Recorded Crime in Scotland: July 2020

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


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

Table 5: Offences recorded by the police, Scotland, April to July 2019 and April to July 2020
Crime group April to July 2019 April to July 2020 %  Change since 2019
Total offences1 88,054 80,017 -9%
Miscellaneous offences 45,510 44,390 -2%
Common assault 19,859 17,381 -12%
Breach of the peace etc. 17,939 18,315 2%
Drunkenness and other disorderly conduct 2,384 2,658 11%
Urinating etc. 856 374 -56%
Other miscellaneous offences 4,472 5,662 27%
Motor vehicle offences 42,544 35,627 -16%
Dangerous and careless driving 3,911 3,772 -4%
Driving under the influence 2,076 2,969 43%
Speeding 11,081 6,928 -37%
Unlawful use of vehicle 12,989 12,821 -1%
Vehicle defect offences 2,485 2,060 -17%
Seat belt offences 1,275 664 -48%
Mobile phone offences 989 647 -35%
Other motor vehicle offences 7,738 5,766 -25%

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