Scottish Crime and Justice Survey 2016/17: main findings

This report details the main findings from the Scottish Crime and Justice Survey conducted 2016-2017.

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Table A1.3: Rates of crime in Scotland, per 10,000 households/individuals (2016/17)

Crime rates per 10,000 households/ individuals Best estimate Lower estimate Upper estimate
ALL SCJS CRIME 2,250 1,980 2,510
PROPERTY CRIME 1,730 1,540 1,920
Vandalism 680 570 780
Motor vehicle vandalism 330 270 400
Property vandalism 340 260 420
All motor vehicle related theft 160 110 200
Theft of motor vehicle 10 0 20
Theft from motor vehicle 140 100 180
Attempted theft of/from motor vehicle 10 0 10
Housebreaking 110 70 140
Other household theft inc. bicycle theft 520 430 610
Other household theft 430 350 500
Bicycle theft 90 40 150
Personal theft (exc. Robbery) 280 200 350
Other theft 180 130 240
Theft from the person 90 50 130
VIOLENT CRIME 510 380 650
Assault 500 370 630
Serious assault 40 0 80
Robbery 20 0 30
COMPARABLE CRIME 1,400 1,200 1,520
Vandalism 680 570 780
Acquisitive crime 210 150 270
Violent crime 510 380 650
Number of respondents: 5,570

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