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Recorded Crime in Scotland: November 2021
Official Statistics on crimes and offences recorded by the police in Scotland for November 2021.
Table 5: Offences recorded by the police, Scotland, April to November 2019, 2020 and 2021
| Crime group | April to November 2019 | April to November 2020 | April to November 2021 | % Change since 2020 | % Change since 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total offences1 | 171,442 | 161,593 | 159,583 | -1% | -7% |
| Miscellaneous offences | 88,910 | 87,360 | 86,521 | -1% | -3% |
| Common assault | 39,299 | 35,927 | 38,632 | 8% | -2% |
| Breach of the peace etc. | 34,965 | 35,320 | 33,310 | -6% | -5% |
| Drunkenness and other disorderly conduct | 4,160 | 4,476 | 3,616 | -19% | -13% |
| Urinating etc. | 1,600 | 680 | 907 | 33% | -43% |
| Other miscellaneous offences | 8,886 | 10,957 | 10,056 | -8% | 13% |
| Motor vehicle offences | 82,532 | 74,233 | 73,062 | -2% | -11% |
| Dangerous and careless driving | 7,764 | 7,777 | 8,606 | 11% | 11% |
| Driving under the influence | 4,233 | 5,783 | 5,264 | -9% | 24% |
| Speeding | 20,568 | 14,589 | 15,009 | 3% | -27% |
| Unlawful use of vehicle | 25,668 | 26,062 | 23,412 | -10% | -9% |
| Vehicle defect offences | 4,710 | 4,377 | 3,867 | -12% | -18% |
| Seat belt offences | 2,137 | 1,299 | 1,201 | -8% | -44% |
| Mobile phone offences | 1,756 | 1,218 | 982 | -19% | -44% |
| Other motor vehicle offences | 15,696 | 13,128 | 14,721 | 12% | -6% |
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