Scottish Government · Year ending March 2017 to Year ending March 2026 · crimes
Crimes recorded by the police in Scotland
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| Period | Crimes recorded by the police in Scotland |
|---|---|
| Year ending March 2017 | 298,154 crimes |
| Year ending March 2018 | 304,215 crimes |
| Year ending March 2019 | 305,699 crimes |
| Year ending March 2020 | 305,220 crimes |
| Year ending March 2021 | 299,452 crimes |
| Year ending March 2022 | 286,464 crimes |
| Year ending March 2023 | 289,351 crimes |
| Year ending March 2024 | 299,790 crimes |
| Year ending March 2025 | 299,111 crimes |
| Year ending March 2026 | 315,357 crimes |
Source: Scottish Government, Recorded Crime in Scotland: bulletin tables, Recorded Crime in Scotland, 2025-26 (published 23 June 2026). Data presentation: Civometry.
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