Recorded crime in Scotland: August 2020

Official Statistics on crimes and offences recorded by the police in Scotland for August 2020.


Table 2: Offences recorded by the police, Scotland, August 2019 and August 2020

August % Change since
Offence group 2019 2020 August 2019
Total offences 21,725 21,847 -1%
Miscellaneous offences 11,407 12,375 8%
Common assault 5,028 5,241 4%
Breach of the peace etc. 4,555 4,991 10%
Drunkenness and other disorderly conduct 525 601 14%
Urinating etc. 177 125 -29%
Other miscellaneous offences 1,122 1,417 26%
Motor vehicle offences 10,318 9,472 -8%
Dangerous and careless driving 957 1,072 12%
Driving under the influence 512 770 50%
Speeding 2,688 1,783 -34%
Unlawful use of vehicle 3,103 2,904 -6%
Vehicle defect offences 559 646 16%
Seat belt offences 265 261 -2%
Mobile phone offences 195 169 -13%
Other motor vehicle offences 2,039 1,867 -8%

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