Over the ten year period from 2010-11 to 2019-20, this category has fallen by just under a fifth (18%). In 2018-19 (i.e. In June 2018 a report was published that presented more detailed information on the handling of offensive weapons within public places in Scotland. It offers modern street food served from an airstream truck and hires former offenders for 12-month blocks. There have been more recent increases, although as outlined above the latest one is due to new crimes being recorded under the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018 following its enactment on the 1st April 2019. Homicide etc. Over the ten year period from 2010-11 to 2019-20, this category has seen a decrease of 32%. (19%), Sexual crimes (5%) and Non-sexual crimes of violence (4%). It should be noted that the Other motor vehicle offences category is not considered comparable for years prior to 2013-14. Levels of these offences increased each year from 2010-11, peaking in 2013-14, but have decreased each year since. In 2019-20, Other sexual crimes made up 45% of all Sexual crimes. This does not represent a real increase in recorded crime, and this change will continue have an impact on the comparability of recorded crime statistics for all years prior to 2017-18. Crimes of fraud have increased by 33% since 2010-11, including a 23% increase between 2018-19 and 2019-20. The findings are included in the 2017-18 Main Findings report. However, this year Sexual assaults fell by 4%, from 5,123 in 2018-19 to 4,936 in 2019-20. Scotland endured some horrific knife crime which brought matters to a head. Over the past ten years crime has been on a downward trend in Scotland, having decreased by 24% since 2010-11. It is based on a ground-breaking approach used in Scotland. For a more detailed discussion of the results of the audit and its relation to recorded crime, please see the previous bulletin: https://www.gov.scot/publications/recorded-crime-scotland-2018-19/. Over the ten year period from 2010-11 to 2019-20 this crime has increased by 3%, including a 1% increase from 34,831 crimes in 2018-19 to 35,303 in 2019-20. Police-recorded murders involving a knife or sharp instrument in England and Wales in the 12 months to March 2022. Further information is available in the Data Considerations section below. There were 21 such crimes recorded in 2019-20. increased for a long period, but there was a sharp downward trend since they peaked in 2006-07. This may have resulted in additional offences being recorded in relation to drug driving and therefore may have played a part in the increase Driving under the influence being recorded. Sexual assault accounted for 37% of Sexual crimes in 2019-20. In February 2019 the Scottish Government published the research report 'Developing Information on Hate Crime Recorded by the Police in Scotland' (https://www.gov.scot/publications/developing-information-hate-crime-recorded-police-scotland/). Further information on quality issues is available in the Data Considerations section below, and in Annex 2. As the legislation noted above was introduced towards the end of 2019-20, this years recorded crime figures only include a small number of Coronavirus restrictions crimes. Other theft has consistently been the biggest contributor to Crimes of dishonesty, although this is experiencing a downward trend. From 2017-18 onwards it also includes Disclosing or threatening to disclose an intimate image. The research suggests that cyber enabled Other sexual crimes (i.e. Whilst the specific age of the victim cannot generally be determined from the data supplied by Police Scotland, many of the sexual crime codes used by the police to record crime make it clear when the victim was aged under 18 (for example, Sexual assault of older male child (13-15 years))[3]. As well as the new crimes being recorded under the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018 and Coronavirus restrictions (both referred to above in the Background to this bulletin), previous legislative changes and changes to recording will have some effect on the longer term time series. This includes a study of the characteristics and circumstances of police recorded hate crime, based on a review of crime records. This analysis identified that a number of offence codes are non-comparable over time. This category increased by 2% from 23,130 in 2018-19 to 23,691 in 2019-20. Updated figures for 2018-19 and 2019-20 are due to be published in Spring 2021. All figures are presented at a national level as the sample size is too small to provide robust estimates for geographies below this. 