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Crime and justice in Aberdeen City

Council area

North east Scotland. 230,180 people in 186 square kilometres.

6 layers about crime and justice for Aberdeen City, each at the level its publisher released it, with its own date and source.

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Crimes by council

Recorded crimes and offences in Scotland · 2025/26

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Recorded crimes (Scotland) for Aberdeen City.

Recorded crimes (Scotland)

CouncilScotland only
15,461
Scottish Government · 2025/26
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Recorded crimes (Scotland): Aberdeen City among every council32 areas from 470 to 55,193. The middle area is 6,365. Aberdeen City is 15,461.

Recorded damage and reckless behaviour (Scotland)

CouncilScotland only
7.3 per 1,000
Scottish Government · 2025/26

In 2025/26, the recorded rate of damage and reckless behaviour in Aberdeen City was 7.3 per 1,000 people.

That compares with 6.9 per 1,000 people across Scotland.

Against Scotland
6% higher6.9 per 1,000
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Recorded damage and reckless behaviour (Scotland): Aberdeen City among every council32 areas from 3.4 per 1,000 to 10.9 per 1,000. The middle area is 6.5 per 1,000. Aberdeen City is 7.3 per 1,000.

Recorded crimes of dishonesty (Scotland)

CouncilScotland only
24.7 per 1,000
Scottish Government · 2025/26

In 2025/26, the recorded rate of crimes of dishonesty in Aberdeen City was 24.7 per 1,000 people.

That compares with 21.3 per 1,000 people across Scotland.

Against Scotland
16% higher21.3 per 1,000
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Recorded crimes of dishonesty (Scotland): Aberdeen City among every council32 areas from 3.1 per 1,000 to 43.1 per 1,000. The middle area is 16.7 per 1,000. Aberdeen City is 24.7 per 1,000.

Recorded crime rate (Scotland)

CouncilScotland only
66.7 per 1,000
Scottish Government · 2025/26

In 2025/26, the recorded crime rate in Aberdeen City was 66.7 per 1,000 people.

That compares with 56.9 per 1,000 people across Scotland.

Against Scotland
17% higher56.9 per 1,000
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Recorded crime rate (Scotland): Aberdeen City among every council32 areas from 20.3 per 1,000 to 92.9 per 1,000. The middle area is 50.0 per 1,000. Aberdeen City is 66.7 per 1,000.

Recorded sexual crimes (Scotland)

CouncilScotland only
3.3 per 1,000
Scottish Government · 2025/26

In 2025/26, the recorded rate of sexual crimes in Aberdeen City was 3.3 per 1,000 people.

That compares with 3.0 per 1,000 people across Scotland.

Against Scotland
10% higher3.0 per 1,000
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Recorded sexual crimes (Scotland): Aberdeen City among every council32 areas from 1.4 per 1,000 to 4.0 per 1,000. The middle area is 2.8 per 1,000. Aberdeen City is 3.3 per 1,000.

Recorded crimes of violence (Scotland)

CouncilScotland only
17.2 per 1,000
Scottish Government · 2025/26

In 2025/26, the recorded rate of crimes of violence in Aberdeen City was 17.2 per 1,000 people.

That compares with 13.6 per 1,000 people across Scotland.

Against Scotland
26% higher13.6 per 1,000
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Recorded crimes of violence (Scotland): Aberdeen City among every council32 areas from 5.9 per 1,000 to 19.6 per 1,000. The middle area is 12.3 per 1,000. Aberdeen City is 17.2 per 1,000.