POLICE have released the results of their public consultation so far with over 1,000 people taking part.

The top five matters to the public and what they want us to tackle: Anti-Social Behaviour/Disorder, Drug Dealing/Drug Misuse, Homes being broken into, Violent Crime and Child Abuse including Child Sexual Exploitation.

They’ve had over 1376 responses so far.

Chief Superintendent Paul Main, Local Policing Commander for Ayrshire, said, “The latest views from our local communities indicate that anti-social behaviour, drug-dealing and housebreaking are amongst the crimes and issues that matter to you most. They are also the crimes that can personally impact on individuals, families and communities.

“Your views are important to us and together with crime figures and other data, we use this information to help shape our local policing plans.

“We are working with our partners to tackle these very issues that concern the public most with dedicated high-visibility patrols and specialist teams to tackle specific crimes such as drug-dealing.

“We will continue to work together, listening to residents and partners, and respond effectively to reduce crime in our communities and to keep those people who live, work and visit Ayrshire, safe.”

To take part in the Policing 2026 Consultation visit: https://consult.scotland.police.uk/consultation/2026/