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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View the latest alerts from Police Scotland
Community Police update – suspicious drone activity
Dear {FIRST_NAME}, Police have had recent reports of drone sightings in suspicious circumstances in the local area....
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Theft of Copper
There has been a recent report of a quantity of copper piping and radiators being stolen within the Balfron area. Please be...
Community Police – Information Update
Off-Road Bikes Seized and Male Charged On 15 June 2026, officers carried out proactive patrols targeting the illegal and...
North West Roundup Video
Dear {FIRST_NAME}, This week, the North West Command Area is pleased to share a special roundup video highlighting some of...
Phony Upgrades and "Return to Sender" Delivery Scams
The North East Crime Reduction Team are warning to remain vigilant following a sophisticated, multi-stage fraud that...
Theft of Copper, Aberdeenshire
Police Scotland is appealing for information following the theft of copper cylinders from a business the Perkhill/Lumphanan area...
Community Police – Suspicious vehicle
Dear {FIRST_NAME}, We have received information this evening (09/06/26) regarding a blue pickup type 4x4 vehicle to the...
National Rural Crime – GPS Theft Awareness
As the arable farming season is now well underway Police Scotland would like to highlight the need to protect...
Stirling Agricultural Show : Sat 13 Jun 08:00
Dear {FIRST_NAME}, We are attending Stirling Agricultural Show on 13th June 2026 to discuss Wildlife and Rural Crime...
Cyberbyte June 2026
Hello, I trust this email finds you well and hopefully enjoying the snippets of summer weather, as the sun occasionally...
Scam Van – Annandale and Eskdale : Tue 09 Jun 10:00
Dear, We are encouraging the public to have their say. Your local Safer Neighbourhood Team will be available in the...
Stirling Agricultural Show : Sat 13 Jun 08:00
Dear {FIRST_NAME}, We are attending Stirling Agricultural Show on 6th June 2026 to discuss Wildlife and Rural Crime...
Your Community – Police Scotland Activity – MP In The Park
On Saturday 6th June, Kinross based community officers, PC’s Samson and Duncan, from South Perthshire Community Policing Team,...
Police Scotland – Bike Register Event – Clovenfords
Local Community Officers PC Beaumont and PC Shiell as well as School Link Officer PC Robertson will be holding bike...
Kinross-shire & Almond & Earn Community Policing – May 2026
Hello all, Following on from our first monthly update in April, which was well received, please see below for an...
Community Police – Information Update
Dear {FIRST_NAME}, White Van Man- Who is responsible? Need rubbish removed? Always make sure the person you are paying...
Retailers against crime
It was standing room only at the Retailers Against Crime (RAC) Inverness Intelligence Briefing held at the Eastgate Shopping...
South Perthshire Community Policing – May 2026
Hello all, I’m PC Ali Bloomer, one of your community Police Officers in South Perthshire, based at Crieff Police...
Bike Marking at Craigleith Retail Park : Sat 30 May 15:00
Dear {FIRST_NAME},Your local Community team will be working in partnership with BikeRegister and will be at Craigleith Retail...
South East CPT Roundup Video
Dear {FIRST_NAME}, This week, the South East Command Area is pleased to share a special roundup video highlighting some of...
Police Scotland Activity – School Talk – Portmoak
On Wednesday 27th May, Kinross based community officers, PC’s Samson & Duncan, South Perthshire Community Team, attended...
Police Scotland Activity – Dementia Action Week & Herbert Protocol
Kinross based community officers, PC’s Samson and Duncan, from South Perthshire Community Policing Team, were out and about last...
Theft of Metal – Peterhead
Police Scotland is appealing for information following the theft of metals taken from a business in the Peterhead area.The...