The local police service has now provided its monthly report for North Kincardine Rural Community Council. Here is what officers say.
Crime remains generally low in the Kincardine and Mearns beat area. Since the November community council meeting there have been 149 incidents reported to Police Scotland in the Portlethen and District area – and of these, 30 crime reports have been raised:
13 x Thefts (including attempted break-ins and shopliftings)
5 x Road Traffic Offences
5 x Vandalisms
2 x Drug related offences
2 x Assaults
1 x Domestic Related Incident
5 x Miscellaneous offences.
DETECTED – 11
ENQUIRY ONGOING – 19
OTHER WORK:
High visibility mobile patrols will continue to be carried out throughout the Kincardine and Mearns area, whenever possible, to reduce the likelihood of crimes and offences occurring.
POLICE SCOTLAND GUIDANCE FOLLOWING THE ATTACKS IN PARIS ON 13 NOVEMBER 2015.
This might seem like an unusual subject for a rural-based community council meeting, however I am sure that this is a subject playing on the minds of most at this current time…
Be Reassured
The threat from International Terrorism to the United Kingdom remains at SEVERE – an attack is highly likely; this has been the case since August 2014.
At this time there is no specific threat to Scotland.
Be Alert, Not Alarmed
Police have exercised plans to respond to multi seated firearms attacks and may increase their presence in some areas. Don’t become fearful or withdraw from the streets.
Businesses and priority Crowded Places have been working with police to protect sites and staff from a variety of terrorist attacks. This includes music, sport and entertainment venues, restaurants, hotels and shops.