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Daily Record
08-07-2025
- Daily Record
Scotland's most dangerous areas named by government as major city tops list
The latest crime rate statistics also name the least dangerous areas across the country Scotland's areas with the highest crime rates have been revealed, with a major city found to be the area of the country with the highest proportion. On June 24, the Scottish Government shared its annual Recorded Crime in Scotland report. The new report reveals the number of crimes and offences recorded by the police in Scotland in 2024-25. The total crime rate in Scotland was revealed to be 545 per 10,000 population over the past year, down from 546 in 2023-24. Over the past 10 years, total recorded crime in the country has decreased by two per cent. The area of Scotland with the highest crime rate over the past year is Glasgow City. In Scotland's largest city, there were found to be 829 crimes per 10,000 population recorded. Following behind as the area in Scotland with the second highest crime rate is Dundee City. According to the Scottish Government, there were 783 crimes per 10,000 population in Dundee in 2024-25. The City of Edinburgh was revealed as the area of Scotland with the third highest crime rate across the past year. The Recorded Crime in Scotland report states that there were 728 crimes recorded per 10,000 people in the Scottish capital. Rounding out the top five areas with the highest crime rates in Scotland are West Dunbartonshire and Aberdeen City. The former had 657 crimes per 10,000 population recorded in 2024-25, while Aberdeen City was found to have a crime rate of 629. On the other hand, the area of Scotland with the lowest crime rate over the past year is the Shetland Islands. In Shetland, there were just 180 crimes recorded per 10,000 people in 2024-25. The area of the country with the second lowest crime rate is Na h-Eileanan Siar, according to the Recorded Crime in Scotland report. Also known as the Western Isles, there were 220 crimes recorded per 10,000 population in the region. Completing the top five areas of Scotland with the lowest crime rates are the Orkney Islands, East Dunbartonshire, and East Renfrewshire. The crime rates in the three council areas were revealed to be 234, 242, and 264 per 10,000 population respectively. Overall, between 2023-24 and 2024-25, recorded crime decreased in 21 local authorities, increased in seven, and remained stable in four. East Renfrewshire saw the biggest percentage increase, up 9 per cent, while the Shetland Islands experienced the largest decrease—down 17 per cent. The majority of crimes committed in Scotland over the past year, making up 37 per cent of the total, were crimes of dishonesty. This includes shoplifting, other theft, fraud, and housebreaking. Meanwhile, non-sexual crimes of violence made up 24 per cent of all crimes recorded in 2024-25. Crimes against society are third with 21 per cent, followed by damage and reckless behaviour with 13 per cent and sexual crimes with five per cent. See below for the full list of the areas of Scotland with the highest and lowest crime rates between 2024 and 2025. More information can be found on the Recorded Crime in Scotland report on the Scottish Government website. Total number of recorded crimes per 10,000 population in each area of Scotland Glasgow City — 829 Dundee City — 783 City of Edinburgh — 728 West Dunbartonshire — 657 Aberdeen City — 629 North Ayrshire — 569 North Lanarkshire — 567 West Lothian — 546 Dumfries and Galloway — 534 East Ayrshire — 533 Renfrewshire — 518 Inverclyde — 515 Clackmannanshire — 509 Fife — 506 Falkirk — 506 Midlothian — 504 South Lanarkshire — 489 South Ayrshire — 462 Highland — 434 Moray — 418 East Lothian — 418 Angus — 408 Stirling — 399 Perth and Kinross — 398 Argyll and Bute — 395 Scottish Borders — 390 Aberdeenshire — 290 East Renfrewshire — 264 East Dunbartonshire — 242 Orkney Islands — 234 Na h-Eileanan Siar — 220 Shetland Islands —180
Yahoo
04-07-2025
- Yahoo
Data on Edinburgh drink drivers released as police issue crackdown
It has been revealed that Edinburgh had 491 reports of drink driving in the past year. Data released by the Recorded Crime in Scotland report comes as Police Scotland are launching their annual summer clampdown on rule breaking motorists, which runs until July 13. Although the City of Edinburgh had close to 500 incidents reported, the capital pales in comparison with Glasgow which had 1,026 cases lodged with police. READ MORE: Edinburgh man swore at resident while demanding they 'do their own dishes' READ MORE: East Lothian nurse caught after police raid home with disturbing discovery North Lanarkshire was the next worst locality with 745 offences and the Highlands closely followed with 654. South Lanarkshire had 493. "Four in ten motorists (41 per cent) admitted to consuming more alcohol whilst Scotland was in lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic," said AlcoSense Managing Director Hunter Abbott. "Worryingly, 15 per cent said their drinking habits have remained at the same level since. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. "So it seems that, whilst most Scots are showing a far more responsible attitude towards drinking and driving, a stubborn hard core may account for the increase in alcohol-related accidents." Abbott added: "When you go out socialising this summer, plan ahead for how you'll get home. And if you've been drinking the night before, test yourself with a personal breathalyser in the morning to check you're clear. "The risk of being in a fatal accident increases significantly with alcohol in your system - even if you are below the legal limit." Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox Police are warning drivers to leave their car at home when enjoying a drink during the summer months. Over the next two weeks, we will be conducting intelligence-led high visibility patrols and roadside checks to detect those driving under the influence of drink or drugs. Officers will also be looking out for early morning motorists that may still be under the influence from the night before. During last year's festive enforcement campaign, Police Scotland conducted 4,779 breath tests and 963 roadside drug checks.
