Recorded Crime in Scotland, 2021-2022

Statistics on crimes and offences recorded and cleared up by the police in Scotland in 2021-22, split by crime or offence group and by local authority.


A National Statistics Publication for Scotland

The United Kingdom Statistics Authority has designated these statistics as National Statistics, in accordance with the Statistics and Registration Service Act 2007 and signifying compliance with the Code of Practice for Official Statistics.

Designation can be interpreted to mean that the statistics:

  • meet identified user needs
  • are produced, managed and disseminated to high standards
  • are explained well

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For enquiries about this publication please contact:

Justice Analytical Services,

e-mail: JusticeAnalysts@gov.scot

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Office of the Chief Statistician

Telephone: 0131 244 0442

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How to access background or source data

The data collected for this publication:

☒ are available in 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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St Andrews House
Edinburgh
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