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Between 2018-19 and 2019-20, the number of Other crimes recorded by the police increased by 3%, from 62,422 to 64,589. A data cubedatasetin folders : Scottish Government, Crime and Justice Recorded Crimes and Offences Number, and rate per 10,000 population, of crimes and offences recorded by the police DataAboutAPI View as a spreadsheet To view as a spreadsheet, lockthe value for all but 2 dimensions by clicking the links below. In addition to the above measure, figures are also available for where the offensive weapon was used to commit another crime or offence against a person in a public place. As a result of this amendment to recording practice, crimes of handling an offensive weapon have been substantially higher since 2017-18. The recording of crime remains at one of the lowest levels seen since 1974. Glasgow City 's crime rates for 2019-2020 are the highest in Scotland, new figures reveal. A bulletin describing the level of recorded crimes and offences in Scotland during the month of January 2022. Miscellaneous offences account for around half (51%) of all offences recorded in Scotland in 2019-20. The symbolism was powerful as Sir Stephen urged them to renounce violence or risk returning to the court for real. Some of these sections include information on sexual crime; for example, the self-completion elements of the 2016-17 and 2017-18 surveys included questions on sexual victimisation, stalking and harassment, and partner abuse. In 2010, Brigadier David Allfrey, a former commander of 51 Scottish Brigade in Stirling, ran an adventure and leadership training scheme with former gang members. The Other miscellaneous offences category includes a wide range of offences, including Racially aggravated harassment, Racially aggravated conduct (see section below), False/hoax calls, Offences involving children and Offences involving animals/plants. This compares to an estimated 5% of drug possession crimes (or 1,500 estimated crimes) in 2017-18[6], the largest estimated increase of any drug type in 2018-19. This category is the largest in Crimes of dishonesty, accounting for 37% of these crimes. ): Crimes and offences recorded in Scotland per 10,000 population, 2010-11 to 2019-20, Table 5: Crimes and offences recorded by local authority area, 2019-20, Table 5 (Cont. recorded by the police in Scotland decreased by 1%, from 47,997 to 47,731. *This years figures include crimes under the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018 for the first time. experience. The rate for the whole of Scotland was 524 per ten thousand people, which. The Coronavirus Act 2020 and Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) (Scotland) Regulations 2020 were implemented on 25th March and 27th March 2020 respectively and have resulted in new crimes being recorded. Click 'Accept all cookies' to agree to all cookies that collect anonymous data. Last year this had reduced by a further three to 59. From its formation in 2005 the VRU proposed a fresh approach to tackling the problem. HMICSs 2014 Crime Audit provided a quality assessment of crime recording decisions regarding housebreaking. Whilst many incidents will have been dealt with by police without the need for enforcement, 107 Coronavirus restrictions crimes were recorded in 2019-20. Common assault and Breach of the peace etc. This compares to 127 occurring in a prison and 127 occurring in a school in 2018-19. Detail is provided on limited comparisons with recorded crime in England & Wales and Northern Ireland. Rescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash. 616 of these new offences were recorded in 2019-20. The comparison described above for overall crime levels should be viewed in this context which will also likely apply to Scotlands other city based local authorities. In a city notorious for . Within two years of implementing Operation Ceasefire in 1995, Boston had reduced violent crime by about 50%. Further information is available via the following link: https://www.gov.scot/publications/recorded-crime-scotland-attempted-murder-serious-assault-2008-09-2017-18/. In 2019-20 there were 92 offences of Racially aggravated harassment and 1,645 offences of Racially aggravated conduct. This segment includes information that should be considered to widen contextual understanding of the data provided on Group 2 - Sexual crimes. There were 2,585 emergency hospital admissions as a result of assault in 2018-19, of which 665 were due to assault with a sharp object and 1,938 were other assaults[2]. Scotland's Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) was set up to stem the tide of knife crime