Coronavirus (COVID-19): Justice Analytical Services Data Report - July 2021

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.


101 and 999 call volumes

Total weekly 999 & 101 calls have generally been lower compared to the equivalent weeks from the previous year.

  • 101 calls have remained relatively stable over the past six months (although in recent weeks they have shown a downward trend), whilst 999 calls have experienced an increasing trend.
  • In the week ending 1st August, 38,148 calls were made to Police Scotland.
  • When combined, calls were lower than the previous week.
 
Chart: Number of calls
Line graph showing the number of 101 calls have fallen in recent weeks, while 999 calls has gone up
Type of call Week ending 25th July 2021 Week ending 1st August 2021
101 calls 23,603 23,379
999 calls 16,653 14,769
Total calls 40,256 38,148

Contact

Email: Justice_Analysts@gov.scot

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