CLO visits to schools to highlight negative impact of vandalism ♦ Engagement by beat officers with youths on the street ♦ Visits to licensed premises and engagement with staff and customers ♦ Greater scrutiny of undetected vandalism enquiries by Sergeants, including confirmation it is a crime ♦ Awareness raising of forensic opportunities in relation to vandalism Section 3: Arbroath Crime • Overall reduction of 17.7% in Groups 1-4 crime (130 crimes) • Reduction in crimes of dishonesty of 25.5% (119 crimes) • Reduction in vandalism of 10.8% (24 crimes)
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