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Crime and justice in West Dunbartonshire

Council area

South west Scotland. 88,340 people in 177 square kilometres.

6 layers about crime and justice for West Dunbartonshire, 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 West Dunbartonshire.

Is West Dunbartonshire safe? What police records show

In 2025/26, the recorded crime rate in West Dunbartonshire was 69.5 per 1,000 people.

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

Police recorded 6,192 crimes in West Dunbartonshire in 2025/26, 69.5 per 1,000 people.

In 2025/26, the highest rates by type were for crimes of dishonesty (22.9 per 1,000 people), crimes of violence (16.1 per 1,000 people) and damage and reckless behaviour (9.8 per 1,000 people).

In 2024/25, the recorded crime rate in West Dunbartonshire was 65.4 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
69.5 per 1,000
Scottish Government · 2025/26

In 2025/26, the recorded crime rate in West Dunbartonshire was 69.5 per 1,000 people.

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

Against Scotland
22% higher56.9 per 1,000
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Recorded crime rate (Scotland): West Dunbartonshire 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. West Dunbartonshire is 69.5 per 1,000.

Recorded crimes (Scotland)

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6,192
Scottish Government · 2025/26
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Recorded crimes (Scotland): West Dunbartonshire among every council32 areas from 470 to 55,193. The middle area is 6,365. West Dunbartonshire is 6,192.

Recorded damage and reckless behaviour (Scotland)

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9.8 per 1,000
Scottish Government · 2025/26

In 2025/26, the recorded rate of damage and reckless behaviour in West Dunbartonshire was 9.8 per 1,000 people.

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

Against Scotland
42% higher6.9 per 1,000
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Recorded damage and reckless behaviour (Scotland): West Dunbartonshire 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. West Dunbartonshire is 9.8 per 1,000.

Recorded crimes of dishonesty (Scotland)

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

In 2025/26, the recorded rate of crimes of dishonesty in West Dunbartonshire was 22.9 per 1,000 people.

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

Against Scotland
8% higher21.3 per 1,000
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Recorded crimes of dishonesty (Scotland): West Dunbartonshire 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. West Dunbartonshire is 22.9 per 1,000.

Recorded sexual crimes (Scotland)

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

In 2025/26, the recorded rate of sexual crimes in West Dunbartonshire was 3.1 per 1,000 people.

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

Against Scotland
3% higher3.0 per 1,000
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Recorded sexual crimes (Scotland): West Dunbartonshire 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. West Dunbartonshire is 3.1 per 1,000.

Recorded crimes of violence (Scotland)

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

In 2025/26, the recorded rate of crimes of violence in West Dunbartonshire was 16.1 per 1,000 people.

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

Against Scotland
18% higher13.6 per 1,000
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Recorded crimes of violence (Scotland): West Dunbartonshire 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. West Dunbartonshire is 16.1 per 1,000.