Coronavirus (COVID-19): Justice Analytical Services Data Report - December 2020

Seventh release of a monthly data report on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the justice system in Scotland, including information from Police Scotland, Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service, and Scottish Prison Service.


Incidents recorded

Weekly incident numbers remain below 2019 levels

Since March 2020, incident numbers have been trending below 2019 levels.

Scotland entered Phase 2 of its route map on 28th May. There was an increase in incidents during that week (w/e Sunday 31st May). However, incident numbers have remained below 2019 levels in the weeks that folllowed, and declined from November onwards. Slight rises can be seen in the most recent week, which includes Hogmany.

Line graph showing incidents recorded by Police Scotland since 29th March are trending below 2019 levels.

In the week ending 3rd January:

28,461 Incidents recorded ↓ Down 6% compared to an equivalent week in 2019 (30,233 incidents)

Further information:

A full breakdown of calls & incident volumes is available from:

https://www.scotland.police.uk/about-us/covid-19-police-scotland-response/enforcement-and-response-data/

Contact

Email: Justice_Analysts@gov.scot

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