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Scottish Crime Recording Standard: crime recording and counting rules 2026 to 2027
Crime recording and counting rules for the Scottish Crime Recording Standard (SCRS). These are overseen, approved, maintained and developed by the Scottish Crime Recording Board (SCRB).
Section G - Notification of Crime via Internet
Where the reporting of specific crimes/offences via the Internet is in place such reports will be assessed and recorded appropriately.
Where an e-mail is received which does not fall into the appropriate crime category i.e. lost property, advice required etc, the relevant department will be notified and required to act upon it appropriately.
Contact
Email: Justice_Analysts@gov.scot