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Recorded Crime in Scotland: May 2020
Second edition of a new monthly release of Official Statistics on crimes and offences recorded by the police in Scotland providing information on the number of crimes and offences recorded during May 2020.
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Table 5: Offences recorded by the police, Scotland, April to May 2019 and April to May 2020
| Offence group | April to May | % Change since 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2020 | ||
| Total offences | 43,765 | 36,518 | -17% |
| Miscellaneous offences | 22,554 | 20,764 | -8% |
| Common assault | 9,917 | 8,113 | -18% |
| Breach of the peace etc. | 8,841 | 8,701 | -2% |
| Drunkenness and other disorderly conduct | 1,091 | 1,223 | 12% |
| Urinating etc. | 404 | 115 | -72% |
| Other miscellaneous offences | 2,301 | 2,612 | 14% |
| Motor vehicle offences | 21,211 | 15,754 | -26% |
| Dangerous and careless driving | 1,920 | 1,633 | -15% |
| Driving under the influence | 1,016 | 1,378 | 36% |
| Speeding | 5,613 | 2,391 | -57% |
| Unlawful use of vehicle | 6,384 | 6,506 | 2% |
| Vehicle defect offences | 1,296 | 767 | -41% |
| Seat belt offences | 596 | 214 | -64% |
| Mobile phone offences | 510 | 256 | -50% |
| Other motor vehicle offences | 3,876 | 2,609 | -33% |
Contact
Email: Justice_Analysts@gov.scot