Quarterly Police Report
West End and Hazlehead CPT covers – Ashley and Broomhill, Braeside and Mannofield, Craigiebuckler and Seafield, Culter, Cults, Bieldside and Miltimber, Ferryhill and Ruthrieston and Queens Cross and Harlaw.
The report aims to highlight emerging trends and issues in your area and any ongoing campaigns. Our focus is aligned with the Force Priorities to reduce crime and disorder, help create safer communities and respond effectively to local concerns. Although we do not intend to produce detailed statistics or comparison data a light touch overview will be provided.
The current force priorities are:
• Anti-Social Behaviour, Violence & Disorder
• Road Safety and Road Crime
• Protecting Vulnerable People
• Acquisitive Crime
• Serious and Organised Crime
COMMUNITY POLICING INSPECTOR COMMENTS
Looking Back:
We are now towards the end of what has been a busy summer in terms of events both within the city and nationally which has involved local officers being deployed elsewhere in Scotland. Despite these abstractions the ‘day job’ has continued for officers and I’m immensely proud of the work they do, their professionalism and the risks that are often presented to them.
We have now been in our new office at Woodhill House for several months now and I have seen firsthand the benefits of working within a modern purpose-built office with a large officer footprint which allows me to fully utilise resources and various skillsets.
Our Community Action Team, which is a city-wide resource, continues to be deployed in areas where issues like antisocial behaviour have been identified. Often through a partnership approach workable solutions both short and long term are identified to the benefit of the local community. I would urge residents to report any such behaviour and as mentioned in my previous report often includes the use of electric scooters and e-bikes.
Several further updates are included in this report as well as crime advice which I would urge residents to take on board. We often learn of information third hand which delays out response, my advice is to contact 101 (999 in an emergency). During peak times there may be a waiting period, an easy alternative is to complete the online form which will be assessed and given an appropriate response.
I recently met up with local councillors who re-iterated the local issues I have previously spoken about, namely antisocial behaviour, acquisitive crime and the use of illegal scooters and e-bikes. We will continue to actively target individuals who are involved in this type of criminality which is unacceptable and can often adversely affect those living in the local area.
Thanks again for your continued support during the last reporting period, it doesn’t go unrecognised. As with previous reports I have mentioned incidents for your respective areas, as before if you have any information, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Braeside and Mannofield
Following reports received on 13th August 2026, officers from the Community Actions Team carried out speed checks on Craigton Road, Aberdeen. Three vehicles were stopped and subsequently issued with tickets with appropriate advice being given.
Several further updates are included in this report as well as crime advice which I would urge residents to take on board. We often learn of information third hand which delays out response, my advice is to contact 101 (999 in an emergency). During peak times there may be a waiting period, an easy alternative is to complete the online form which will be assessed and given an appropriate response.
I recently met up with local councillors who re-iterated the local issues I have previously spoken about, namely antisocial behaviour, acquisitive crime and the use of illegal scooters and e-bikes. We will continue to actively target individuals who are involved in this type of criminality which is unacceptable and can often adversely affect those living in the local area.
Thanks again for your continued support during the last reporting period, it doesn’t go unrecognised. As with previous reports I have mentioned incidents for your respective areas, as before if you have any information, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Braeside and Mannofield
Following reports received on 13th August 2026, officers from the Community Actions Team carried out speed checks on Craigton Road, Aberdeen. Three vehicles were stopped and subsequently issued with tickets with appropriate advice being given.
On 13th August 2026, a window was vandalised at Mannofield Parish Church, Great Western Road, Aberdeen. Enquiries remain ongoing and on the face of things this simply appears to be a reckless act, anyone with any information is urged to contact the Police.
Throughout July and August divisional officers as well as Road Policing Officers continued to patrol the areas of North Anderson Drive and Great Western Road, Aberdeen. During this time a number of road traffic offences were detected, these ranged from drink driving, speeding, vehicle defects and no insurance and MOT. They will continue to patrol these areas which are in the immediate vicinity of residential properties.
Looking Forward:
As we get towards the darker nights Operation Armour, targeting the use of illegal e-bikes and e-scooters will be taking place during the month of September. This will be throughout Aberden City and through the intelligence/information gathering phase I would urge members of the public to provide us with information. We are particularly interested in the owners/users and the type of criminality they are involved in i.e. antisocial behaviour. As before we will look at both short term and long-term workable solutions with a partnership approach.
