Rioting youths are wreaking havoc in Broughty Ferry, according to a new report.
The carnage has seen officers breaking up one party on Largo Place that had descended into 40 young people fighting.
In another incident, police had to drive drunken revellers home from Fernie Gardens following a house party, while they also took action at an address on Broadford Terrace after a youth was spotted urinating in a garden.
Young hoodlums also broke into a portaloo at a building site on Abernethy Road and activated emergency stop buttons on buses travelling along busy roads before fleeing.
These alarming crimes have come to light in a Local Community Planning Partnership report and relate to the period between February and April this year.
The shocking report also details how housebreakings in the Ferry have risen by 217%, compared to the same period last year.
More than £30,000 worth of goods has been stolen from properties in the area an average of £10,000 per month.
In one incident, four mountain bikes with a total value of £8,800, were stolen while other property taken included two quad bikes, a motor scooter and a lawnmower.
Two thefts from one property on consecutive nights saw a property owner lose almost £15,000 worth of goods, including two mountain bikes.
Barnhill, which has also seen a number of thefts from cars, is the major hotspot for the crimes, with police being called out on 87 occasions to incidents in the area.
Last night local councillor Laurie Bidwell said he was deeply concerned by the figures.
He told The Courier: “The clear-up rate for this category of offence is relatively low compared to other areas in the city.
“Whilst Broughty Ferry has a relatively low crime percentage, it automatically becomes 100% when it happens to you.
“A break-in, for example, is a really serious issue for people. It is not just the value of things that may be taken it undermines your sense of security.
“This is particularly the case for elderly people. I hope that our police officers are following up these particular crimes so that when these figures come back we can see something more positive.”
Vandalism, including attacks on vehicles, may be due to “tension” between Broughty Ferry residents and those who commute to work there, according to the report.
One car on Camphill Road, near the junction with Gray Street, was scratched with a sharp implement and on Whinny Brae a porch window was smashed.
A number of more bizarre crimes are also recorded in the report.
On Monifieth Road a flagpole was broken at Autoecosse and then used to batter vehicles in the forecourt. In another incident, a wheelie bin was pushed into a car on Strathmore Street on April 17.
The report also reveals that the number of drug offences in the Ferry has been reduced.
A total of six drug-related crimes was recorded in the period, all of which were for possession. Four of those offences took place on Mill Street.
A spokeswoman for Police Scotland said that both housebreaking and anti-social behaviour were taken seriously by the force.
She added: “During the summer weather it is essential to remember to lock your doors and windows whilst out enjoying the sunshine.
“Furthermore, always lock all doors and windows before retiring to bed for the night to reduce the opportunity for sneak-in thieves.
“It is important that a home looks occupied even if no one is at home. Consider buying timer devices for lights if the house is going to be unoccupied during hours of darkness.
“If you have a house alarm please use it. If not, consider having one fitted. Tools and ladders and even garden furniture should also be put away and never left out for thieves to steal, or even use to commit crime.
“If you have a shed, ensure it is locked when not in use, and if it has windows, consider fitting a curtain, or similar, to obscure the view of the shed contents.
“Importantly, try to be a good neighbour, particularly towards older or vulnerable neighbours. Ask them if they require any assistance to make their homes safer and keep an eye out for them, as well as anyone coming to their door.”
For advice on crime prevention call 101.