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Scottish cities

Violent crimes and offences, Scottish Cities 2018/19

Violent Crimes 10K Scotcities 201819In 2018/19, the rate of violent crimes and offences in Glasgow was markedly higher than that of other large Scottish cities and 81% higher than Scotland’s average. All of the large Scottish cities have recorded rates of violent crime that are higher than the Scottish average.

Trend in violent crimes and offences, Scottish cities, 2007/08 - 2018/19

Violent Crimes 10K Trend Scotcities 201819The chart above illustrates the trend of recorded violent crimes and offences from 2009/10 to 2018/19. From 2009/10 to 2014/15, the rate of violent crimes in Glasgow declined by 58%. The overall rate for Scotland also declined by 45% during this period. Between 2014/15 and the most recent period (2018/19), however, the rates of violent crimes per 10,000 population have increased in Scotland and all the Scottish cities.

Notes

This measure of violent crimes and offences includes recorded non-sexual crimes and offences of violence, such as murder, attempted murder, serious assault, common assault, and robbery.

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