Police Scotland
Safer communities, less crime, supported victims
and a thriving workforce
Police Scotland
Safer communities, less crime, supported victims and a thriving workforce
What is Neighbourhood Alert?
Stay connected and informed with Neighbourhood Alert – a free community messaging service used by Police Scotland.
Police Scotland is responsible for policing across the whole of Scotland with a unique range of urban, rural, island and remote communities.
Police Scotland is working in partnership with Neighbourhood Watch to deliver Neighbourhood Alerts across the country.
Neighbourhood Alert is a free messaging system that helps us keep you informed about policing matters in your area. Once you have registered for Neighbourhood Alert you will begin to receive alerts relevant to your geographical location, directly from your local community police officers.
How do I sign up to receive Alert messages?
To register please complete the sign-up form and follow the steps prompted.
How much does it cost?
The system is completely free to all users.
Your community team
Every area of Scotland has a community policing team. You can talk to them about:
- issues affecting your neighbourhood
- non-emergencies
- local patrols
- crime prevention advice
- how we work with other local services
- support you can get after an incident
Find your local community policing team on the Police Scotland website.
Your Police survey
We recognise the importance of understanding the views and priorities of Scotland's diverse communities.
This survey is a way for us to listen to the needs of our diverse communities. Let us know what we’re getting right and what we can do better. Complete the Your Police survey here.
Please contact us if you require the survey in an alternative format: InsightEngagement@scotland.pnn.police.uk
Find out more about Police Scotland’s vision
Our 2030 vision for policing is of an organisation focused on safer communities, less crime, supported victims, and a thriving workforce. Visit the Police Scotland website to read about the 2030 Vision.
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Police Scotland works in partnership with Neighbourhood Watch Scotland to bring you Alerts. You can find out more about Neighbourhood Watch Scotland here.
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Kinross-shire & Almond & Earn Community Policing – June 2026
Hello all, Apologies that June’s update is delayed, I know there will be plenty of you on the edge of your seats...
Theft of trailer, Pennan, Aberdeenshire
Between 10.00 am on Friday 5th June 2026 and 10.00 am on Sunday 6th June 2026, an unhitched ME Flatbed trailer was stolen from...
Your Community – Police Scotland Activity
Drivers fined following enforcement in Dunfermline High Street pedestrian zone Dunfermline Officers have been carrying out...
Theft of Cycles
Safety begins at home, Statistics show that bike thefts are most likely to occur in a semi-private location near the...
South Perthshire Community Policing – June 2026
Hello all,A busy month for us in the South Perthshire. Here’s a brief overview of what the team and I have been up to in...
Community Council Meeting
Dear {FIRST_NAME}, Your local Community team will be the community council meeting at Lesser McLaren Hall on Tuesday 07th...
North East CPT Roundup Video
Dear {FIRST_NAME}, This week, the North East Command Area is pleased to share a special roundup video highlighting some of...
🚴 FREE BIKE MARKING 🚴 – Kinross & Bridge of Earn
South Perthshire Community Policing Team are holding free bike marking sessions this Sunday in Bridge of Earn and Kinross for...
City Centre Policing Unit Press Release
Dear {FIRST_NAME}, Chief Superintendent David Robertson, Divisional Commander for Edinburgh Division, spoke to the media...
🏡🔒 Home & Personal Security Information Evenings – Everyone Welcome!
Police Scotland is delighted to be working in partnership with Neighbourhood Watch Scotland to host a series of Home and...
Review of Home and Vehicle Security
Hi Everyone, As we move into the summer months, I wanted to take this opportunity to remind you about the importance of...
Rural Crime Update – Lothian and Scottish Borders
Hi everyone, I hope you are all keeping well. I wanted to take a brief moment to introduce myself to you...
Community Police – Information Update
Dear {FIRST_NAME}, I would like to provide you with an update regarding a report of a stolen vehicle in the Playfair Drive...
Cyberbyte July 2026
Good morning. I trust this email finds you well. This month’s Cyberbyte focuses on actions you can take in the event...
Community Council Meeting
Dear {FIRST_NAME}, Your local Community Officer will be at the community council meeting at Strathyre Village Hall on...
Online work scam
Police Scotland’s North East Crime Reduction Unit is warning the public following a recent "task scam" where a local resident...
Bike thefts
Good morning, We have seen an unfortunate increase in push bike thefts over the past couple of weeks. Please...
Antisocial behaviour – Telford Path
Good afternoon {FIRST_NAME} There have been a few reported occasions of antisocial behaviour on the Telford Path...
Illegal Use Of Motorcycles, E-Bikes and E-Scooters
Hello Dunfermline South. We are continuing to receive multiple reports regarding the use of motorcycles, e-bikes, and...
South West Roundup Video
Dear {FIRST_NAME}, This week, the South West Command Area is pleased to share a special roundup video highlighting some of...
Opportunistic thieves don’t have a day off just because it hot and sunny outside.
Opportunistic thieves don’t have a day off just because it hot and sunny outside. When you leave home, make...
Anti-social behaviour in the Lochearnhead area
Police are investigating a number of reports involving anti-social behaviour in Lochearnhead, particularly around the area of...
Community Policing Team – Action to tackle off road bikes
{FIRST_NAME} I wanted to provide an update regarding concerns raised by local residents about the use of off-road bikes in...
Fly Tipping
Fly-tipping is the illegal dumping of liquid or solid waste on land or in water. The waste is usually dumped to avoid disposal...