This report is from our Community Policing Team and covers progress made in dealing with the Community Council area priorities during March 2021.
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Officers continue to respond to reports of any breaches in the regulations using the
4E’s principle, namely Engage, Explain Encourage and Enforce as a last resort. Locally Police received a couple of calls this where no breaches in the regulations evident.
Community Policing Priorities
Antisocial behaviour, Violence and Disorder: Over the past month there has been one recorded incident of crime, whereby on Friday 26th March, three youths were seen to run off from the metal recycling bin near to the Airyhall Community Centre having set the small amount of contents on fire within, SFRS attended and put same out. Youths described as white, 14-15 years of age in dark clothing. Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with information asked to contact Police on 101 quoting incident number 3543 of the 26th March.
Officers continue to proactively patrol area’s known for anti-social behaviour. Please see Community Reassurance below regards Op Colonnade which is running from the end of March and throughout April.
Acquisitive Crime:During the day of Wednesday 24th March a grey electric bicycle was stolen from outside the opticians on Great Western Road, Aberdeen, by having chain cut and removed. Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Police on 101 quoting incident number 2551 of the 24th March.
We continue to encourage members of the public to remain vigilant and if they see something suspicious to please report this, noting as much detail/description as possible.
Road Safety &Road Crime:
There were no specific incidents of note in relation to Road Safety and Road Crime. We continue to work with partners in response to specific complaints in terms of road traffic offences with Craigton Road and Seafield Gardens being most notable regards complaints. Residents in the areas affected by antisocial driving are encouraged to contact Police on 101 at the time, to report incidents and provide as much description as possible of the vehicle(s)/person(s) in order for us to take positive action.
Community Engagement & ReassuranceOp Colonnade
In response to local concerns around youth Anti-social behaviour across the West End and Hazelhead Community Policing beat, local officers have launched Op Colonnade. The aim of this Operation is to carry out a mixture of both hi-visibility and plain clothed patrols in areas known for youth Anti-social behaviour on the run up to and over the Easter holidays. Officers will look to engage positively with the local young people with a view to breaking down barriers and building relationships, to get views on what our young people would like in their area as part of a wider partnership approach. Where there
is anti-social or criminal behaviour officers will investigate these, gather the available evidence and report those responsible to our Youth Justice Management Unit or the Procurator Fiscal.
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Please also remember you can communicate with us using any of the following:
101 – Non emergency
999 – Emergency
0800 555 111 - Crimestoppers