Edinburgh Live
04-07-2025
- Edinburgh Live
Data on Edinburgh drink drivers released as police issue crackdown
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info It has been revealed that Edinburgh had 491 reports of drink driving in the past year. Data released by the Recorded Crime in Scotland report comes as Police Scotland are launching their annual summer clampdown on rule breaking motorists, which runs until July 13. Although the City of Edinburgh had close to 500 incidents reported, the capital pales in comparison with Glasgow which had 1,026 cases lodged with police. North Lanarkshire was the next worst locality with 745 offences and the Highlands closely followed with 654. South Lanarkshire had 493. "Four in ten motorists (41 per cent) admitted to consuming more alcohol whilst Scotland was in lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic," said AlcoSense Managing Director Hunter Abbott. "Worryingly, 15 per cent said their drinking habits have remained at the same level since. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sentstraight to your messages. "So it seems that, whilst most Scots are showing a far more responsible attitude towards drinking and driving, a stubborn hard core may account for the increase in alcohol-related accidents." Abbott added: "When you go out socialising this summer, plan ahead for how you'll get home. And if you've been drinking the night before, test yourself with a personal breathalyser in the morning to check you're clear. "The risk of being in a fatal accident increases significantly with alcohol in your system - even if you are below the legal limit." Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox Police are warning drivers to leave their car at home when enjoying a drink during the summer months. Over the next two weeks, we will be conducting intelligence-led high visibility patrols and roadside checks to detect those driving under the influence of drink or drugs. Officers will also be looking out for early morning motorists that may still be under the influence from the night before. During last year's festive enforcement campaign, Police Scotland conducted 4,779 breath tests and 963 roadside drug checks.
Daily Record
01-07-2025
- Politics
- Daily Record
Scots fear crime is rising in their local area as SNP Government accused of 'hollowing out' police
Only 11 per cent of Scots believe the crime rate in their area has fallen in recent years, a poll has found. The SNP Government has been urged to make policing a "greater priority" after a poll found a third of Scots believe crime in their neighbourhood has increased. Research by Survation revealed that 34 per cent of people think the crime rate in their areas is either a little or a lot more than it was two years ago. The concerns come despite official figures showing recorded crime in 2024-25 was down slightly from the previous year – and has more than halved since 1991. But polling carried out for 1919 magazine found only 11 per cent of people believed the crime rate in their area to be down over the last two years. Nearly two-thirds of Scots added they were not confident the police have enough resources to prevent crime happening in the first place, while almost half said the same for dealing with incidents as they occur. It found 51 per cent also said they were not confident the police have the resources to respond quickly to calls and information from the public. And 46 per cent were not confident police in their area have enough resources to solve crimes, and 58 per cent are concerned they are not able to provide a visible presence in the community. David Threadgold, chair of the Scottish Police Federation, said: 'When police have the tools and the resources, they have the ability to get the job done but, at present, we're not able to carry out basic police functions like interacting with the public to prevent crime in the first place. "Operational cops are hamstrung because they are carrying out health functions. Policing has got to become a greater priority for Government.' Labour justice spokesperson Pauline McNeill said: 'Everyone should be able to feel safe in their local community. However, this poll suggests that for too many people, that is sadly not the case.' She added that this 'pinpoints exactly the problem with policing under the SNP' – saying the Government has 'allowed basic policing to decline, therefore trust in the police service is being eroded'. McNeill insisted: 'Members of the public must be given the reassurance that when they need help, our police will be there for them. "Unfortunately, this SNP Government has failed to back Police Scotland, just as it has allowed public services to decline.' Angela Constance said she was 'concerned' to hear of a 'perceived increase in crime' as she stressed the Scottish Government was providing record budget funding for policing. The Justice Secretary said: "I want to reassure people that Scotland continues to be a safe place to live with reported crime falling by more than half since 1991. "This is backed up by the recently published Recorded Crime in Scotland 2024-25, which shows reported crime falling by more than half since 1991 and the flagship Scottish Crime and Justice Survey which also showed people feel safer in their communities.' She added: 'This year, we will invest £4.2 billion across the justice system including a record £1.64 billion for policing – an increase of £90 million on 2024-25." A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'We welcome scrutiny and the Chief Constable is very clear about the priority of strengthening the front line as part of our vision of safer communities, less crime, supported victims and a thriving workforce. "Over a period of many years Scotland has experienced less crime. However, we are not complacent and work in partnership to ensure the country remains a safe place to live and work."