In addition to this officers within the Community Policing Team will continue to proactively patrol areas in line with information received. Recently there has been significant press coverage regarding the Provost Graham area of Aberdeen, we continue to regularly patrol the area and through multi agency meeting a numbers of solutions are currently being looked at. I fully appreciate the concerns raised and this type of behaviour will not be tolerated.
We have made a commitment to attend at least two community council meetings within a twelve-month period. This is no hard and fast rule and if there’s a particular concern in the local area please let us know and we’ll happily attend and discuss the issue in person answering any questions you may have.
As I’ve said before with the darker nights approaching us and to prevent opportunist crimes, please ensure you secure your homes, vehicles and outbuildings overnight. Report anything suspicious which will allow us to act at the earliest opportunity.
Anti-Social Behaviour, Violence & Disorder:
Anti-Social Behaviour remains an area where we aim to facilitate early interventions for those vulnerable to involvement in anti-social behaviour, violence, and disorder. To identify locations where such behaviour is likely to happen and try to identify solutions to potential problems.
Police Scotland aims to target locations where a high number of calls indicating local disruption are identified. The areas identified are determined by local intelligence and calls received from members of the public.
We will continue to respond to incidents that are brought to our attention and where particular ‘Hotspots’ are identified we will direct resources appropriately to counter those behaviours. Where ‘Hotspots’ are identified these will be highlighted in future reports. Given the impact the behaviour of a small minority can have on a community it is important that the Communities we serve make us aware of these issues at the time they occur. This will afford us the best opportunity to respond appropriately and have a positive impact on the people involved in anti-social behaviour.
During July and August 2026, the Community Action Team worked alongside local partners agencies to offer support to those experiencing substance misuse problems, homelessness and associated difficulties. They carried out high visibility foot patrols within the city centre to tackle anti-social behaviour. The Community Action Team were joined by Aberdeen City Council Housing, Penumbra, Cyrenians and other partner agencies.
During July and August 2026, the Police Scotland Youth Volunteers from Aberdeen were out and about in Aberdeen visiting local businesses and retail premises to raise awareness of Proxy purchasing. Proxy purchasing is when someone aged 18 or over buys alcohol on behalf of a person under the age of 18. This is a criminal offence, and if found guilty you could face a fine of up to £5,000, up to 3 months imprisonment, or both.
Road Safety and Road Crime:
Road safety and road crime is a priority for Police Scotland.
The Community Action Team are working with Home Office, every Monday and Friday for a period of 3 weeks. The operation is to identify any immigration offences along with offences relating to illegal e-bikes and e-scooters, commonly used by food delivery drivers. So far, 6 e-bikes have been seized, and several immigration offences have been identified.
Throughout July and August divisional officers as well as Road Policing Officers continued to patrol the areas of North Anderson Drive and Great Western Road, Aberdeen. During this time a number of road traffic offences were detected, these ranged from drink driving, speeding, vehicle defects and no insurance and MOT. They will continue to patrol these areas which are in the immediate vicinity of residential properties.
Looking Forward:
As we get towards the darker nights Operation Armour, targeting the use of illegal e-bikes and e-scooters will be taking place during the month of September. This will be throughout Aberden City and through the intelligence/information gathering phase I would urge members of the public to provide us with information. We are particularly interested in the owners/users and the type of criminality they are involved in i.e. antisocial behaviour. As before we will look at both short term and long-term workable solutions with a partnership approach.
In addition to this officers within the Community Policing Team will continue to proactively patrol areas in line with information received. Recently there has been significant press coverage regarding the Provost Graham area of Aberdeen, we continue to regularly patrol the area and through multi agency meeting a numbers of solutions are currently being looked at. I fully appreciate the concerns raised and this type of behaviour will not be tolerated.
We have made a commitment to attend at least two community council meetings within a twelve-month period. This is no hard and fast rule and if there’s a particular concern in the local area please let us know and we’ll happily attend and discuss the issue in person answering any questions you may have.
As I’ve said before with the darker nights approaching us and to prevent opportunist crimes, please ensure you secure your homes, vehicles and outbuildings overnight. Report anything suspicious which will allow us to act at the earliest opportunity.
Anti-Social Behaviour, Violence & Disorder:
Anti-Social Behaviour remains an area where we aim to facilitate early interventions for those vulnerable to involvement in anti-social behaviour, violence, and disorder. To identify locations where such behaviour is likely to happen and try to identify solutions to potential problems.
