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Crime and justice in Stirling

Council area

West Scotland. 94,040 people in 2,253 square kilometres.

6 layers about crime and justice for Stirling, each at the level its publisher released it, with its own date and source.

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Recorded crimes and offences in Scotland · 2025/26

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Recorded crimes (Scotland) for Stirling.

Is Stirling safe? What police records show

In 2025/26, the recorded crime rate in Stirling was 44.9 per 1,000 people.

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

Police recorded 4,232 crimes in Stirling in 2025/26, 44.9 per 1,000 people.

In 2025/26, the highest rates by type were for crimes of dishonesty (14.9 per 1,000 people), crimes of violence (12.9 per 1,000 people) and damage and reckless behaviour (5.9 per 1,000 people).

In 2024/25, the recorded crime rate in Stirling was 39.6 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
44.9 per 1,000
Scottish Government · 2025/26

In 2025/26, the recorded crime rate in Stirling was 44.9 per 1,000 people.

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

Against Scotland
21% lower56.9 per 1,000
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Recorded crime rate (Scotland): Stirling 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. Stirling is 44.9 per 1,000.

Recorded crimes (Scotland)

CouncilScotland only
4,232
Scottish Government · 2025/26
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Recorded crimes (Scotland): Stirling among every council32 areas from 470 to 55,193. The middle area is 6,365. Stirling is 4,232.

Recorded damage and reckless behaviour (Scotland)

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

In 2025/26, the recorded rate of damage and reckless behaviour in Stirling was 5.9 per 1,000 people.

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

Against Scotland
14% lower6.9 per 1,000
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Recorded damage and reckless behaviour (Scotland): Stirling 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. Stirling is 5.9 per 1,000.

Recorded crimes of dishonesty (Scotland)

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

In 2025/26, the recorded rate of crimes of dishonesty in Stirling was 14.9 per 1,000 people.

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

Against Scotland
30% lower21.3 per 1,000
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Recorded crimes of dishonesty (Scotland): Stirling 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. Stirling is 14.9 per 1,000.

Recorded sexual crimes (Scotland)

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

In 2025/26, the recorded rate of sexual crimes in Stirling was 2.8 per 1,000 people.

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

Against Scotland
7% lower3.0 per 1,000
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Recorded sexual crimes (Scotland): Stirling 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. Stirling is 2.8 per 1,000.

Recorded crimes of violence (Scotland)

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

In 2025/26, the recorded rate of crimes of violence in Stirling was 12.9 per 1,000 people.

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

Against Scotland
5% lower13.6 per 1,000
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Recorded crimes of violence (Scotland): Stirling 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. Stirling is 12.9 per 1,000.