Scottish Sun
24-06-2025
- Politics
- Scottish Sun
John Swinney's SNP accused of running Scotland into the ground as grim figures expose broken public services
Dire stats on booze deaths and school violence underline the state of the nation WHAT A STATE John Swinney's SNP accused of running Scotland into the ground as grim figures expose broken public services Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) JOHN Swinney's SNP has been accused of running Scotland into the ground as grim figures exposed our broken public services. Cancer treatment waits are the worst on record, sex crimes are up amid falling cop numbers, and homebuilding is at a new low. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 John Swinney's SNP has been accused of running Scotland into the ground Credit: PA 5 One in three cancer patients did not start treatment by the target date Credit: Alamy 5 Violence in kids has also increased, with 152 pupils found with weapons Credit: Alamy Dire stats on booze deaths and school violence underline the state of the nation, days before MSPs start a ten-week summer break. On Tuesday night, John Swinney was told the buck stops with him and his Nats ministers for our 'broken' country. Scots Labour leader Anas Sarwar said: 'From violence in our schools and on our streets, the crisis in our NHS and a housing crisis with no solution in sight, the SNP have had the power — but no plan. 'Scots are waiting months for a GP or medical appointment, our teachers are crying out for support, and communities are being left behind. 'But the truth is the SNP can't fix what they've broken. Scotland needs a new direction.' The first devastating report that revealed the nation's disastrous state was the Recorded Crime in Scotland bulletin for 2024-25. It showed sex offences have soared, with almost 15,000 incidents in the 12 months to April — the second-highest tally since 1971. Rapes and attempted rapes rose by 15 per cent in a year to 2,897, almost eight a day. That's a 60 per cent rise over the last decade. And weapon-carrying offences in schools jumped by 11 per cent to 152. The figures emerged days after campaigners against knife crimes took to Glasgow's streets. Police Scotland reported in March that it had 16,533 officers, a decrease of 878 since 2020. John Swinney defends Gray's car use after minister was 'driven to pub' Tory shadow justice secretary Liam Kerr said: 'These shocking rises are the inevitable consequence of the SNP's savage cuts to frontline policing. 'Our streets are becoming less safe. The buck stops with the SNP, who have undermined our police and left our justice system at breaking point.' Levels of non-sexual crimes of violence dipped slightly over the year and are 23 per cent lower than in 2006-07. Justice Secretary Angela Constance insisted: 'Scotland continues to be a safe place to live. But I am concerned about a rise in reported sexual crimes. 'Our action to tackle sexual offending includes increasing confidence in the justice system so more victims come forward, improving support for victims and modernising the law.' 'SHAME' OF BED BLOCK By Mark McLaughlin BED-blocking hit a record high with patients spending 720,000 days in hospital after being deemed fit to leave. It was the highest total since stats on delayed discharge were first compiled in 2016. Figures for 2024-25 showed 6,600 stuck on wards because appropriate community care was not available. Scots Tories health spokesman Dr Sandesh Gulhane said the stats should 'shame every SNP minister'. The GP added: 'It's blocking beds needed for critical operations. "It's also soul-destroying for patients who are desperate to get out of hospital.' Health Secretary Neil Gray said: 'We are determined to deliver the reform our NHS needs to ensure it provides quality care for everyone now and into the future.' But Rape Crisis Scotland chief executive Sandy Brindley said the rise in sex crimes was 'staggering' and 'alarming'. She told the BBC: 'I'm as sure as I can be that this is linked to pornography and the toxic masculinity and culture young men in particular are being exposed to online.' Ms Brindley said the rise 'should be a wake-up call to the Scottish Government' to improve education on relationships and consent. Separate shameful data revealed