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Recorded Crime in Scotland: September 2020
Official Statistics on crimes and offences recorded by the police in Scotland for September 2020.
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Table 2: Offences recorded by the police, Scotland, September 2019 and September 2020
| Crime group | September | % Change since | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2020 | September 2019 | |
| Total offences | 20,686 | 20,050 | -3% |
| Miscellaneous offences | 11,036 | 10,469 | -5% |
| Common assault | 4,989 | 4,533 | -9% |
| Breach of the peace etc. | 4,263 | 4,163 | -2% |
| Drunkenness and other disorderly conduct | 502 | 437 | -13% |
| Urinating etc. | 217 | 95 | -56% |
| Other miscellaneous offences | 1,065 | 1,241 | 17% |
| Motor vehicle offences | 9,650 | 9,581 | -1% |
| Dangerous and careless driving | 951 | 1,017 | 7% |
| Driving under the influence | 514 | 656 | 28% |
| Speeding | 2,326 | 1,979 | -15% |
| Unlawful use of vehicle | 2,972 | 3,241 | 9% |
| Vehicle defect offences | 542 | 542 | 0% |
| Seat belt offences | 244 | 148 | -39% |
| Mobile phone offences | 220 | 169 | -23% |
| Other motor vehicle offences | 1,881 | 1,829 | -3% |
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