Levenmouth residents have called for a crackdown on antisocial behaviour in the area.
A number, including local councillor Colin Davidson, have claimed police are taking too long to respond to calls about young people on the roofs of buildings and offroad motorcycles churning up Leven Links Golf Course.
The area has also been hit by a spate of fireraising, with Brannigan’s, the former Denbeath Club and Silverburn House targeted in the past year.
Police Scotland responded to the criticism by stating it was taking a number of measures to tackle the community’s concerns and calls about ongoing incidents were prioritised.
But Mr Davidson said more needed to be done.
He said: “What local people are saying is that they are phoning police to report antisocial behaviour and they are not getting a response from police. It’s a disgrace.”
Residents recently reported youths on the roof of the derelict Threeways Inn but they had left by the time police arrived.
Mr Davidson said he was still waiting to hear from local officers after reporting youths using motorbikes on Leven Links at around 7.30pm on Saturday.
Eric Walker, head professional at Leven Links Golf Course, said: “We have had a number of incidents involving motorbikes on the golf course.
“It’s not just kids, it’s kids and adults. There have been situations where they have almost hit golfers.
“There has been damage to tees and greens. We do need help to get action against the people who are doing this.”
Inspector John Docherty from Levenmouth Police Station said: “Operation Shorehead is our dedicated action plan to deter and disrupt antisocial behaviour and we continue to work with our partners to ensure the safety of the public who live, work and visit the area.
“Our local action plan Operation Reflector also involves officers working with local communities and partners to target the road crime and road safety concerns, including the illegal use of motorbikes.
“In addition to our dedicated action plans, we work closely with our partners within Safer Communities to carry out joint patrols in areas of concern identified by the local community. We also utilise open space CCTV to monitor, assess and triage reports and concerns raised to us by members of the public.
“Police Scotland utilises a call grading system to ensure priority is given to incidents which require an urgent response.
“On occasions where a crime is not in progress, we can schedule a suitable time for officers to visit a complainer and where there is scope for inquiry, we will always ensure this is investigated thoroughly.
“Anyone wishing to report illegal activity or criminality can do so by contacting us on 101, or through Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
