Recorded Crime in Scotland: June 2020

Third 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 June 2020.

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Table 2: Offences recorded by the police, Scotland, June 2019 and June 2020

June % Change since
Offence group 2019 2020 June 2019
Total offences 21,645 21,892 1%
Miscellaneous offences 11,454 11,881 4%
Common assault 5,046 4,400 -13%
Breach of the peace etc. 4,545 4,827 6%
Drunkenness and other disorderly conduct 609 889 46%
Urinating etc. 214 131 -39%
Other miscellaneous offences 1,040 1,634 57%
Motor vehicle offences 10,191 10,011 -2%
Dangerous and careless driving 914 1,049 15%
Driving under the influence 512 788 54%
Speeding 2,649 2,350 -11%
Unlawful use of vehicle 3,067 3,301 8%
Vehicle defect offences 597 630 6%
Seat belt offences 307 222 -28%
Mobile phone offences 231 177 -23%
Other motor vehicle offences 1,914 1,494 -22%

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