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Crime and justice in East Ayrshire

Council area

South west Scotland. 121,350 people in 1,270 square kilometres.

6 layers about crime and justice for East Ayrshire, 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 East Ayrshire.

Recorded crimes (Scotland)

CouncilScotland only
6,538
Scottish Government · 2025/26
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Recorded crimes (Scotland): East Ayrshire among every council32 areas from 470 to 55,193. The middle area is 6,365. East Ayrshire is 6,538.

Recorded damage and reckless behaviour (Scotland)

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7.0 per 1,000
Scottish Government · 2025/26

In 2025/26, the recorded rate of damage and reckless behaviour in East Ayrshire was 7.0 per 1,000 people.

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

Against Scotland
1% higher6.9 per 1,000
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Recorded damage and reckless behaviour (Scotland): East Ayrshire 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. East Ayrshire is 7.0 per 1,000.

Recorded crimes of dishonesty (Scotland)

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

In 2025/26, the recorded rate of crimes of dishonesty in East Ayrshire was 18.1 per 1,000 people.

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

Against Scotland
15% lower21.3 per 1,000
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Recorded crimes of dishonesty (Scotland): East Ayrshire 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. East Ayrshire is 18.1 per 1,000.

Recorded crime rate (Scotland)

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

In 2025/26, the recorded crime rate in East Ayrshire was 53.8 per 1,000 people.

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

Against Scotland
5% lower56.9 per 1,000
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Recorded crime rate (Scotland): East Ayrshire 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. East Ayrshire is 53.8 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 East Ayrshire 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): East Ayrshire 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. East Ayrshire is 2.3 per 1,000.

Recorded crimes of violence (Scotland)

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

In 2025/26, the recorded rate of crimes of violence in East Ayrshire was 12.6 per 1,000 people.

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

Against Scotland
7% lower13.6 per 1,000
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Recorded crimes of violence (Scotland): East Ayrshire 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. East Ayrshire is 12.6 per 1,000.