South Ayrshire have increased by 42 per cent since 2019. And incidents of vandalism alone have risen by a third (33 per cent) in the same period.
In 2019, only two fires were set across South Ayrshire, with that number increasing to eight in 2021. Ms Dowey has previously highlighted that Ayrshire police have lost 52 officers since the SNP merged forces in 2013.
The Scottish Conservative List MSP for South Scotland feels Ayrshire needs more 'bobbies on the beat' to combat the surge in vandalism.
She said: “Our police officers have done a great job during the pandemic but they cannot be anywhere at once.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the.
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