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Recorded Crime in Scotland: June 2020
Third edition of a new monthly release of Official Statistics on crimes and offences recorded by the police in Scotland, providing information on the number of crimes and offences recorded during June 2020.
Table 5: Offences recorded by the police, Scotland, April to June 2019 and April to June 2020
| Crime group | April to June 2019 | April to June 2020 | % Change since 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total offences | 65,410 | 58,410 | -11% |
| Miscellaneous offences | 34,008 | 32,645 | -4% |
| Common assault | 14,963 | 12,513 | -16% |
| Breach of the peace etc. | 13,386 | 13,528 | 1% |
| Drunkenness and other disorderly conduct | 1,700 | 2,112 | 24% |
| Urinating etc. | 618 | 246 | -60% |
| Other miscellaneous offences | 3,341 | 4,246 | 27% |
| Motor vehicle offences | 31,402 | 25,765 | -18% |
| Dangerous and careless driving | 2,834 | 2,682 | -5% |
| Driving under the influence | 1,528 | 2,166 | 42% |
| Speeding | 8,262 | 4,741 | -43% |
| Unlawful use of vehicle | 9,451 | 9,807 | 4% |
| Vehicle defect offences | 1,893 | 1,397 | -26% |
| Seat belt offences | 903 | 436 | -52% |
| Mobile phone offences | 741 | 433 | -42% |
| Other motor vehicle offences | 5,790 | 4,103 | -29% |
Contact
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