Scottish Crime and Justice Survey 2017/18: main findings

Main findings from the Scottish Crime and Justice Survey 2017-18 and the self-completion findings covering the period 2016-17 to 2017-18.


Table A1.3: Rates of crime in Scotland, per 10,000 households/individuals (2017/18)

Crime rates (to nearest 10) per 10,000 households / individuals Best estimate Lower estimate Upper estimate
All SCJS Crime 2,010 1,790 2,230
Property Crime 1,620 1,450 1,800
Vandalism 680 560 800
Motor vehicle vandalism 430 340 510
Property vandalism 260 180 330
All motor vehicle related theft 100 70 130
Theft of motor vehicle 10 0 30
Theft from motor vehicle 90 60 110
Attempted theft of/from motor vehicle 0 0 10
Housebreaking 100 60 150
Other household theft inc. bicycle theft 520 430 610
Other household theft 420 340 510
Bicycle theft 100 60 130
Personal theft (exc. Robbery) 210 160 260
Other theft 140 100 190
Theft from the person 70 50 90
Violent Crime 390 280 500
Assault 360 260 460
Serious assault 20 0 30
Robbery 20 0 60
Comparable Crime 1,290 1,100 1,470
Vandalism 680 560 800
Acquisitive crime 210 160 270
Violent crime 390 280 500
Number of respondents: 5,570

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