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Crime and justice in Midlothian

Council area

South east Scotland. 100,390 people in 355 square kilometres.

6 layers about crime and justice for Midlothian, 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 Midlothian.

Is Midlothian safe? What police records show

In 2025/26, the recorded crime rate in Midlothian was 49.9 per 1,000 people.

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

Police recorded 4,987 crimes in Midlothian in 2025/26, 49.9 per 1,000 people.

In 2025/26, the highest rates by type were for crimes of dishonesty (20.1 per 1,000 people), crimes of violence (12.3 per 1,000 people) and damage and reckless behaviour (7.5 per 1,000 people).

In 2024/25, the recorded crime rate in Midlothian was 49.6 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
49.9 per 1,000
Scottish Government · 2025/26

In 2025/26, the recorded crime rate in Midlothian was 49.9 per 1,000 people.

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

Against Scotland
12% lower56.9 per 1,000
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Recorded crime rate (Scotland): Midlothian 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. Midlothian is 49.9 per 1,000.

Recorded crimes (Scotland)

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4,987
Scottish Government · 2025/26
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Recorded crimes (Scotland): Midlothian among every council32 areas from 470 to 55,193. The middle area is 6,365. Midlothian is 4,987.

Recorded damage and reckless behaviour (Scotland)

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

In 2025/26, the recorded rate of damage and reckless behaviour in Midlothian was 7.5 per 1,000 people.

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

Against Scotland
9% higher6.9 per 1,000
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Recorded damage and reckless behaviour (Scotland): Midlothian 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. Midlothian is 7.5 per 1,000.

Recorded crimes of dishonesty (Scotland)

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

In 2025/26, the recorded rate of crimes of dishonesty in Midlothian was 20.1 per 1,000 people.

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

Against Scotland
6% lower21.3 per 1,000
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Recorded crimes of dishonesty (Scotland): Midlothian 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. Midlothian is 20.1 per 1,000.

Recorded sexual crimes (Scotland)

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

In 2025/26, the recorded rate of sexual crimes in Midlothian was 2.5 per 1,000 people.

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

Against Scotland
17% lower3.0 per 1,000
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Recorded sexual crimes (Scotland): Midlothian 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. Midlothian is 2.5 per 1,000.

Recorded crimes of violence (Scotland)

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

In 2025/26, the recorded rate of crimes of violence in Midlothian was 12.3 per 1,000 people.

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

Against Scotland
10% lower13.6 per 1,000
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Recorded crimes of violence (Scotland): Midlothian 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. Midlothian is 12.3 per 1,000.