Scotland ‘remains a safe place to live’ - Constance responds as serious assault and attempted murder fall to lowest level since 1977

Tuesday, 24 June 2025 10:31

Recorded crime has more than halved since 1991, according to newly-published official statistics. The Recorded Crime in Scotland 2024-25 bulletin shows that total crime remains at similar levels to 2023-24, with a small reduction in the headline figure. Levels of non-sexual crimes of violence have also dipped slightly over the year and continue to be 23% lower than in 2006-07 – with serious assault and attempted murder now at their lowest level since 1977. There was...Request free trial