Friday July 17th 2026
”Inverclyde
A new plan to help people in Inverclyde feel safer, be safer and protected from harm has been agreed.
The Community Safety Partnership Strategy 2026-2031 was approved at the recent meeting of Inverclyde Alliance, the area’s community planning framework.
It outlines six priorities which were identified following consultation with local people and organisations, known as a Strategic Needs Assessment (SNA). They are:
– To prevent harm through early intervention
– Tackle antisocial behaviour and neighbourhood disorder
– Protect vulnerable people and reduce harm
– Create safer places through targeted local action
– Improve public confidence and reassurance
– Strong partnership leadership and coordination.
The strategy will be delivered through annual delivery plans, themed multi-agency working groups where required, locality-based activity which is aligned to community planning priorities, regular reporting, and engagement with communities and stakeholders.
The partnership will work closely with groups including the Adult Protection Committee, Child Protection Committee, Community Justice Partnership, Violence Against Women and Girls Partnership, Health and Social Care Partnership, Alcohol and Drugs Partnership, housing and locality planning arrangements and wider resilience and emergency planning structures.
The SNA took place in 2025/26, alongside engagement with partners, community insight and analysis of local data.
Key themes which emerged from the SNA included:
– Overall crime has reduced, but some harms remain persistent
– Harm is concentrated in particular places and communities
– Antisocial behaviour and low-level disorder continues to affect people’s quality of life
– Public perceptions of safety matter as much as recorded crime
– Prevention and early intervention offer the greatest long-term impact.
Inverclyde Community Safety Partnership is made up of 12 organisations: Inverclyde Council, Inverclyde HSCP, Police Scotland, Scottish Fire and Rescue; NHS Scotland; HM Coastguard; British Transport Police; CVS Inverclyde and River Clyde Homes, Oak Tree, Cloch and Larkfield housing associations.
The role of the partnership is to oversee delivery of the strategy, monitor its performance, identify any issues and escalate risks where needed.
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