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Recorded Crime in Scotland: November 2021
Official Statistics on crimes and offences recorded by the police in Scotland for November 2021.
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Table 2: Offences recorded by the police, Scotland, November 2019, 2020 and 2021
| Crime group | November | % Change since | % Change since | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | November 2020 | November 2019 | |
| Total offences | 20,135 | 20,443 | 17,913 | -12% | -11% |
| Miscellaneous offences | 10,361 | 10,047 | 9,544 | -5% | -8% |
| Common assault | 4,653 | 4,356 | 4,622 | 6% | -1% |
| Breach of the peace etc. | 4,059 | 3,914 | 3,433 | -12% | -15% |
| Drunkenness and other disorderly conduct | 383 | 430 | 205 | -52% | -46% |
| Urinating etc. | 187 | 39 | 120 | 208% | -36% |
| Other miscellaneous offences | 1,079 | 1,308 | 1,164 | -11% | 8% |
| Motor vehicle offences | 9,774 | 10,396 | 8,369 | -19% | -14% |
| Dangerous and careless driving | 989 | 942 | 896 | -5% | -9% |
| Driving under the influence | 622 | 719 | 603 | -16% | -3% |
| Speeding | 2,102 | 2,075 | 1,723 | -17% | -18% |
| Unlawful use of vehicle | 3,223 | 3,975 | 2,663 | -33% | -17% |
| Vehicle defect offences | 512 | 583 | 468 | -20% | -9% |
| Seat belt offences | 165 | 131 | 112 | -15% | -32% |
| Mobile phone offences | 165 | 115 | 92 | -20% | -44% |
| Other motor vehicle offences | 1,996 | 1,856 | 1,812 | -2% | -9% |
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