The latest figures published by Police Scotland have shown the number of registered sex offenders currently living in communities across West Dunbartonshire and Helensburgh.
More than 60 registered sex offenders (RSO) are living across West Dunbartonshire and Helensburgh, new figures show.
Police Scotland publishes statistics which reveal the number of offenders currently in each postcode area.
The latest figures were correct as of March 1.
The data shows that 62 RSOs live locally, with the highest concentration in the G82 and G83 postcode areas.
The G83 postcode, which covers Alexandria, Arrochar, Aldochlay, Ardlui, Balloch, Bonhill, Gartocharn, Inverarnan, Jamestown, Luss and Tarbet, saw 23 RSOs living in that area.
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In G82 – which comprises Cardross, Milton and Renton – had 20 RSOs living there.
G84 – which takes in Clynder, Cove, Garelochhead, Kilcreggan, Rhu, Rosneath and Shandon – has 19 recorded sex offenders in that area.
RSOs are managed by the police and its partners through the Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA), and subject to comprehensive risk assessment and risk management in the community. Police Scotland has units of dedicated officers specially trained for this task.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Registered Sex Offenders (RSOs) are managed robustly and effectively through Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA), which provide a comprehensive response to a complex issue.
“Police Scotland, local authorities and other partners use professional assessment, robust risk assessment processes, and the latest technologies to manage RSOs, mitigate risk and properly target appropriate resources at those who pose a risk to the public.
“Those subject to Sex Offender Notification Requirements (SONR) are placed on the register for a wide spectrum of sexual offending.
“We can never eliminate risk entirely, but sexual re-offending rates of RSOs remain very low and we want to reassure communities that all reasonable and appropriate steps are being taken to protect them.”
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