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Indicators of progress: Definitions, data, baseline and trends information
Milestone 26: Reducing crime rates in disadvantaged areas
Indicator
This milestone is currently measured by three indicators taken from the Central recorded crime statistical collection. The information records those crimes reported and then recorded by the Police.
Availability of data
It is recognised that the current data source is insufficient to measure the crime rates in disadvantaged areas. The Scottish Executive is considering how best to produce more relevant information. Consultants are currently investigating the feasibility of the recording and collection of crime data at postcode level. A report is expected in October 2002. In addition, the introduction of the Community Safety Partnership Programme has had a positive impact on progressing the collection of postcode level crime data by the Police Service in Scotland.
Recorded crime
The information available shows that across Scotland, the Total number of crimes per 10,000 people fell from 851 in 1991 to 823 in 2001.
Changes in recorded crime figures in local authority areas
Table 26a : Changes in recorded crime figures in local authority areas
Source : Central recorded crime statistical collection: Scottish Executive
Note : Total crimes is not the sum of the crimes against person, crimes against property and crimes relating to drugs. Crimes against the person include the offences petty assault and breach of the peace.
Background data
Table 26b : Number of crimes by local authority
| Council area | Crimes against the person | Crimes against property | Crimes relating to drugs | Total crimes |
1999 | 2001 | 1999 | 2001 | 1999 | 2001 | 1999 | 2001 |
Aberdeen City | 8,553 | 8,250 | 28,772 | 24,385 | 1,617 | 1,550 | 32,604 | 28,071 |
Aberdeenshire | 4,981 | 4,782 | 8,894 | 8,298 | 717 | 787 | 10,606 | 10,127 |
Angus | 2,603 | 2,533 | 5,433 | 5,211 | 458 | 401 | 6,580 | 6,145 |
Argyll & Bute | 2,222 | 2,626 | 3,218 | 3,041 | 372 | 389 | 4,207 | 4,266 |
Clackmannanshire | 998 | 1,419 | 2,178 | 2,418 | 232 | 295 | 2,701 | 3,130 |
Dumfries & Galloway | 3,659 | 2,894 | 6,882 | 6,212 | 700 | 649 | 8,500 | 7,697 |
Dundee City | 6,098 | 5,286 | 14,829 | 13,984 | 738 | 904 | 17,651 | 16,130 |
East Ayrshire | 3,706 | 3,556 | 6,993 | 7,511 | 773 | 785 | 8,839 | 9,413 |
East Dunbartonshire | 1,491 | 1,602 | 4,743 | 4,157 | 284 | 465 | 5,447 | 5,115 |
East Lothian | 1,735 | 1,556 | 3,817 | 3,362 | 208 | 217 | 4,459 | 4,007 |
East Renfrewshire | 1,182 | 1,082 | 3,924 | 3,146 | 312 | 342 | 4,693 | 3,884 |
Edinburgh, City of | 13,192 | 13,677 | 46,832 | 43,798 | 2,927 | 3,118 | 54,363 | 52,034 |
Eilean Siar | 534 | 427 | 353 | 446 | 83 | 112 | 511 | 643 |
Falkirk | 3,764 | 3,995 | 7,806 | 6,719 | 680 | 844 | 9,381 | 8,697 |
Fife | 8,093 | 8,897 | 23,008 | 23,366 | 1,508 | 1,645 | 26,647 | 27,629 |
Glasgow City | 34,755 | 35,350 | 66,723 | 61,506 | 7,791 | 9,388 | 88,646 | 85,165 |
Highland | 6,093 | 6,524 | 8,914 | 9,030 | 1,296 | 1,370 | 11,468 | 12,061 |
Inverclyde | 2,788 | 3,062 | 6,062 | 5,557 | 769 | 995 | 7,709 | 7,684 |
Midlothian | 1,858 | 1,769 | 4,253 | 3,802 | 326 | 404 | 5,132 | 4,725 |
Moray | 2,755 | 3,216 | 4,128 | 4,363 | 288 | 261 | 4,868 | 5,283 |
North Ayrshire | 3,911 | 3,786 | 7,505 | 8,653 | 721 | 872 | 9,372 | 10,698 |
North Lanarkshire | 9,024 | 9,765 | 18,926 | 20,363 | 2,175 | 2,197 | 23,581 | 25,202 |
Orkney Islands | 275 | 272 | 263 | 301 | 58 | 27 | 374 | 380 |
Perth & Kinross | 2,665 | 2,547 | 6,489 | 6,422 | 784 | 745 | 7,984 | 7,701 |
Renfrewshire | 5,226 | 5,215 | 13,372 | 13,747 | 1,198 | 1,224 | 16,407 | 16,840 |
Scottish Borders | 2,012 | 2,271 | 4,216 | 3,986 | 719 | 661 | 5,509 | 5,304 |
Shetland Islands | 330 | 292 | 408 | 486 | 95 | 98 | 567 | 648 |
South Ayrshire | 3,155 | 2,721 | 5,397 | 6,179 | 752 | 896 | 6,985 | 7,886 |
South Lanarkshire | 8,502 | 8,628 | 17,372 | 15,016 | 1,482 | 1,864 | 21,465 | 19,388 |
Stirling | 1,623 | 2,277 | 4,677 | 3,598 | 385 | 838 | 5,545 | 5,174 |
West Dunbartonshire | 3,186 | 3,241 | 7,965 | 6,635 | 515 | 666 | 9,597 | 8,467 |
West Lothian | 3,470 | 3,691 | 11,405 | 9,118 | 907 | 1,166 | 13,305 | 11,499 |
Scotland Total | 154,439 | 157,209 | 355,757 | 334,816 | 31,870 | 36,175 | 435,703 | 421,093 |
Source : Central recorded crime statistical collection : Scottish Executive
Note : Total crimes is not the sum of the crime against person, crimes against property and crimes relating to drugs. Crimes against the person include the offences petty assault and breach of the peace.
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