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Recorded Crime in Scotland: October 2021
Official Statistics on crimes and offences recorded by the police in Scotland for October 2021.
Table 5: Offences recorded by the police, Scotland, April to October 2019, 2020 and 2021
| Crime group | April to October 2019 | April to October 2020 | April to October 2021 | % Change since 2020 | % Change since 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total offences | 151,307 | 141,150 | 141,670 | 0% | -6% |
| Miscellaneous offences | 78,549 | 77,313 | 76,977 | 0% | -2% |
| Common assault | 34,646 | 31,571 | 34,010 | 8% | -2% |
| Breach of the peace etc. | 30,906 | 31,406 | 29,877 | -5% | -3% |
| Drunkenness and other disorderly conduct | 3,777 | 4,046 | 3,411 | -16% | -10% |
| Urinating etc. | 1,413 | 641 | 787 | 23% | -44% |
| Other miscellaneous offences | 7,807 | 9,649 | 8,892 | -8% | 14% |
| Motor vehicle offences | 72,758 | 63,837 | 64,693 | 1% | -11% |
| Dangerous and careless driving | 6,775 | 6,835 | 7,710 | 13% | 14% |
| Driving under the influence | 3,611 | 5,064 | 4,661 | -8% | 29% |
| Speeding | 18,466 | 12,514 | 13,286 | 6% | -28% |
| Unlawful use of vehicle | 22,445 | 22,087 | 20,749 | -6% | -8% |
| Vehicle defect offences | 4,198 | 3,794 | 3,399 | -10% | -19% |
| Seat belt offences | 1,972 | 1,168 | 1,089 | -7% | -45% |
| Mobile phone offences | 1,591 | 1,103 | 890 | -19% | -44% |
| Other motor vehicle offences | 13,700 | 11,272 | 12,909 | 15% | -6% |
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