Report Summary
This report outlines the key themes from the SPA and Police Scotland’s engagements in Levenmouth which aimed to gain insights into views on the findings of the community confidence survey and how policing could be enhanced to inform the second phase of the Community Confidence Action Research Project work in Levenmouth.
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Views on the survey results
Participants largely agreed with findings of survey. Participants highlighted concerns surrounding police response times and call handing. Long call waiting times were seen to discourage local residents from contacting the police. Waiting times for 101 calls, in particular, were identified as a concern. Participants recognised that, whilst a separate issue, it would reflect badly on police officers on patrol.
It was noted by participants that previous issues in the area informed local action, such as crime stoppers initiatives, the creation of leaflets, and organising local meetings. The Improving Levenmouth Together (ILT) programme was also cited as an example of good practice.
Participants noted that poverty is a driving factor, particularly in a handful of streets where problems are more engrained. However, it was also noted that there is a stigmatisation for people who live in the bad streets that affects their opportunity, aspiration and can lead to disruptive behaviours.
Motorcycle crimes were discussed by participants. Whilst it was noted that local initiatives helped in addressing this, with one table describing how motorcycle crimes weren’t as common as previously, there were concerns that the issue could resurface in the future.
Some participants noted that it would be helpful to know whether or not there was a correlation between those who felt they had confidence and those that didn’t.
