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Recorded Crime in Scotland, 2014-15
Official Statistics Bulletin presents statistics on crimes and offences recorded and cleared up by the police in Scotland. It forms part of the Scottish Government series of statistical bulletins on the criminal justice system. Statistics on crimes and offences recorded by the police provide a measure of the volume of criminal activity with which the police are faced.
Table A8: Breach of the peace etc. offences recorded by the police, Scotland, 2010‑11 to 2014-15
Number & Percentage
| Crime category | 2010-11 | 2011-12 | 2012-13 | 2013-14 | 2014-15 | % change 13-14 to 14-15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breach of the peace | 58,432 | 33,710 | 25,072 | 21,755 | 14,636 | -33 |
| Threatening or abusive behaviour13 | 11,914 | 37,223 | 44,429 | 48,521 | 47,210 | -3 |
| Offence of stalking13 | 122 | 495 | 605 | 875 | 1,251 | 43 |
| Offensive behaviour at football14 | - | 22 | 154 | 126 | 102 | -19 |
| Threatening communications14 | - | 1 | 41 | 11 | 6 | -45 |
| Total Breach of the peace etc. | 70,468 | 71,451 | 70,301 | 71,288 | 63,205 | -11 |
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