Police Report - September 2025
The following report has been received from Police Scotland's Community Council Liaison Officer:
"Crime Overview
In the Braeside and Mannofield community, there were a total of 101 calls in September 2025. This is a decrease of 44 calls compared to August 2025. Calls to Police predominantly related to non-criminal matters including, concern for persons, missing persons, assisting the public and false calls with good intent.
As a result of these incidents, and proactive Police activity, 28 crimes were recorded in the Braeside and Mannofield community during September 2025. This is a decrease of 7 crimes recorded since August 2025.
Antisocial behaviour, Violence and Disorder
On 20 September 2025, in the area of Queen’s Highlands, Aberdeen, Police were called to a report of an assault. Officers attended and arrested a male, who was later charged and held in Police custody to appear at Court the next lawful day.
In the Braeside and Mannofield community, there were a total of 101 calls in September 2025. This is a decrease of 44 calls compared to August 2025. Calls to Police predominantly related to non-criminal matters including, concern for persons, missing persons, assisting the public and false calls with good intent.
As a result of these incidents, and proactive Police activity, 28 crimes were recorded in the Braeside and Mannofield community during September 2025. This is a decrease of 7 crimes recorded since August 2025.
Antisocial behaviour, Violence and Disorder
On 20 September 2025, in the area of Queen’s Highlands, Aberdeen, Police were called to a report of an assault. Officers attended and arrested a male, who was later charged and held in Police custody to appear at Court the next lawful day.
Acquisitive Crime
On 6 September, in the area of Seafield Road, Aberdeen, Police received a report of an Attempted Housebreaking to an unoccupied property. Two doors were damaged along with a door handle however no entry was gained to the property. Enquiries are currently ongoing to identify the persons responsible.
The community should remain vigilant and consider the following advice.
Ensure all vehicles and property are secured when not in use.
Consider the installation of CCTV cameras covering private property.
Ensure that you are comfortable with the identity of persons before providing personal information over the telephone. If in doubt, hang up contact Police via 101 for further advice.
Road Safety & Road Crime
During September 2025, in the Braeside and Mannofield community area, four drivers have been identified as exceeding the local speed limit.
On 6 September, in the area of Seafield Road, Aberdeen, Police received a report of an Attempted Housebreaking to an unoccupied property. Two doors were damaged along with a door handle however no entry was gained to the property. Enquiries are currently ongoing to identify the persons responsible.
The community should remain vigilant and consider the following advice.
Ensure all vehicles and property are secured when not in use.
Consider the installation of CCTV cameras covering private property.
Ensure that you are comfortable with the identity of persons before providing personal information over the telephone. If in doubt, hang up contact Police via 101 for further advice.
Road Safety & Road Crime
During September 2025, in the Braeside and Mannofield community area, four drivers have been identified as exceeding the local speed limit.
During September 2025, one driver within the Braeside and Mannofield community area was identified as driving a motor vehicle whilst using a hand held mobile telephone. The driver was issued with a Fixed Penalty notice of £200 and six penalty points.
Road safety remains a priority for the North East Police Division, and local resources will continue to undertake high visibility proactive patrols to ensure your roads are safe.
Community Safety Advice
Police Impersonation Fraud
Criminals may impersonate a Police Scotland officer to commit fraud. These impersonations may take place over the phone, email or in person. You can verify the authenticity of any contact from Police Scotland by taking a note of the officer's name and shoulder number and contacting 101.
Police Scotland officers will never:
Ask for your bank card PIN number
Ask you to transfer money from your account
Ask you to withdraw cash or buy foreign currency
Ask you to hand cash or bank cards to a courier or anyone else
Ask you to pay a fine or fee to them or a third party over the phone or online
Ask for remote access to your phone, computer or any other device
Ask you for online banking login details including passwords
Ask you to enter your personal details into an attachment they send you or a website they direct you to
Ask you to assist in an investigation by doing any of the above
Ask you to keep their contact with you a secret and not tell anyone
Ask you to memorise lines to say if bank staff ask you any questions
Be threatening or abusive towards you.
If you experience any of the above, or anything else which makes you feel uncomfortable, seems unusual, unexpected or simply doesn't feel right, stop. You should take note of the officer's details and contact 101 to authenticate these details.
Further advice can be obtained by contacting Police Scotland Crime Reduction Officers at:
NorthEastCrimeReduction@scotland.pnn.police.uk
#northeastcrimereduction
Community Concerns
Please take the opportunity to let us know of any community concerns or issues so that we can explore these issues and take action to address your concerns. Any updates will be fed back to the Community Council in future reports.
Contact Us
Please also remember you can contact us using any of the following:
🕾 101 – Non emergency;
🖱 Email - AberdeenSouthCPT@scotland.police.uk
🖱 X previously known as Twitter - @NorthEPolice
🖱 Facebook – www.facebook.com/NorthEastPoliceDivision
🖱 Web – www.scotland.police.uk
🕾 999 – Emergency;
🕾 0800 555 111 - Crimestoppers;"
Road safety remains a priority for the North East Police Division, and local resources will continue to undertake high visibility proactive patrols to ensure your roads are safe.
Community Safety Advice
Police Impersonation Fraud
Criminals may impersonate a Police Scotland officer to commit fraud. These impersonations may take place over the phone, email or in person. You can verify the authenticity of any contact from Police Scotland by taking a note of the officer's name and shoulder number and contacting 101.
Police Scotland officers will never:
Ask for your bank card PIN number
Ask you to transfer money from your account
Ask you to withdraw cash or buy foreign currency
Ask you to hand cash or bank cards to a courier or anyone else
Ask you to pay a fine or fee to them or a third party over the phone or online
Ask for remote access to your phone, computer or any other device
Ask you for online banking login details including passwords
Ask you to enter your personal details into an attachment they send you or a website they direct you to
Ask you to assist in an investigation by doing any of the above
Ask you to keep their contact with you a secret and not tell anyone
Ask you to memorise lines to say if bank staff ask you any questions
Be threatening or abusive towards you.
If you experience any of the above, or anything else which makes you feel uncomfortable, seems unusual, unexpected or simply doesn't feel right, stop. You should take note of the officer's details and contact 101 to authenticate these details.
Further advice can be obtained by contacting Police Scotland Crime Reduction Officers at:
NorthEastCrimeReduction@scotland.pnn.police.uk
#northeastcrimereduction
Community Concerns
Please take the opportunity to let us know of any community concerns or issues so that we can explore these issues and take action to address your concerns. Any updates will be fed back to the Community Council in future reports.
Contact Us
Please also remember you can contact us using any of the following:
🕾 101 – Non emergency;
🖱 Email - AberdeenSouthCPT@scotland.police.uk
🖱 X previously known as Twitter - @NorthEPolice
🖱 Facebook – www.facebook.com/NorthEastPoliceDivision
🖱 Web – www.scotland.police.uk
🕾 999 – Emergency;
🕾 0800 555 111 - Crimestoppers;"
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