cancer waiting times are at their worst level ever, with one in three patients facing 'deadly' delays. Nearly a third diagnosed with 'an urgent suspicion of cancer' waited more than two months for treatment, despite a government pledge that they'd be seen within 62 days. WARD EASE 'THANKS' A TOP doctor has claimed NHS users 'should be grateful' to patients who go private as they are freeing up hospital beds. Dr Iain Kennedy, right, blamed 'long waiting lists' as a survey showed a third of Scots households have paid for treatment. The BMA Scotland chairman told their Liverpool conference: 'We should show appreciation to people forced to dip into their own pockets.' Warning 'how bad things are', he added: 'The NHS is dying before our eyes.' Only 69 per cent started therapy on target in the first three months of 2025, down from 73 per cent last year and almost 84 per cent before the Covid pandemic. NHS Lanarkshire was the only health board to meet the target, Public Health Scotland said. Dr Sorcha Hume, of Cancer Research UK, called the soaring waiting times 'unacceptable". She said: 'The Scottish Government must take urgent action. 'We need a significant increase in investment in the workforce. 'Reforms to NHS infrastructure and services are also required.' It was also revealed the number of women with breast cancer is expected to increase by 30 per cent in the next two decades to 71,000. DIVIDE ON DRINK DEATHS By Craig Paton THE poorest Scots are six times more likely to die from alcohol than the most well-off, according to figures. Health chiefs found 54.4 drink-linked fatalities per 100,000 in the ten per cent most deprived areas compared to just nine in the most affluent parts. And they warned of a 21 per cent surge in liver and heart disease, strokes and cancer by 2043 if alcohol habits continue. Public Health Scotland found Scots drink 50 per cent more than the recommended 14-unit limit. Dr Tara Shivaji, of PHS, warned: 'This means thousands more individuals and families facing the devastating impacts of alcohol-related ill-health. 'Scotland is consuming too much alcohol.' Charity Breast Cancer Now said Scots patients are complaining about 'long, anxious waits for a diagnosis and treatment'. And Tory health spokesman Dr Sandesh Gulhane said: 'Scotland is facing a ticking timebomb when it comes to cancer cases on the SNP's watch.' Scottish Labour's deputy leader Jackie Baillie called the record rise in Big-C delays 'disastrous' Health Secretary Neil Gray said: 'We have directed £14million of the additional care funding for 2025/26 to cancer waiting times, with a focus on colorectal, urological and breast.' Meanwhile, official figures show housebuilding has dropped to its lowest level in more than a decade. Only 11,902 private sector pads and 3,151 social homes were started last year, the lowest since 2012. THEFTS HIGHEST IN 54 YEARS By Graham Mann RETAILERS suffered 44,730 thefts — 122 a day — as shoplifting surged to a 54-year high. Ministers' figures showed cases soared by 16 per cent in 2024-25 hitting the highest level since 1971. Justice Secretary Angela Constance last night pledged £4.2billion for justice chiefs saying: 'I recognise the significant harm and disruption caused by retail crime.' Domestic abuse cases rocketed by 26 per cent with drug supply crimes up 14 per cent and 20 serious assaults on cops. Labour's Mark Griffin said: 'Eye-watering rents are piling pressure on families, homelessness is shamefully high, people are stuck on endless social housing lists, and the dream of home ownership is slipping out of reach for a generation.' The flagship Affordable Housing Supply Programme also fell by 31 per cent. That's despite the Scottish Government declaring a national housing emergency in 2024. Tory Meghan Gallacher blamed the SNP's 'reckless plans for permanent rent controls'. She said: 'A hostile environment for investors has led to this disastrous collapse.' Mairi McAllan, the Housing Secretary admitted the Scottish Government had to 'step up' its efforts. She added: 'These challenges are made harder to tackle due to an incredibly difficult financial settlement from the UK Government.' 5 Sex crimes rose by 15 per cent wth 15,000 offences recorded in a year, the second highest since 1971 Credit: Alamy
