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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 2: Offences recorded by the police, Scotland, October 2019, 2020 and 2021
| October | % Change since | % Change since | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime group | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | October 2020 | October 2019 |
| Total offences | 20,842 | 19,236 | 18,780 | -2% | -10% |
| Miscellaneous offences | 10,596 | 10,079 | 10,555 | 5% | 0% |
| Common assault | 4,770 | 4,416 | 5,021 | 14% | 5% |
| Breach of the peace etc. | 4,149 | 3,937 | 3,921 | 0% | -5% |
| Drunkenness and other disorderly conduct | 366 | 350 | 235 | -33% | -36% |
| Urinating etc. | 163 | 47 | 129 | 174% | -21% |
| Other miscellaneous offences | 1,148 | 1,329 | 1,249 | -6% | 9% |
| Motor vehicle offences | 10,246 | 9,157 | 8,225 | -10% | -20% |
| Dangerous and careless driving | 956 | 974 | 1,062 | 9% | 11% |
| Driving under the influence | 509 | 669 | 685 | 2% | 35% |
| Speeding | 2,371 | 1,824 | 1,228 | -33% | -48% |
| Unlawful use of vehicle | 3,381 | 3,121 | 2,695 | -14% | -20% |
| Vehicle defect offences | 612 | 546 | 426 | -22% | -30% |
| Seat belt offences | 188 | 95 | 112 | 18% | -40% |
| Mobile phone offences | 187 | 118 | 94 | -20% | -50% |
| Other motor vehicle offences | 2,042 | 1,810 | 1,923 | 6% | -6% |
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