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Crime and justice in Orkney Islands

Council area

North Scotland. 21,920 people in 1,015 square kilometres, the 5th most sparsely populated council in the UK.

6 layers about crime and justice for Orkney Islands, 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 Orkney Islands.

Recorded crimes (Scotland)

CouncilScotland only
539
Scottish Government · 2025/26
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Recorded crimes (Scotland): Orkney Islands among every council32 areas from 470 to 55,193. The middle area is 6,365. Orkney Islands is 539.

Recorded damage and reckless behaviour (Scotland)

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3.8 per 1,000
Scottish Government · 2025/26

In 2025/26, the recorded rate of damage and reckless behaviour in Orkney Islands was 3.8 per 1,000 people.

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

Against Scotland
45% lower6.9 per 1,000
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Recorded damage and reckless behaviour (Scotland): Orkney Islands 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. Orkney Islands is 3.8 per 1,000.

Recorded crimes of dishonesty (Scotland)

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

In 2025/26, the recorded rate of crimes of dishonesty in Orkney Islands was 7.0 per 1,000 people.

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

Against Scotland
67% lower21.3 per 1,000
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Recorded crimes of dishonesty (Scotland): Orkney Islands 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. Orkney Islands is 7.0 per 1,000.

Recorded crime rate (Scotland)

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

In 2025/26, the recorded crime rate in Orkney Islands was 24.5 per 1,000 people.

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

Against Scotland
57% lower56.9 per 1,000
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Recorded crime rate (Scotland): Orkney Islands 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. Orkney Islands is 24.5 per 1,000.

Recorded sexual crimes (Scotland)

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

In 2025/26, the recorded rate of sexual crimes in Orkney Islands was 1.9 per 1,000 people.

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

Against Scotland
37% lower3.0 per 1,000
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Recorded sexual crimes (Scotland): Orkney Islands 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. Orkney Islands is 1.9 per 1,000.

Recorded crimes of violence (Scotland)

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

In 2025/26, the recorded rate of crimes of violence in Orkney Islands was 6.3 per 1,000 people.

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

Against Scotland
54% lower13.6 per 1,000
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Recorded crimes of violence (Scotland): Orkney Islands 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. Orkney Islands is 6.3 per 1,000.