Coronavirus (COVID-19): Justice Analytical Services data report- October 2021

This pack provides information on the impact of COVID-19 on the Justice system during October 2021.

Data has been gathered from a number of different sources and may be subject to future revision.


Reports received by COPFS

After a crime is classified and a suspect charged, police send a report to the Crown Office Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS).

Total reports received by COPFS have remained below pre-pandemic levels since March 2021.

  • The total number of reports received by COPFS decreased substantially at the beginning of the first lockdown. Numbers then increased towards but on average below pre-pandemic levels.
  • Custody report numbers are consistently around two-thirds of 19-20 average levels (around 1,000 less per month).
  • Undertaking report numbers remain consistently around 50% higher than 2019-20 levels (around 700 more per month) and were at their highest level since the pandemic started (almost twice the 19-20 average) in June 2021.
Chart: All reports received by COPFS (bars – monthly count April 2020 to October 2021, dashed line 19-20 average)
Bar chart showing the total number of reports received by COPFS, April 2020-October 2021.
Chart: Custody reports received by COPFS (bars – monthly count April 2020 to October 2021, dashed line 19-20 average)
Bar chart showing custody reports received by COPFS, April 2020-October 2021.
Chart: Undertaking reports received by COPFS (bars – monthly count April 2020 to October 2021, dashed line 19-20 average)
Bar chart showing undertaking reports received by COPFS, April 2020-October 2021.

Contact

Email: JusticeAnalysts@gov.scot

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