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Publication - Statistics

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Justice Analytical Services data report - October 2020

Published
26 November 2020
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate, +1 more … Justice Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Scotland, Law and order
ISBN
9781800043466

Fifth 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.

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101 and 999 call volumes

Total weekly 999 & 101 calls remain below 2019 levels

  • Both 101 calls and 999 calls have remained relatively stable over the past three months.
  • There may be evidence of a slight downward trend in 999 calls since August.
  • In the week ending 1st November there were 37,182 calls made.
  • When combined, calls were down 3% on the previous week.
Number of calls
A flow chart showing how crime flows through the justice system. Firstly, a crime is reported. Police then review the incident to determine if it is a crime, and where possible, charge a suspect. Police then report the case to COPFS, who determine if the accused will be kept in custody, released on an undertaking, or at liberty. Prosecutors then decide how the accused will be prosecuted. The case is then heard in court and court outcomes are decided. If the accused is found guilty, or tendered a guilty plea, then the accused can be given: a custodial sentence, a community sentence, a monetary penalty, admonished/dismissed or an ‘other’ disposal.

(Week ending)

25th October 2020 1st November 2020
101 calls 27,161 25,823
999 calls 10,990 11,359
Total calls 38,151 37,182

Contact

Email: Justice_Analysts@gov.scot

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