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Crime and justice in Fife

Council area

East Scotland. 373,990 people in 1,325 square kilometres.

6 layers about crime and justice for Fife, 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 Fife.

Recorded crimes (Scotland)

CouncilScotland only
20,437
Scottish Government · 2025/26
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Recorded crimes (Scotland): Fife among every council32 areas from 470 to 55,193. The middle area is 6,365. Fife is 20,437.

Recorded damage and reckless behaviour (Scotland)

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

In 2025/26, the recorded rate of damage and reckless behaviour in Fife was 7.4 per 1,000 people.

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

Against Scotland
7% higher6.9 per 1,000
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Recorded damage and reckless behaviour (Scotland): Fife 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. Fife is 7.4 per 1,000.

Recorded crimes of dishonesty (Scotland)

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

In 2025/26, the recorded rate of crimes of dishonesty in Fife was 21.0 per 1,000 people.

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

Against Scotland
1% lower21.3 per 1,000
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Recorded crimes of dishonesty (Scotland): Fife 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. Fife is 21.0 per 1,000.

Recorded crime rate (Scotland)

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

In 2025/26, the recorded crime rate in Fife was 54.5 per 1,000 people.

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

Against Scotland
4% lower56.9 per 1,000
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Recorded crime rate (Scotland): Fife 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. Fife is 54.5 per 1,000.

Recorded sexual crimes (Scotland)

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

In 2025/26, the recorded rate of sexual crimes in Fife was 3.6 per 1,000 people.

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

Against Scotland
20% higher3.0 per 1,000
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Recorded sexual crimes (Scotland): Fife 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. Fife is 3.6 per 1,000.

Recorded crimes of violence (Scotland)

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

In 2025/26, the recorded rate of crimes of violence in Fife was 14.1 per 1,000 people.

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

Against Scotland
4% higher13.6 per 1,000
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Recorded crimes of violence (Scotland): Fife 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. Fife is 14.1 per 1,000.