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Recorded Crime in Scotland: September 2020
Official Statistics on crimes and offences recorded by the police in Scotland for September 2020.
Table 5: Offences recorded by the police, Scotland, April to September 2019 and April to September 2020
| Crime group | April to September 2019 | April to September 2020 | % Change since 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total offences | 130,465 | 121,914 | -7% |
| Miscellaneous offences | 67,953 | 67,234 | -1% |
| Common assault | 29,876 | 27,155 | -9% |
| Breach of the peace etc. | 26,757 | 27,469 | 3% |
| Drunkenness and other disorderly conduct | 3,411 | 3,696 | 8% |
| Urinating etc. | 1,250 | 594 | -52% |
| Other miscellaneous offences | 6,659 | 8,320 | 25% |
| Motor vehicle offences | 62,512 | 54,680 | -13% |
| Dangerous and careless driving | 5,819 | 5,861 | 1% |
| Driving under the influence | 3,102 | 4,395 | 42% |
| Speeding | 16,095 | 10,690 | -34% |
| Unlawful use of vehicle | 19,064 | 18,966 | -1% |
| Vehicle defect offences | 3,586 | 3,248 | -9% |
| Seat belt offences | 1,784 | 1,073 | -40% |
| Mobile phone offences | 1,404 | 985 | -30% |
| Other motor vehicle offences | 11,658 | 9,462 | -19% |
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