Recorded crime in Scotland: August 2020

Official Statistics on crimes and offences recorded by the police in Scotland for August 2020.


Table 5: Offences recorded by the police, Scotland, April to August 2019 and April to August 2020

Crime group April to August 2019 April to August 2020 % Change since 2019
Total offences 109,779 101,864 -7%
Miscellaneous offences 56,917 56,765 0%
Common assault 24,887 22,622 -9%
Breach of the peace etc. 22,494 23,306 4%
Drunkenness and other disorderly conduct 2,909 3,259 12%
Urinating etc. 1,033 499 -52%
Other miscellaneous offences 5,594 7,079 27%
Motor vehicle offences 52,862 45,099 -15%
Dangerous and careless driving 4,868 4,844 0%
Driving under the influence 2,588 3,739 44%
Speeding 13,769 8,711 -37%
Unlawful use of vehicle 16,092 15,725 -2%
Vehicle defect offences 3,044 2,706 -11%
Seat belt offences 1,540 925 -40%
Mobile phone offences 1,184 816 -31%
Other motor vehicle offences 9,777 7,633 -22%

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