Police Scotland aims to target locations where a high number of calls indicating local disruption are identified. The areas identified are determined by local intelligence and calls received from members of the public.
We will continue to respond to incidents that are brought to our attention and where particular ‘Hotspots’ are identified we will direct resources appropriately to counter those behaviours. Where ‘Hotspots’ are identified these will be highlighted in future reports. Given the impact the behaviour of a small minority can have on a community it is important that the Communities we serve make us aware of these issues at the time they occur. This will afford us the best opportunity to respond appropriately and have a positive impact on the people involved in anti-social behaviour.
During July and August 2026, the Community Action Team worked alongside local partners agencies to offer support to those experiencing substance misuse problems, homelessness and associated difficulties. They carried out high visibility foot patrols within the city centre to tackle anti-social behaviour. The Community Action Team were joined by Aberdeen City Council Housing, Penumbra, Cyrenians and other partner agencies.
During July and August 2026, the Police Scotland Youth Volunteers from Aberdeen were out and about in Aberdeen visiting local businesses and retail premises to raise awareness of Proxy purchasing. Proxy purchasing is when someone aged 18 or over buys alcohol on behalf of a person under the age of 18. This is a criminal offence, and if found guilty you could face a fine of up to £5,000, up to 3 months imprisonment, or both.
Road Safety and Road Crime:
Road safety and road crime is a priority for Police Scotland.
The Community Action Team are working with Home Office, every Monday and Friday for a period of 3 weeks. The operation is to identify any immigration offences along with offences relating to illegal e-bikes and e-scooters, commonly used by food delivery drivers. So far, 6 e-bikes have been seized, and several immigration offences have been identified.
Following its success in the Summer holidays, Police Scotland are continuing to support FASTLANE to offer FREE weekly sessions for young people to use their e-bikes and e-scooters on the track at the facility in Bridge of Don. These sessions will provide a safe environment for young people to enjoy using their e-bikes and scooters, whilst educating them on how to ride safely and within the law. Sessions are run from 1720hours on Thursday evenings at Fastlane, Broadfold Road.
The Community Action Team are continuing to generate intelligence about individuals that are using e-bikes and e-motorcycles illegally and are also keen to identify storage locations for these. If you have any information that could assist, then you can report this via 101 or by emailing northeastcommunityactionaberdeencity@scotland.police.uk.
Serious and Organised Crime
There are always a number of operations being run especially in the North of the city with regards to serious and organised crime. Serious and organised crime (SOC) is tackled using the 4D strategy “Disrupt, Detect, Deter and Divert”. This allows Police alongside partner agencies to proactively collaborate together and support those most vulnerable from the effects of SOC and drug misuse in our local community.
Officers also continue to stop and search persons using Police powers to search for Possession of Controlled Drugs and Offensive Weapons with several seizures of both.
Information from the community is vital. Any information received will be acted on and the community is asked that anyone with information or concerns contacts 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously. Police Scotland are determined to protect the public from this harmful criminality by disrupting the drugs trade and preventing their manufacture and distribution.
In June 2026, Police Scotland executed a drugs search warrant at a residential property in the area of Macauley Drive, Aberdeen. A large cannabis cultivation was found within the property. The drugs recovered have a combined potential value of up to £147,420. One male was arrested and charged in relation to this and a report submitted to the Procurator Fiscal for consideration.
It is very important that members of public who have any form of intelligence surrounding illegal activities that may be going on in their local communities come forward as this builds a bigger picture in terms of Policing and helps us reach a safe conclusion. CrimeStoppers is a great tool to have, and members of public can report things anonymously if they wish.
Acquisitive Crime:
Acquisitive crime encompasses a number of crimes such as Theft by Housebreaking, Vehicle Crime, Shoplifting, Fraud and Theft.
During the reporting period, the Community Action Team along with local Officers carried out a two-day operation focused on retail crime within Aberdeen. The operation was a success across the City. A 51-year-old male was arrested and charged in relation to 9 outstanding theft by shoplifting enquiries. A further 56-year-old female was arrested and charged in relation to 7 outstanding theft by shoplifting enquiries. A report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal in relation to both.
The Aberdeen Retailers Community is a group of retailers, Police and Partner agencies who meet quarterly to discuss and plan a collective approach to tackle retail crime. The Aberdeen Retail Crime Unit, staffed by Police Officers, continue to work proactively to identify and report retail crimes. Since meeting in June, they have investigated 477 crime reports to retail crime and identified 208 people responsible for retail crime. They have secured funding from the National Retail Crime Taskforce and carried out days of action targeting prolific shop lifters across the city. They have also carried out crime reduction surveys on premises, supporting improvements to security.
