A CRIME prevention meeting was held at the Co-op in Port Seton after five shopliftings were reported there in the latter part of January.

In a report to Cockenzie and Port Seton Community Council last month, police said that the meeting took place on the back of the incidents with a view to implementing practical prevention measures.

A total of 64 calls were made to police concerning Cockenzie and Port Seton from January 11 to 31, with 15 crimes recorded. The previous month, between December 1 and January 10, 147 calls were made, of which 40 crimes were recorded.

Details of the incidents were included in the report to the community council.

There were very few incidents of anti-social behaviour reported.

There were two reports made of youths congregating at Cockenzie Primary School; regular patrols have helped keep the area clear.

Regarding other crimes reported, a man was arrested for driving under the influence of drugs at West Harbour Road and another man was found in possession of cannabis.

There was one incident relating to violence, which resulted in a man being arrested and reported to the Procurator Fiscal.

There were no housebreakings reported but on January 26 a van was broken into on Park View West and tools were stolen from inside the vehicle.

There were four road traffic offences recorded, along with two breaches of Covid-19 regulations.

The report said that as lockdown continued, regular calls reporting non-compliance of Covid-19 rules had been received.

Where necessary, police have been engaging, explaining and encouraging residents to follow the current regulations.

At Cockenzie and Port Seton Community Council’s meeting last month, concerns were also raised regarding the 20mph speed limit amid suggestions of a lack of enforcement.

Ward councillor Fiona O’Donnell agreed to take the issue to the community and police partnership meeting (CAPP) and also raise it to the roads safety group.

Edinburgh Road and Gosford Road were noted as areas of concern.