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).