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Crime and justice in City of Edinburgh

Council area

South east Scotland. 531,370 people in 263 square kilometres.

6 layers about crime and justice for City of Edinburgh, 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 City of Edinburgh.

Recorded crimes (Scotland)

CouncilScotland only
39,483
Scottish Government · 2025/26
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Recorded crimes (Scotland): City of Edinburgh among every council32 areas from 470 to 55,193. The middle area is 6,365. City of Edinburgh is 39,483.

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 City of Edinburgh 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): City of Edinburgh 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. City of Edinburgh is 7.3 per 1,000.

Recorded crimes of dishonesty (Scotland)

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

In 2025/26, the recorded rate of crimes of dishonesty in City of Edinburgh was 40.1 per 1,000 people.

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

Against Scotland
1.9 times21.3 per 1,000
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Recorded crimes of dishonesty (Scotland): City of Edinburgh 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. City of Edinburgh is 40.1 per 1,000.

Recorded crime rate (Scotland)

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

In 2025/26, the recorded crime rate in City of Edinburgh was 74.4 per 1,000 people.

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

Against Scotland
31% higher56.9 per 1,000
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Recorded crime rate (Scotland): City of Edinburgh 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. City of Edinburgh is 74.4 per 1,000.

Recorded sexual crimes (Scotland)

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

In 2025/26, the recorded rate of sexual crimes in City of Edinburgh was 2.3 per 1,000 people.

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

Against Scotland
23% lower3.0 per 1,000
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Recorded sexual crimes (Scotland): City of Edinburgh 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. City of Edinburgh is 2.3 per 1,000.

Recorded crimes of violence (Scotland)

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

In 2025/26, the recorded rate of crimes of violence in City of Edinburgh was 14.0 per 1,000 people.

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

Against Scotland
3% higher13.6 per 1,000
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Recorded crimes of violence (Scotland): City of Edinburgh 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. City of Edinburgh is 14.0 per 1,000.