Further detail on the report topic

Our 2030 vision provides the service with a clear, aspirational direction of travel to shape the development of Police Scotland. The purpose of the 2030 Vision is not only to motivate our workforce to deliver, but also to support strategic decision making around service investment priorities and our portfolio of change

Our 2030 Vision is for safer communities, less crime, supported victims and a thriving workforce with this report structured under each of these pillars. The 2030 Vision, along with the Chief Constable’s priorities (Trust, Confidence and Performance), remain aligned to the following five Strategic Outcomes set out in the Joint Strategy for Policing: Public Safety and Wellbeing; Needs of Local Communities; Confidence in Policing; Working Environment; Sustainable and Adaptable Service.

We are using overarching, targeted Strategic Indicators to draw together a suite of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) which provides scope to detail the qualitative aspects of performance and show how we are performing in these areas. Management Information (MI) and supporting evidence will be used to highlight exceptions within the data.

In line with Scottish Government reporting, data comparisons within this report are now made, where possible, against both Quarter 2 (year-to-date vs previous year-to-date) and the rolling 12 month period (year-to-date vs previous year-to-date). Within this report, the rolling 12 month period will compare October to September YTD against October to September PYTD.

We continue to identify and draw out key insights, with these displayed at the beginning of the report. During Quarter 2 the following key insights have been identified and highlighted: the increase in mental health-related incidents; the conclusion of our Motorcycle Safety Campaign; the rise in assaults on police officers/staff; and the reduction in partner referrals from police custody.

Examples of proactivity and/or preventative policing activity also continues to be highlighted, with the following of note during Quarter 2: Operation SPOTLIGHT; Violence Prevention; Engagement with Children and Young People; Retail Crime Taskforce (RCTF); Cannabis Cultivation; County Lines Intensification Week; Proceeds of Crime; Proportionate response to crime; and Professional Standards disseminated learning.

A full copy of the Police Scotland Quarter 2 YTD Performance Report: April to September 2025 is provided at Appendix A.

The Police Scotland Quarter 2 YTD Performance Report: April to September 2025 is presented for discussion with members of the Policing Performance Committee.