Scottish Government explain that Scotland has become a safer place, with recorded crime at its lowest level since 1974. Efforts are increasingly focused on prevention and working with partners to target the underlying causes of crime, including poverty and inequality.
Scottish Government are taking action to prevent and tackle a range of crimes including:
They are also:
Learn more here.
You can learn more about the work of partners like Police Scotland in this area.
Do you know about crime in our community but not sure on how to report? Visit our Police Scotland Section.
You can also learn more about the Crimestoppers and Fearless Charities by visiting those sections below:
During normal office hours Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm Contact Orkney Health and Care Children and Families Services on 01856 873535 extension 3342 or if the person is an adult call 01856 873535 and ask for Adult Social Work
This will take you to The Balfour Hospital switchboard then you ask for the Emergency Social Worker.