Retailers now have direct access for reporting incidents of retail crime using a “Retail Crime Form” on Police Scotland’s website. This has had a positive impact on reporting time scales ensuring that Police Scotland are notified timeously.
PROTECTING VULNERABLE PEOPLE:
DISCLOSURE SCHEME FOR DOMESTIC ABUSE SCOTLAND
In Scotland, you have the right to ask the police if someone has abused in the past. You can ask about your own partner, or you can ask for someone else.
If the information could help protect someone from domestic abuse, we’ll share it with that person.
This process is called the Disclosure Scheme for Domestic Abuse Scotland (DSDAS). If you're a social landlord
Social landlords can apply to the court to end a domestic abuser's tenancy and transfer it to their partner or ex-partner.
You can ask us for certain types of information to help you with this process.
A wealth of information and advice relating to home security as well as other Police related matters can be accessed on the Police Scotland website at: https://www.scotland.police.uk/advice-and-information/
VICTIM SUPPORT
Victim support is the help available to anyone affected by crime. This could be if you experience or witness it.
The support includes:
practical help
financial support
emotional support
advice on your rights
We know how important it is to get the right support at a time that’s right for you.
When you speak to us, we’ll do our best to support you and understand your needs. We’ll also tell you about other organisations and services that can offer you support.
How to get support
To get support after you witness or experience crime, you can:
contact support services
ask to be referred to support services (your details will be shared with them so they can contact you)
Organisations that deal with crime and justice can refer you to support services at any time.
We can refer you, and so can these organisations:
Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service
Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service
Scottish Prison Service
Parole Board for Scotland
What your rights are
If you witness or experience a crime and report it to us, you can:
give a statement
ask for a legal representative
ask for someone you trust to be there for support
ask if you’d prefer a male or female officer to speak with you
get a “Your Care card” with details of the officer you spoke to and support you can have
ask for support even if you don’t report the crime or speak to us
A wealth of information and advice relating to home security as well as other Police related matters can be accessed on the Police Scotland website at:
https://www.scotland.police.uk/advice-and-information/
Scams
In Scotland, report all scams to Advice Direct Scotland by calling 0808 164 6000 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm) or online at www.consumeradvice.scot
Fraud
If you have been the victim of fraud, report it to Police Scotland on 101 or 999 in an emergency.
Suspicious Emails
You can forward suspicious emails to report@phishing.gov.uk and send links from websites which you think are trying to scam the public to the National Cyber Security Centre's scam website reporting service at www.ncsc.gov.uk/section/about-this-website/report-scam-website
Suspicious Text Messages
If you receive a suspicious text message you can forward it to 7726. The free-of-charge ‘7726’ service enables your provider to investigate and take action if malicious content is found.
Social Media and Feedback
There may be updates on Police action in your community on Social Media sites as below:
Facebook- www.facebook.com/PoliceScotlandNorthEast
X- x.com/psosnortheast
Any feedback, please send an email to
northeastcptaberdeencity@scotland.police.uk or report matters of criminality or anti-social behaviour via 101.
The Community Action Team are continuing to generate intelligence about individuals that are using e-bikes and e-motorcycles illegally and are also keen to identify storage locations for these. If you have any information that could assist, then you can report this via 101 or by emailing northeastcommunityactionaberdeencity@scotland.police.uk.
Serious and Organised Crime
There are always a number of operations being run especially in the North of the city with regards to serious and organised crime. Serious and organised crime (SOC) is tackled using the 4D strategy “Disrupt, Detect, Deter and Divert”. This allows Police alongside partner agencies to proactively collaborate together and support those most vulnerable from the effects of SOC and drug misuse in our local community.
Officers also continue to stop and search persons using Police powers to search for Possession of Controlled Drugs and Offensive Weapons with several seizures of both.
Information from the community is vital. Any information received will be acted on and the community is asked that anyone with information or concerns contacts 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously. Police Scotland are determined to protect the public from this harmful criminality by disrupting the drugs trade and preventing their manufacture and distribution.
In June 2026, Police Scotland executed a drugs search warrant at a residential property in the area of Macauley Drive, Aberdeen. A large cannabis cultivation was found within the property. The drugs recovered have a combined potential value of up to £147,420. One male was arrested and charged in relation to this and a report submitted to the Procurator Fiscal for consideration.
