Aberdeen has recorded fewer anti-social offences, as work continued to be undertaken in managing anti-social behaviour and youth disturbances across Aberdeen.
Councillors in the Communities, Housing and Public Protection Committee today (11 March) were updated on work carried out by the city’s Community Safety Partnership that has seen fewer anti-social offences recorded when compared to the national average in Scotland over the last 6 years.
Councillor Miranda Radley, Convener of the Communities, Housing and Public Protection Committee said: “We are grateful for the work being carried out by the Community Safety Team in ensuring that everyone who lives in, or visits, Aberdeen feels safe.
“It is essential that Aberdeen City Council continues to work with partners to reduce anti-social behaviour and disturbances in the city.”
Vice-convener Councillor Dell Henrikson said: “The Community Safety Partnership have been doing a fantastic job at tackling issues right across the city and helping to keep our citizens safe.
“My thanks go out to everyone involved for their continued support and hard work.”
The Committee heard that a partnership was formed between the Community Safety Partnership and Youth Work Services to address instances of disturbances by young people.
Councillors further noted that the vast majority of young people who live in and visit the city centre behave well and respectfully, with a decrease in the overall instances of youth disturbances reported over a 3-year period.
The Community Safety Partnership works together with a broad range of other agencies and services including council services, Police Scotland, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and NHS Grampian to address incidents or concerns across the city.