which saw Glasgow become Europe's murder capital. Seat belt offences account for 2% of Motor vehicle offences. However, knife possession has increased in recent years, with more than 2,300. They include measures seeking to educate potential offenders and change attitudes, as well as strategies based on enforcement. Scottish Government crime statistics for "handling an offensive weapon", though not directly comparable to Glasgow's knife figures, show that, during 2012/13, Lothian & Borders police. Further explanation of these trends is set out in the following sections for each crime group. What's he waiting for? The latest edition, for the 2017-18 reporting year was published in March 2019 and is available at: https://www.gov.scot/publications/drug-seizures-offender-characteristics-2017-18/. The next HMICS Crime Audit is scheduled to be published in December 2020. The total number of offences recorded has halved since 2013-14, including a 1% increase from 247,791 in 2018-19 to 250,662 in 2019-20 (Table 2). As well as Murder and Culpable homicide (common law), the Homicide etc. offences decreased by 13% from 2,466 in 2018-19 to 2,153 in 2019-20, the seventh consecutive decrease in these offences. During workshops, pupils are asked questions such as: "Is it sometimes ok to send a sexually explicit photo to another person?". The review found that over 90% of records in the sample studied had been correctly classified. These Official Statistics were introduced from April 2020 to inform users about the volume and type of crimes and offences recorded in Scotland during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Since then there has been a long-term decreasing trend, with a decrease of 74% between 1991 and 2019-20. Chart 9 shows the four categories within Sexual crimes over the last ten years, and gives an indication of the trend and scale of each category. The total number of crimes recorded by the police in Scotland in 2019-20 was 246,516. Theft by opening a lockfast place (OLP) accounted for 2% of Crimes of dishonesty in 2019-20. Statistics for 2016-17 were back-revised within the 2017-18 bulletin, to ensure time series continuity was not affected. This increase is due to the recording of 1,681 new crimes under the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018 in 2019-20, following its enactment on the 1st April 2019. Home Secretary Sajid Javid has condemned the "senseless violence" that has seen a rise in the number of teenagers being stabbed to death across the UK. Senior police officers examining ways to combat stabbings are turning their attention to Glasgow which has pioneered a highly successful knife crime prevention scheme. There was a 10% increase from 4,680 in 2018-19 to 5,160 in 2019-20. In Scotland, police collect crime statistics differently, so there are no separate records for knife attacks. This proportion is similar to the previous year. on the knife crime situation in the UK. Between 2018-19 and 2019-20, the number of Crimes of dishonesty recorded by the police in Scotland decreased by 3%, from 114,506 to 111,409. Dimensions Download To only allow the cookies that make the site work, click 'Use essential cookies only.' But as knife crime continues to dominate the front pages, can it really make a difference? These crimes account for 7% of Other crimes in 2019-20. Most of these crimes (86%) are for drug possession, where the quantity of drugs seized is small enough to be considered for personal use (as opposed to crimes of drug supply). and Urinating etc.) March 11, 2019. Table A1 contains more detailed breakdowns for Sexual crimes. Of the 504 Hate crimes examined, 94% were counted and classified correctly. Over the ten year period from 2010-11 to 2019-20 this crime has seen a decrease of 43%, although there has been a small increase of 1% or 52 crimes from 4,950 in 2018-19 to 5,002 crimes in 2019-20. This category increased by 2% from 10,989 in 2018-19 to 11,246 in 2019-20. It was designed to offer young people an alterative to gang membership, such as youth clubs, as well as the prospect of training and work. Shoplifting decreased by 8% from 33,523 in 2018-19 to 30,688 in 2019-20. However as these sources both relate to how Scotlands emergency services respond to fires, it would be anticipated that both should show similar trends over time. Scottish Government statisticians are continuing to engage with Police Scotland as they develop the information they hold on hate crime. Urinating etc. However, there was a 6% increase from 4,216 in 2018-19 to 4,484 in 2019-20, the fourth year-on-year increase following a prolonged decrease in these crimes. Due