It is very important that members of public who have any form of intelligence surrounding illegal activities that may be going on in their local communities come forward as this builds a bigger picture in terms of Policing and helps us reach a safe conclusion. CrimeStoppers is a great tool to have, and members of public can report things anonymously if they wish.
Acquisitive Crime:
Acquisitive crime encompasses a number of crimes such as Theft by Housebreaking, Vehicle Crime, Shoplifting, Fraud and Theft.
During the reporting period, the Community Action Team along with local Officers carried out a two-day operation focused on retail crime within Aberdeen. The operation was a success across the City. A 51-year-old male was arrested and charged in relation to 9 outstanding theft by shoplifting enquiries. A further 56-year-old female was arrested and charged in relation to 7 outstanding theft by shoplifting enquiries. A report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal in relation to both.
The Aberdeen Retailers Community is a group of retailers, Police and Partner agencies who meet quarterly to discuss and plan a collective approach to tackle retail crime. The Aberdeen Retail Crime Unit, staffed by Police Officers, continue to work proactively to identify and report retail crimes. Since meeting in June, they have investigated 477 crime reports to retail crime and identified 208 people responsible for retail crime. They have secured funding from the National Retail Crime Taskforce and carried out days of action targeting prolific shop lifters across the city. They have also carried out crime reduction surveys on premises, supporting improvements to security.
Retailers now have direct access for reporting incidents of retail crime using a “Retail Crime Form” on Police Scotland’s website. This has had a positive impact on reporting time scales ensuring that Police Scotland are notified timeously.
PROTECTING VULNERABLE PEOPLE:
DISCLOSURE SCHEME FOR DOMESTIC ABUSE SCOTLAND
In Scotland, you have the right to ask the police if someone has abused in the past. You can ask about your own partner, or you can ask for someone else.
If the information could help protect someone from domestic abuse, we’ll share it with that person.
This process is called the Disclosure Scheme for Domestic Abuse Scotland (DSDAS). If you're a social landlord
Social landlords can apply to the court to end a domestic abuser's tenancy and transfer it to their partner or ex-partner.
You can ask us for certain types of information to help you with this process.
A wealth of information and advice relating to home security as well as other Police related matters can be accessed on the Police Scotland website at: https://www.scotland.police.uk/advice-and-information/
VICTIM SUPPORT
Victim support is the help available to anyone affected by crime. This could be if you experience or witness it.
The support includes:
practical help
financial support
emotional support
advice on your rights
We know how important it is to get the right support at a time that’s right for you.
When you speak to us, we’ll do our best to support you and understand your needs. We’ll also tell you about other organisations and services that can offer you support.
How to get support
To get support after you witness or experience crime, you can:
contact support services
ask to be referred to support services (your details will be shared with them so they can contact you)
Organisations that deal with crime and justice can refer you to support services at any time.
We can refer you, and so can these organisations:
Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service
Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service
Scottish Prison Service
Parole Board for Scotland
What your rights are
If you witness or experience a crime and report it to us, you can:
give a statement
ask for a legal representative
ask for someone you trust to be there for support
ask if you’d prefer a male or female officer to speak with you
get a “Your Care card” with details of the officer you spoke to and support you can have
ask for support even if you don’t report the crime or speak to us
A wealth of information and advice relating to home security as well as other Police related matters can be accessed on the Police Scotland website at:
https://www.scotland.police.uk/advice-and-information/
Scams
In Scotland, report all scams to Advice Direct Scotland by calling 0808 164 6000 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm) or online at www.consumeradvice.scot
Fraud
If you have been the victim of fraud, report it to Police Scotland on 101 or 999 in an emergency.
Suspicious Emails
You can forward suspicious emails to report@phishing.gov.uk and send links from websites which you think are trying to scam the public to the National Cyber Security Centre's scam website reporting service at www.ncsc.gov.uk/section/about-this-website/report-scam-website
Suspicious Text Messages
If you receive a suspicious text message you can forward it to 7726. The free-of-charge ‘7726’ service enables your provider to investigate and take action if malicious content is found.
Social Media and Feedback
There may be updates on Police action in your community on Social Media sites as below:
Facebook- www.facebook.com/PoliceScotlandNorthEast
X- x.com/psosnortheast
Any feedback, please send an email to
northeastcptaberdeencity@scotland.police.uk or report matters of criminality or anti-social behaviour via 101.
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