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Crime and justice in Falkirk

Council area

Central Scotland. 160,230 people in 297 square kilometres.

6 layers about crime and justice for Falkirk, 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 Falkirk.

Recorded crimes (Scotland)

CouncilScotland only
8,838
Scottish Government · 2025/26
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Recorded crimes (Scotland): Falkirk among every council32 areas from 470 to 55,193. The middle area is 6,365. Falkirk is 8,838.

Recorded damage and reckless behaviour (Scotland)

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8.0 per 1,000
Scottish Government · 2025/26

In 2025/26, the recorded rate of damage and reckless behaviour in Falkirk was 8.0 per 1,000 people.

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

Against Scotland
16% higher6.9 per 1,000
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Recorded damage and reckless behaviour (Scotland): Falkirk 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. Falkirk is 8.0 per 1,000.

Recorded crimes of dishonesty (Scotland)

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

In 2025/26, the recorded rate of crimes of dishonesty in Falkirk was 17.6 per 1,000 people.

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

Against Scotland
17% lower21.3 per 1,000
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Recorded crimes of dishonesty (Scotland): Falkirk 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. Falkirk is 17.6 per 1,000.

Recorded crime rate (Scotland)

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

In 2025/26, the recorded crime rate in Falkirk was 55.2 per 1,000 people.

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

Against Scotland
3% lower56.9 per 1,000
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Recorded crime rate (Scotland): Falkirk 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. Falkirk is 55.2 per 1,000.

Recorded sexual crimes (Scotland)

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

In 2025/26, the recorded rate of sexual crimes in Falkirk was 3.2 per 1,000 people.

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

Against Scotland
7% higher3.0 per 1,000
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Recorded sexual crimes (Scotland): Falkirk 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. Falkirk is 3.2 per 1,000.

Recorded crimes of violence (Scotland)

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

In 2025/26, the recorded rate of crimes of violence in Falkirk was 16.4 per 1,000 people.

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

Against Scotland
21% higher13.6 per 1,000
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Recorded crimes of violence (Scotland): Falkirk 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. Falkirk is 16.4 per 1,000.