About this data

Source: Scottish Government, Recorded Crime in Scotland, 2025-26

• Scotland has its own legal system and classifies crimes differently from England and Wales, so the figures are not directly comparable. Scotland's figures cover “crimes” only; less serious “offences” such as most assaults and breach of the peace are counted separately and not shown here.
• Calendar years up to 1994, then financial years (April to March). 1975 figures are incomplete.
• Since 2019, the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act and other new laws have added offences to the count.

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