Recorded crime in Scotland 2017-2018
This bulletin presents statistics on crimes and offences recorded and cleared up by the police in Scotland, disaggregated by crime/offence group and by local authority.
A National Statistics publication for Scotland
Official and National Statistics are produced to high professional standards set out in the Code of Practice for Official Statistics. Both undergo regular quality assurance reviews to ensure that they meet customer needs and are produced free from any political interference.
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Correspondence and enquiries
For enquiries about this publication please contact:
Jamie Macfarlane,
Justice Analytical Services,
Telephone: 0131 244 5428,
e-mail: JusticeAnalysts@gov.scot
For general enquiries about Scottish Government statistics please contact:
Office of the Chief Statistician, Telephone: 0131 244 0442,
e-mail: statistics.enquiries@gov.scot
How to access background or source data
The data collected for this statistical bulletin:
☒ are available in more detail through statistics.gov.scot.
☒ may be made available on request, subject to consideration of legal and ethical factors. Please contact JusticeAnalysts@gov.scot for further information.
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