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Crime and justice in Angus

Council area

North east Scotland. 114,610 people in 2,185 square kilometres.

6 layers about crime and justice for Angus, 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

Under 1,00020k or more

Recorded crimes (Scotland) for Angus.

Recorded crimes (Scotland)

CouncilScotland only
4,884
Scottish Government · 2025/26
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Recorded crimes (Scotland): Angus among every council32 areas from 470 to 55,193. The middle area is 6,365. Angus is 4,884.

Recorded damage and reckless behaviour (Scotland)

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5.8 per 1,000
Scottish Government · 2025/26

In 2025/26, the recorded rate of damage and reckless behaviour in Angus was 5.8 per 1,000 people.

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

Against Scotland
16% lower6.9 per 1,000
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Recorded damage and reckless behaviour (Scotland): Angus 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. Angus is 5.8 per 1,000.

Recorded crimes of dishonesty (Scotland)

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

In 2025/26, the recorded rate of crimes of dishonesty in Angus was 16.7 per 1,000 people.

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

Against Scotland
22% lower21.3 per 1,000
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Recorded crimes of dishonesty (Scotland): Angus 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. Angus is 16.7 per 1,000.

Recorded crime rate (Scotland)

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

In 2025/26, the recorded crime rate in Angus was 42.5 per 1,000 people.

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

Against Scotland
25% lower56.9 per 1,000
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Recorded crime rate (Scotland): Angus 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. Angus is 42.5 per 1,000.

Recorded sexual crimes (Scotland)

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

In 2025/26, the recorded rate of sexual crimes in Angus was 2.7 per 1,000 people.

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

Against Scotland
10% lower3.0 per 1,000
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Recorded sexual crimes (Scotland): Angus 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. Angus is 2.7 per 1,000.

Recorded crimes of violence (Scotland)

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

In 2025/26, the recorded rate of crimes of violence in Angus was 10.3 per 1,000 people.

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

Against Scotland
24% lower13.6 per 1,000
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Recorded crimes of violence (Scotland): Angus 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. Angus is 10.3 per 1,000.