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Crime and justice in Dundee

Council area

North east Scotland. 148,390 people in 60 square kilometres.

6 layers about crime and justice for Dundee, 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 Dundee.

Is Dundee safe? What police records show

In 2025/26, the recorded crime rate in Dundee was 92.9 per 1,000 people.

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

Police recorded 13,924 crimes in Dundee in 2025/26, 92.9 per 1,000 people.

In 2025/26, the highest rates by type were for crimes of dishonesty (43.1 per 1,000 people), crimes of violence (19.6 per 1,000 people) and damage and reckless behaviour (10.9 per 1,000 people).

In 2024/25, the recorded crime rate in Dundee was 78.5 per 1,000 people.

Rates are per resident, so places that many people visit or work in, such as Glasgow and Edinburgh, can show higher rates than their residents alone would suggest.

Recorded crime rate (Scotland)

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

In 2025/26, the recorded crime rate in Dundee was 92.9 per 1,000 people.

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

Against Scotland
1.6 times56.9 per 1,000
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Recorded crime rate (Scotland): Dundee 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. Dundee is 92.9 per 1,000.

Recorded crimes (Scotland)

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13,924
Scottish Government · 2025/26
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Recorded crimes (Scotland): Dundee among every council32 areas from 470 to 55,193. The middle area is 6,365. Dundee is 13,924.

Recorded damage and reckless behaviour (Scotland)

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

In 2025/26, the recorded rate of damage and reckless behaviour in Dundee was 10.9 per 1,000 people.

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

Against Scotland
1.6 times6.9 per 1,000
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Recorded damage and reckless behaviour (Scotland): Dundee 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. Dundee is 10.9 per 1,000.

Recorded crimes of dishonesty (Scotland)

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

In 2025/26, the recorded rate of crimes of dishonesty in Dundee was 43.1 per 1,000 people.

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

Against Scotland
twice21.3 per 1,000
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Recorded crimes of dishonesty (Scotland): Dundee 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. Dundee is 43.1 per 1,000.

Recorded sexual crimes (Scotland)

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

In 2025/26, the recorded rate of sexual crimes in Dundee was 3.9 per 1,000 people.

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

Against Scotland
30% higher3.0 per 1,000
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Recorded sexual crimes (Scotland): Dundee 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. Dundee is 3.9 per 1,000.

Recorded crimes of violence (Scotland)

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

In 2025/26, the recorded rate of crimes of violence in Dundee was 19.6 per 1,000 people.

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

Against Scotland
44% higher13.6 per 1,000
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Recorded crimes of violence (Scotland): Dundee 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. Dundee is 19.6 per 1,000.