Official figures from Police Scotland show that more than 22,000 people were stopped and searched from April to September.
That was a 2 per cent decrease in comparison to the same period in 2019.
In Fife, 556 people were stopped and searched – a rate of 149 per 100,000 people.
Police found something such as drugs or a weapon in 47 per cent of these incidents, while 53 per cent were negative searches.
Police Scotland said stop and search contributes to the prevention, investigation and detection of crime in communities.
Here we reveal the areas of Fife where the greatest number of stop and search operations were carried out by police forces.
1. Kirkcaldy Central
Kirkcaldy Central saw 54 stop and searches during lockdown - 30 per cent of incidents were negative and 70 per cent were positive. Photo: Shutterstock
2. Kirkcaldy East
Kirkcaldy East saw 51 stop and searches during lockdown - 51 per cent of incidents were negative and 49 per cent were positive. Photo: Shutterstock
3. Leven, Kennoway and Largo
Leven, Kennoway and Largo saw 38 stop and searches during lockdown - 50 per cent of incidents were negative and 50 per cent were positive. Photo: Shutterstock
4. Dunfermline Central
Dunfermline Central saw 29 stop and searches during lockdown - 55 per cent of incidents were negative and 45 per cent were positive. Photo: Shutterstock