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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 2: Offences recorded by the police, Scotland, December 2019, 2020 and 2021
| Crime group | December | % Change since | % Change since | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | December 2020 | December 2019 | |
| Total offences | 20,597 | 18,374 | 16,756 | -9% | -19% |
| Miscellaneous offences | 10,938 | 9,382 | 9,090 | -3% | -17% |
| Common assault | 5,175 | 4,185 | 4,361 | 4% | -16% |
| Breach of the peace etc. | 4,197 | 3,703 | 3,322 | -10% | -21% |
| Drunkenness and other disorderly conduct | 280 | 254 | 195 | -23% | -30% |
| Urinating etc. | 222 | 37 | 128 | 246% | -42% |
| Other miscellaneous offences | 1,064 | 1,203 | 1,084 | -10% | 2% |
| Motor vehicle offences | 9,659 | 8,992 | 7,666 | -15% | -21% |
| Dangerous and careless driving | 1,009 | 893 | 846 | -5% | -16% |
| Driving under the influence | 693 | 578 | 585 | 1% | -16% |
| Speeding | 1,733 | 1,561 | 1,194 | -24% | -31% |
| Unlawful use of vehicle | 3,306 | 3,602 | 2,620 | -27% | -21% |
| Vehicle defect offences | 568 | 436 | 440 | 1% | -23% |
| Seat belt offences | 125 | 83 | 82 | -1% | -34% |
| Mobile phone offences | 131 | 86 | 72 | -16% | -45% |
| Other motor vehicle offences | 2,094 | 1,753 | 1,827 | 4% | -13% |
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