March
Hundreds more crimes linked to drugs and violence detected in Tayside
- 05/03/2021 09:34:24
- Proactive policing in Tayside has helped detect nearly 400 extra crimes linked to drugs and violence as efforts have continued to relentlessly pursue those who profit from the sale and supply of controlled drugs, while continuing to protect vulnerable people and help keep our communities safe.
Rise in detection rate for sexual offences in Fife
- 05/03/2021 09:34:09
- Police officers in Fife have targeted perpetrators and successfully detected more sexual crimes, according to new figures.
Total crime drops across Argyll and West Dunbartonshire
- 05/03/2021 09:32:25
- Total crimes and offences are down across Argyll and Bute and West Dunbartonshire, with non-sexual crimes of violence down by 15%.
Fall in crime within Lothians and Scottish Borders
- 05/03/2021 09:32:02
- Crime has fallen within the Lothians and Scottish Borders, while the country continues to address the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Crime falls and detection rate rises in Edinburgh
- 05/03/2021 09:29:34
- Almost 4,000 fewer crimes have been recorded in Edinburgh, while the country continues to address the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Renfrewshire and Inverclyde records drop in serious and indecent assault
- 05/03/2021 09:28:20
- Renfrewshire and Inverclyde has recorded a drop in fire-raising and serious and indecent assault according to figures released by Police Scotland.
Crime detection rates continue to increase in the North East
- 05/03/2021 09:27:38
- Crime detection rates have continued to increase in the North East thanks to ongoing efforts by police officers, staff and Special Constables to help keep communities safe.
Crime down and detection rates up in Forth Valley
- 05/03/2021 09:27:37
- Overall crime has fallen in Forth Valley as the country continues to address the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Reduction in murder, attempted murder and common assault in Greater Glasgow
- 05/03/2021 09:17:55
- Greater Glasgow has recorded fewer crimes of murder, attempted murder and common assault as it responds to the ongoing pandemic. Recorded incidents of serious assault and indecent/sexual assault are also down against the same period last year.
Increased calls to Police Scotland
- 05/03/2021 09:10:30
- Police Scotland received an additional 25,000 calls between April and December compared to the same period the previous year.
Police Scotland and I Am Me Scotland host first Keep Safe Awareness Day
- 04/03/2021 10:43:51
- Police Scotland and charity I Am Me Scotland are today (Thursday, 4 March, 2021) celebrating the first ever Keep Safe Awareness Day.
Cannabis worth around £250k recovered on the M74
- 04/03/2021 10:26:45
- Cannabis with a street value of around £250,000 has been recovered following an intelligence led search of two vehicles on the M74.
Officers recognised at Cyber Community Awards
- 03/03/2021 17:18:39
- Police Scotland officers have been recognised at the inaugural Scottish Business Resilience Centre (SBRC) Cyber Community Awards.
Assault with intent with rob in Hamilton
- 03/03/2021 15:18:08
- Appeal for information after shopkeeper targeted in Glasgow Road, Hamilton
Serious road crash on Kirkshaws Road, Coatbridge
- 03/03/2021 12:17:35
- Officers at the Road Policing Unit in Motherwell are appealing for witnesses after a serious road crash in Coatbridge on Tuesday, 2 March
