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Recorded Crime in Scotland: December 2021
A document outlining the crimes and offences recorded by the police in Scotland during the month of December 2021.
Table 5: Offences recorded by the police, Scotland, April to December 2019, 2020 and 2021
| Crime group | April to December 2019 | April to December 2020 | April to December 2021 | % Change since 2020 | % Change since 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total offences1 | 192,039 | 179,967 | 176,339 | -2% | -8% |
| Miscellaneous offences | 99,848 | 96,742 | 95,611 | -1% | -4% |
| Common assault | 44,474 | 40,112 | 42,993 | 7% | -3% |
| Breach of the peace etc. | 39,162 | 39,023 | 36,632 | -6% | -6% |
| Drunkenness and other disorderly conduct | 4,440 | 4,730 | 3,811 | -19% | -14% |
| Urinating etc. | 1,822 | 717 | 1,035 | 44% | -43% |
| Other miscellaneous offences | 9,950 | 12,160 | 11,140 | -8% | 12% |
| Motor vehicle offences | 92,191 | 83,225 | 80,728 | -3% | -12% |
| Dangerous and careless driving | 8,773 | 8,670 | 9,452 | 9% | 8% |
| Driving under the influence | 4,926 | 6,361 | 5,849 | -8% | 19% |
| Speeding | 22,301 | 16,150 | 16,203 | 0% | -27% |
| Unlawful use of vehicle | 28,974 | 29,664 | 26,032 | -12% | -10% |
| Vehicle defect offences | 5,278 | 4,813 | 4,307 | -11% | -18% |
| Seat belt offences | 2,262 | 1,382 | 1,283 | -7% | -43% |
| Mobile phone offences | 1,887 | 1,304 | 1,054 | -19% | -44% |
| Other motor vehicle offences | 17,790 | 14,881 | 16,548 | 11% | -7% |
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