Violent crime and robbery rates fell in Dundee during the first three months of the new single Scottish police force.
However, there was a marked rise in the number of reported crimes of indecency compared to the average figure for the last five years.
The new operational report provides a snapshot of crime detection rates across the city and covers the period from the beginning of April to the middle of July.
A total of 2,785 crimes were reported in Dundee during this period, with police recording an overall detection rate of 54.1%
The West End recorded the lowest detection rate in the city of a clear-up rate of 38.5%.
Ward councillor Fraser Macpherson said: “We obviously want to see incidents cleared up in as many cases as possible but I have a great deal of time for the officers who serve the West End.
“They are excellent community officers who have their ears to the ground.
“Things like vandalism which can take place in the middle of the night can be far more of a challenge to apprehend. However past experience shows the police put a lot of effort into apprehending these people to ensure they’re brought to court.”
The Maryfield ward, which includes police headquarters in Bell Street, recorded the most reported incidents (887), but also had the highest detection rate.
Maryfield councillor Ken Lynn said: “My ward takes in the city centre as well as Stobswell and a large bulk of that crime, including common assaults, will be down to the nightlife.
“However, 887 crimes does not please me and I will be asking questions.”
Overall violent crime fell by 20% compared to the previous five years average.
There were 91 crimes of indecency reported, a rise of 68.5% against the previous five years average.
Rachel Coleman from the Women’s Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre in Dundee said: “If there has been an increase of reporting of crimes of indecency, it is good to hear that.
“It doesn’t necessarily mean these crimes are increasing, it potentially means that more people are coming forward and making a complaint about that happening.
“Certainly, there is a high demand for our support services.”