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Crime and justice in Moray

Council area

North Scotland. 94,730 people in 2,238 square kilometres.

6 layers about crime and justice for Moray, 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 Moray.

Recorded crimes (Scotland)

CouncilScotland only
4,190
Scottish Government · 2025/26
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Recorded crimes (Scotland): Moray among every council32 areas from 470 to 55,193. The middle area is 6,365. Moray is 4,190.

Recorded damage and reckless behaviour (Scotland)

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5.7 per 1,000
Scottish Government · 2025/26

In 2025/26, the recorded rate of damage and reckless behaviour in Moray was 5.7 per 1,000 people.

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

Against Scotland
17% lower6.9 per 1,000
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Recorded damage and reckless behaviour (Scotland): Moray 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. Moray is 5.7 per 1,000.

Recorded crimes of dishonesty (Scotland)

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

In 2025/26, the recorded rate of crimes of dishonesty in Moray was 11.6 per 1,000 people.

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

Against Scotland
46% lower21.3 per 1,000
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Recorded crimes of dishonesty (Scotland): Moray 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. Moray is 11.6 per 1,000.

Recorded crime rate (Scotland)

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

In 2025/26, the recorded crime rate in Moray was 44.1 per 1,000 people.

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

Against Scotland
22% lower56.9 per 1,000
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Recorded crime rate (Scotland): Moray 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. Moray is 44.1 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 Moray 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): Moray 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. Moray is 3.6 per 1,000.

Recorded crimes of violence (Scotland)

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

In 2025/26, the recorded rate of crimes of violence in Moray was 13.4 per 1,000 people.

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

Against Scotland
1% lower13.6 per 1,000
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Recorded crimes of violence (Scotland): Moray 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. Moray is 13.4 per 1,000.