Children’s Social Work Statistics 2022-23 - Secure Care

Secure Care Statistics for Scotland for 2022 to 2023 that cover data on children in secure care accommodation.


Headline statistics

  • During 2022-23, there were an average of 59 children in secure care accommodation – down 20% from an average of 74 children in 2021-22.
  • 154 admissions to secure care accommodation took place during 2022-23 – a 3% increase from the previous year (149).
  • On average, 37 children were from within Scotland (down 10% on 2021-22) and 22 were from outside Scotland (down 33% 2021-22).

Contact

Email: childrens.statistics@gov.scot

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