to the difference in scale of recorded crimes of Vandalism etc. The VRU sought inspiration from across the Atlantic in its bid to make Glasgow's streets safer. Workers are paired with a mentor who can help them master everything from basic employment skills, like turning up on time, through to debt management and relationship issues. Sexual assault and Rape and attempted rape accounted for 37% and 18% respectively of sexual crimes. Over the ten year period from 2010-11 to 2019-20 this crime group has decreased by 48%, including a 6% decrease from 13,777 in 2018-19 to 12,903 in 2019-20. The VRU was also influenced by LA-based Homeboy Industries, which offers gang members employment in its cafes. Chart 12 shows the number of crimes of Fire-raising, vandalism etc. accounted for 94% of crimes of Fire-raising, vandalism etc. Awareness of the potential impact of knife crime on all parties involved: the physical, emotional and legal consequences. More information can be found by accessing the Recorded Crime in Scotland, 2015-16 bulletin: https://www.gov.scot/publications/recorded-crime-scotland-2015-16/, Scottish Government statisticians reviewed a random sample of 500 common assault records from 2014-15 to develop a better understanding of the nature of this type of offence. As such, part of the increase in Other sexual crimes since 2016-17 is due to this legislative change. Help improve gov.scot by filling in a short survey. The total number of crimes recorded by the police in Scotland in 2019-20 was 246,516. Further information on the comparability of Group 6 is available in Annex 2. This is the highest total since 1946. For example, chalk outlines of a body and a knife once appeared in 15 areas identified as gang trouble spots. While the region saw a fall of 40 per cent in homicides in the decade after the initiative's launch, the murder rate has stayed steady over the past few. Recorded crime in Glasgow has reduced steadily until 2015/16. He famously convinced rival leaders to shake hands and give up their weapons. The number of recorded crimes in the Other sexual crimes and Sexual assault categories have changed markedly over time. Levels of violent crime increased for a long period, before entering a downward trend in 2002-03. Table A7 shows these offences for the last ten years. Drunkenness and other disorderly conduct includes offences such as Drunk and incapable, Disorderly on licensed premises and Consumption of alcohol in designated places, byelaws prohibited. Chart 4 shows that since 2010-11 all local authorities have seen a reduction in recorded crime. BBC Scotland looks at five key aspects of the VRU's work. It has also informed national debates, such as the case for minimum alcohol pricing. "Reducing violent and knife-related crime is key to our drive to improve public safety," said Ms Jamieson. The latest figures (2018-19) are available at: https://beta.isdscotland.org/find-publications-and-data/health-services/hospital-care/unintentional-injuries/. are not affected. The scheme, which was devised by US academic Jackson Katz, also coaches young people to challenge offensive behaviour. This varies from 45% in Na h-Eileanan Siar to a more limited 3% in Dumfries and Galloway. The Official Statistics on Drug Seizures and Offender Characteristics presents figures on the number and type of drug seizures made by Police Scotland. The national rate of recorded Motor vehicle offences increased from 215 per 10,000 population in 2018-19 to 223 per 10,000 population in 2019-20 (see Table 4). The national rate of recorded Sexual crimes decreased from 25 to 24 crimes per 10,000 population in 2019-20 (see Tables 4 and 7). Chart 11 shows the four largest categories within Crimes of dishonesty over the last ten years, and gives an indication of the trend and scale of each category. One of its early projects involved sending senior doctors into schools to share their harrowing experiences. And two years later he handed five men, aged 18 to 25, a role in the world-renowned Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Sexual crimes account for 5% of all crimes recorded in Scotland in 2019-20. 