Following the introduction of multi-member wards and Neighbourhood Partnerships we now have two Community Beat Officers

From Polwarth Terrace South it is
PC Alan Hopper, can be contacted at St Leonard’s Police Station (0131 662 5022) or by e-mail

From Polwarth Terrace North it is the CBO for Fountainbridge beat
PC Julie Cochrane, can be contacted at the West End Station or by e-mail

Each has their own beat and supplies reports accordingly. Alan comes to our public meetings.

Our area comes under the jurisdiction of Inspectors Richard Horan and Bruce Johnstone.

Not wishing to tempt fate we do enjoy a low crime rate in Merchiston CC area.
You will find their reports below.

EMERGENCY: - Fire, Police, Ambulance - dial 999
[They try to answer 999 calls within 10 seconds, and even faster if possible. However, only one in every six 999 calls is a real emergency]
Non-Emergency: - and connection to all parts of the Lothian and Borders Police Force - 0131 331 3131 If you try your local station and they cannot take the call it will be diverted to this centre.
Crimestoppers: - if you wish to give information anonymously - 0800 555 111

Anti-Terrorist hotline - If you suspect it report it - 0800-789-321

The Lothian and Borders Police website gives lots of information about the local Police force