Local authority · S12000040
West Lothian since 2017
Every series published for West Lothian that reaches back to 2017, compared with its latest published period. Both ends are the publisher’s own figures and the difference is those two numbers subtracted. No year is interpolated, and where a series starts later than the year you picked it says so instead of being extended backwards.
What changed
- £1,128Year ending March 2017£1,628Year ending March 2027
Band D council tax in Scotland
In West Lothian, band D council tax in Scotland rose from £1,128 in the year ending March 2017 to £1,628 in the year ending March 2027, a change of £500 or 44.3%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (Scottish Government).
How this figure was worked out
£1,628 in the year ending March 2027 − £1,128 in the year ending March 2017 = £500, or +44.3% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 1,627.59 and 1,128.00, and 1,627.59 − 1,128.00 = 499.59.
Published by Scottish Government. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In West Lothian, band D council tax in Scotland rose from £1,128 in the year ending March 2017 to £1,628 in the year ending March 2027, a change of £500 or 44.3%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (Scottish Government).
Civometry · West Lothian - 9,349Year ending March 201710,305Year ending March 2026
Crimes recorded by the police in Scotland
In West Lothian, crimes recorded by the police in Scotland rose from 9,349 in the year ending March 2017 to 10,305 in the year ending March 2026, a change of 956 or 10.2% (Scottish Government).
How this figure was worked out
10,305 in the year ending March 2026 − 9,349 in the year ending March 2017 = 956, or +10.2% of the earlier figure
Published by Scottish Government.
In West Lothian, crimes recorded by the police in Scotland rose from 9,349 in the year ending March 2017 to 10,305 in the year ending March 2026, a change of 956 or 10.2% (Scottish Government).
Civometry · West Lothian - 524.3Year ending March 2017552.7Year ending March 2026
Crimes and offences recorded in Scotland per 10,000 people
In West Lothian, crimes and offences recorded in Scotland per 10,000 people rose from 524.3 in the year ending March 2017 to 552.7 in the year ending March 2026, a change of 28.5 or 5.4% (Scottish Government).
How this figure was worked out
552.7 in the year ending March 2026 − 524.3 in the year ending March 2017 = 28.5, or +5.4% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 552.72 and 524.25, and 552.72 − 524.25 = 28.47.
Published by Scottish Government.
In West Lothian, crimes and offences recorded in Scotland per 10,000 people rose from 524.3 in the year ending March 2017 to 552.7 in the year ending March 2026, a change of 28.5 or 5.4% (Scottish Government).
Civometry · West Lothian - £28,0342017£40,1342025
Median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence
In West Lothian, median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £28,034 in 2017 to £40,134 in 2025, a change of £12,100 or 43.2%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
£40,134 in 2025 − £28,034 in 2017 = £12,100, or +43.2% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence, 2002 to 2023. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In West Lothian, median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £28,034 in 2017 to £40,134 in 2025, a change of £12,100 or 43.2%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
Civometry · West Lothian - £5192017£7692025
Median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence
In West Lothian, median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £519 in 2017 to £769 in 2025, a change of £250 or 48.2%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
£769 in 2025 − £519 in 2017 = £250, or +48.2% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 768.90 and 519.00, and 768.90 − 519.00 = 249.90.
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence, 2002 to 2023. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In West Lothian, median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £519 in 2017 to £769 in 2025, a change of £250 or 48.2%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
Civometry · West Lothian - 2,010January 20173,145July 2026
People claiming unemployment-related benefits
In West Lothian, people claiming unemployment-related benefits rose from 2,010 in January 2017 to 3,145 in July 2026, a change of 1,135 or 56.5% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
3,145 in July 2026 − 2,010 in January 2017 = 1,135, or +56.5% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS.
In West Lothian, people claiming unemployment-related benefits rose from 2,010 in January 2017 to 3,145 in July 2026, a change of 1,135 or 56.5% (ONS).
Civometry · West Lothian - 1.7%January 20172.7%July 2026
Claimants as a proportion of residents aged 16 to 64
In West Lothian, claimants as a proportion of residents aged 16 to 64 rose from 1.7% in January 2017 to 2.7% in July 2026, a change of 1% or 58.8% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
2.7% in July 2026 − 1.7% in January 2017 = 1%, or +58.8% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 2.70 and 1.70, and 2.70 − 1.70 = 1.00.
Published by ONS.
In West Lothian, claimants as a proportion of residents aged 16 to 64 rose from 1.7% in January 2017 to 2.7% in July 2026, a change of 1% or 58.8% (ONS).
Civometry · West Lothian - £139,509January 2017£228,496June 2026
In West Lothian, average house price rose from £139,509 in January 2017 to £228,496 in June 2026, a change of £88,987 or 63.8%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (HM Land Registry).
How this figure was worked out
£228,496 in June 2026 − £139,509 in January 2017 = £88,987, or +63.8% of the earlier figure
Published by HM Land Registry. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In West Lothian, average house price rose from £139,509 in January 2017 to £228,496 in June 2026, a change of £88,987 or 63.8%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (HM Land Registry).
Civometry · West Lothian - -1.1%January 20173.8%June 2026
In West Lothian, house price annual change rose from -1.1% in January 2017 to 3.8% in June 2026, a change of 4.9% or 445.5% (HM Land Registry).
