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Criminal proceedings in Scotland 2017-2018
Summary of offences dealt with by courts, sentencing outcomes and characteristics of convicted offenders. Additional information on non-court penalties issued by the Police and Crown Office & Procurator Fiscal Service.
Table 2(a) People proceeded against in court by main crime/offence and outcome of court proceedings, 2017-181
| Main crime or offence | PNGA2,3 or deserted 4 | Acquitted not guilty | Acquitted not proven | Charge proved | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All crimes and offences | 6,681 | 4,833 | 1,024 | 82,716 | 95,254 |
| All crimes | 3,154 | 1,503 | 441 | 29,486 | 34,584 |
| Non-sexual crimes of violence | 223 | 402 | 148 | 1,812 | 2,585 |
| Homicide etc | 1 | 17 | 6 | 90 | 114 |
| Attempted murder and serious assault | 134 | 306 | 117 | 1,168 | 1,725 |
| Robbery | 69 | 47 | 19 | 404 | 539 |
| Other non-sexual crimes of violence | 19 | 32 | 6 | 150 | 207 |
| Sexual crimes | 77 | 260 | 112 | 1,053 | 1,502 |
| Rape and attempted rape | 4 | 88 | 48 | 107 | 247 |
| Sexual assault | 22 | 107 | 52 | 302 | 483 |
| Crimes associated with prostitution | 5 | 1 | - | 47 | 53 |
| Other sexual crimes | 46 | 64 | 12 | 597 | 719 |
| Crimes of dishonesty | 995 | 232 | 45 | 9,801 | 11,073 |
| Housebreaking | 102 | 19 | 14 | 809 | 944 |
| Theft by opening lockfast places | 17 | 3 | - | 148 | 168 |
| Theft from a motor vehicle | 5 | 3 | 1 | 82 | 91 |
| Theft of a motor vehicle | 64 | 17 | 5 | 245 | 331 |
| Shoplifting | 393 | 15 | 2 | 5,629 | 6,039 |
| Other theft | 220 | 95 | 11 | 1,627 | 1,953 |
| Fraud | 63 | 32 | 3 | 469 | 567 |
| Other dishonesty | 131 | 48 | 9 | 792 | 980 |
| Fire-raising, vandalism, etc. | 220 | 127 | 24 | 1,812 | 2,183 |
| Fire-raising | 14 | 10 | 4 | 125 | 153 |
| Vandalism etc. | 206 | 117 | 20 | 1,687 | 2,030 |
| Other crimes | 1,639 | 482 | 112 | 15,008 | 17,241 |
| Crimes against public justice | 815 | 225 | 43 | 8,054 | 9,137 |
| Handling offensive weapons | 118 | 150 | 35 | 1,451 | 1,754 |
| Drugs | 703 | 107 | 33 | 5,390 | 6,233 |
| Other crime | 3 | - | 1 | 113 | 117 |
| All offences | 3,527 | 3,330 | 583 | 53,230 | 60,670 |
| Miscellaneous offences | 2,326 | 2,689 | 519 | 25,593 | 31,127 |
| Common assault | 1,120 | 1,614 | 289 | 9,810 | 12,833 |
| Breach of the peace etc. | 1,040 | 922 | 189 | 13,555 | 15,706 |
| Drunkenness and other disorderly conduct | 8 | - | - | 42 | 50 |
| Urinating etc. | 1 | 1 | - | 14 | 16 |
| Other miscellaneous | 157 | 152 | 41 | 2,172 | 2,522 |
| Motor vehicle offences | 1,201 | 641 | 64 | 27,637 | 29,543 |
| Dangerous and careless driving | 136 | 221 | 29 | 3,805 | 4,191 |
| Driving under the influence | 67 | 107 | 12 | 3,649 | 3,835 |
| Speeding | 116 | 39 | 1 | 9,405 | 9,561 |
| Unlawful use of motor vehicle | 606 | 50 | 4 | 6,917 | 7,577 |
| Vehicle defect offences | 60 | 15 | 2 | 980 | 1,057 |
| Seat belt offences | 9 | 2 | - | 86 | 97 |
| Mobile phone offences | 38 | 87 | 8 | 859 | 992 |
| Other motor vehicle offences | 169 | 120 | 8 | 1,936 | 2,233 |
1. Excludes people against whom proceedings are started but which are dropped before they reach court.
2. Plea of not guilty accepted.
3. Includes cases where proceedings are dropped after a person has been called to court, e.g. if witnesses fail to attend.
4. Deserted simpliciter i.e. trial is permanently abandoned by the Procurator Fiscal.
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