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Crime and justice in South Ayrshire

Council area

South west Scotland. 112,280 people in 1,224 square kilometres.

6 layers about crime and justice for South Ayrshire, 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 South Ayrshire.

Recorded crimes (Scotland)

CouncilScotland only
5,182
Scottish Government · 2025/26
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Recorded crimes (Scotland): South Ayrshire among every council32 areas from 470 to 55,193. The middle area is 6,365. South Ayrshire is 5,182.

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 South Ayrshire 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): South Ayrshire 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. South Ayrshire is 5.7 per 1,000.

Recorded crimes of dishonesty (Scotland)

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

In 2025/26, the recorded rate of crimes of dishonesty in South Ayrshire was 16.4 per 1,000 people.

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

Against Scotland
23% lower21.3 per 1,000
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Recorded crimes of dishonesty (Scotland): South Ayrshire 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. South Ayrshire is 16.4 per 1,000.

Recorded crime rate (Scotland)

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

In 2025/26, the recorded crime rate in South Ayrshire was 46.2 per 1,000 people.

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

Against Scotland
19% lower56.9 per 1,000
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Recorded crime rate (Scotland): South Ayrshire 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. South Ayrshire is 46.2 per 1,000.

Recorded sexual crimes (Scotland)

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

In 2025/26, the recorded rate of sexual crimes in South Ayrshire was 2.3 per 1,000 people.

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

Against Scotland
23% lower3.0 per 1,000
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Recorded sexual crimes (Scotland): South Ayrshire 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. South Ayrshire is 2.3 per 1,000.

Recorded crimes of violence (Scotland)

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

In 2025/26, the recorded rate of crimes of violence in South Ayrshire was 11.5 per 1,000 people.

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

Against Scotland
15% lower13.6 per 1,000
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Recorded crimes of violence (Scotland): South Ayrshire 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. South Ayrshire is 11.5 per 1,000.