How this figure was worked out
3.8% in June 2026 − -1.1% in January 2017 = 4.9%, or +445.5% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 3.80 and -1.10, and 3.80 − -1.10 = 4.90.
Published by HM Land Registry.
In West Lothian, house price annual change rose from -1.1% in January 2017 to 3.8% in June 2026, a change of 4.9% or 445.5% (HM Land Registry).
Civometry · West Lothian - 600Year to mid-20171,420Year to mid-2024
Net internal migration by local authority
In West Lothian, net internal migration by local authority rose from 600 in Year to mid-2017 to 1,420 in Year to mid-2024, a change of 820 or 136.7% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
1,420 in Year to mid-2024 − 600 in Year to mid-2017 = 820, or +136.7% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Internal migration net by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In West Lothian, net internal migration by local authority rose from 600 in Year to mid-2017 to 1,420 in Year to mid-2024, a change of 820 or 136.7% (ONS).
Civometry · West Lothian - 800Year to mid-20171,220Year to mid-2024
International migration into a local authority
In West Lothian, international migration into a local authority rose from 800 in Year to mid-2017 to 1,220 in Year to mid-2024, a change of 420 or 52.5% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
1,220 in Year to mid-2024 − 800 in Year to mid-2017 = 420, or +52.5% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from International migration in by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In West Lothian, international migration into a local authority rose from 800 in Year to mid-2017 to 1,220 in Year to mid-2024, a change of 420 or 52.5% (ONS).
Civometry · West Lothian - 830Year to mid-2017450Year to mid-2024
International migration out of a local authority
In West Lothian, international migration out of a local authority fell from 830 in Year to mid-2017 to 450 in Year to mid-2024, a change of 380 or 45.8% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
450 in Year to mid-2024 − 830 in Year to mid-2017 = −380, or −45.8% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from International migration out by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In West Lothian, international migration out of a local authority fell from 830 in Year to mid-2017 to 450 in Year to mid-2024, a change of 380 or 45.8% (ONS).
Civometry · West Lothian - -30Year to mid-2017770Year to mid-2024
Net international migration by local authority
In West Lothian, net international migration by local authority rose from -30 in Year to mid-2017 to 770 in Year to mid-2024, a change of 800 or 2666.7% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
770 in Year to mid-2024 − -30 in Year to mid-2017 = 800, or +2666.7% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from International migration net by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In West Lothian, net international migration by local authority rose from -30 in Year to mid-2017 to 770 in Year to mid-2024, a change of 800 or 2666.7% (ONS).
Civometry · West Lothian - 1,963Year to mid-20171,749Year to mid-2024
In West Lothian, births by local authority fell from 1,963 in Year to mid-2017 to 1,749 in Year to mid-2024, a change of 214 or 10.9% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
1,749 in Year to mid-2024 − 1,963 in Year to mid-2017 = −214, or −10.9% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Births by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In West Lothian, births by local authority fell from 1,963 in Year to mid-2017 to 1,749 in Year to mid-2024, a change of 214 or 10.9% (ONS).
Civometry · West Lothian - 1,595Year to mid-20171,814Year to mid-2024
In West Lothian, deaths by local authority rose from 1,595 in Year to mid-2017 to 1,814 in Year to mid-2024, a change of 219 or 13.7% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
1,814 in Year to mid-2024 − 1,595 in Year to mid-2017 = 219, or +13.7% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Deaths by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In West Lothian, deaths by local authority rose from 1,595 in Year to mid-2017 to 1,814 in Year to mid-2024, a change of 219 or 13.7% (ONS).
Civometry · West Lothian - 368Year to mid-2017-65Year to mid-2024
Births minus deaths by local authority
In West Lothian, births minus deaths by local authority fell from 368 in Year to mid-2017 to -65 in Year to mid-2024, a change of 433 or 117.7% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
-65 in Year to mid-2024 − 368 in Year to mid-2017 = −433, or −117.7% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Natural change by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In West Lothian, births minus deaths by local authority fell from 368 in Year to mid-2017 to -65 in Year to mid-2024, a change of 433 or 117.7% (ONS).
Civometry · West Lothian - -198Year to mid-201745Year to mid-2024
Other population change by local authority
In West Lothian, other population change by local authority rose from -198 in Year to mid-2017 to 45 in Year to mid-2024, a change of 243 or 122.7% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
45 in Year to mid-2024 − -198 in Year to mid-2017 = 243, or +122.7% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Other population change by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In West Lothian, other population change by local authority rose from -198 in Year to mid-2017 to 45 in Year to mid-2024, a change of 243 or 122.7% (ONS).
Civometry · West Lothian - 179,080Mid-2017186,440Mid-2024
In West Lothian, population by local authority rose from 179,080 in Mid-2017 to 186,440 in Mid-2024, a change of 7,360 or 4.1% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
186,440 in Mid-2024 − 179,080 in Mid-2017 = 7,360, or +4.1% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS.
In West Lothian, population by local authority rose from 179,080 in Mid-2017 to 186,440 in Mid-2024, a change of 7,360 or 4.1% (ONS).
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