2 As these figures are estimates they have been rounded to the nearest 100. A separate Homicide in Scotland bulletin is produced by the Scottish Government which contains more detailed information on the crimes of Murder and Culpable homicide (common law). In 2012 there were 2.7 homicides. Sexual crimes have been on a long-term upward trend since 1974, with some fluctuations. In these cases just over half of weapons used were items other than knives or other articles with a blade or point. from 1971 onwards. However, there has been an overall decrease of 65% since 2013-14. The next Homicide in Scotland statistical bulletin will contain data for 2019-20 and will be published on October 27th 2020. For further information on the classification of crimes and offences, please see Chapter 7. The Vandalism etc. This homicide figure was the joint lowest number of recorded homicide cases for a single 12-month period since 1976. Video, Rescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. indecent photos of children were transferred from Group 6 Miscellaneous offences to Group 2 Sexual crimes and back-revised to 2009-10. There were 1,681 new crimes recorded under the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018 in 2019-20, the first year this legislation has been in place. Further details of this audit, and a link to the full audit, can be found in the User Guide. This includes a 22% decrease from 6,724 in 2018-19 to 5,234 in 2019-20. The VRU launched a mentoring project in schools which is designed to combat the emerging threat of cyberbullying and encourage children to stay safe online. 81,854 crimes and offences were recorded in Glasgow City, the highest total in Scotland, while the. Crimes against public justice account for 30% of Other crimes and include Bail offences, Resisting arrest and General attempts to pervert the course of justice. In 2019-20, the national rate of recorded Non-sexual crimes of violence increased from 15 to 17 crimes per 10,000 population (see Tables 4 and 7). The latest figures (for 2018-19) are available at: http://www.firescotland.gov.uk/about-us/fire-and-rescue-statistics.aspx. We said. The relative stability in recent years is set against a generally decreasing trend in recorded crime over the longer term, from a peak in 1991 when crime reached a record high of 572,921. Of these, 35 occurred in Glasgow City, 15 in South Lanarkshire and 11 in South Ayrshire. Even among gang members who refused to participate, data indicated a 25% fall in the number of offences committed. This follows an increasing trend since 2014-15. Areas were ranked according to the number of homicides and levels of violent and weapon crime, public disorder and numbers of police officers per 100,000 people. Over the ten year period from 2010-11 to 2019-20 this category decreased by 29%. This is 36 crimes (or less than 1%) higher than the level recorded in 2018-19 ( Chart 1 and Table 1 ). Detailed information on the victims of sexual crime is not collected in the main SCJS survey. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Meanwhile, VRU deputy director Will Linden has credited a dramatic reduction in school exclusions in Scotland over the last decade as a key factor in keeping children out of trouble. This was followed by Other crimes (26%), Fire-raising, vandalism etc. Other motor vehicle offences account for 19% of Motor vehicle offences. 0 teenagers were murdered with a knife or sharp object in the 12 month to March 2022. Visit 'Set cookie preferences' to control specific cookies. However, as these sources both generally relate to how Scotlands emergency services respond to the most serious types of assault, it would be anticipated that both should show similar trends over time. Prior to 2013-14 and the establishment of Police Scotland, the Scottish Government collected recorded offences data from the eight legacy forces, who in turn extracted the data from their own systems. Knife crime across Scotland exposed in shocking stats - and it's bad news if you're in Glasgow A Scottish Sun on Sunday probe found nationwide offences have soared by more than 25 per cent. Other theft consists of Theft of pedal cycles, Theft from a motor vehicle not elsewhere classified and Theft not elsewhere classified (excl. Main Findings: Recorded Crimes and Offences in Scotland, 4. Further information is available via the following link: https://www.gov.scot/publications/recorded-crime-scotland-sexual-crimes-2013-14-2016-17/. The Other category within Other crimes includes Treason; Conspiracy; Explosive offences; Wrecking, piracy and hijacking; and Crimes against public order. experience. ): Percentage of crimes / offences cleared up by the police, Scotland, 2010-11 to 2019-20, Table 4: Crimes and offences recorded in Scotland per 10,000 population, 2010-11 to 2019-20, Table 4 (Cont. For further information on the classification of crimes and offences, please see Chapter 7. Overall, this audit demonstrates that users of crime statistics can have confidence that crimes are being classified and counted correctly. 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