Publication - Statistics

Recorded Crime in Scotland, 2015-16

Published: 27 September 2016
Part of: Communities and third sector
ISBN: 9781786524775

Statistics on crimes and offences recorded and cleared up by the police in Scotland.

Recorded crime in Scotland

8. Classification of Crimes and Offences

CRIMES
Group 1: Non-sexual crimes of violence	(Also referred to as Crimes of violence)
Homicide etc.	Includes: Murder Culpable homicide - Culpable homicide (common law) - Causing death by dangerous driving - Causing death by careless driving when under influence of drink or drugs - Causing death by careless driving - Illegal driver involved in fatal accident - Corporate homicide
Attempted murder and serious assault	Includes: Attempted murder Serious assault For the definition of Serious assault and the distinction between Serious assault and Common assault please see Paragraph 7.13 within Annex 1.
Robbery	Robbery and assault with intent to rob
Other	Includes: Threats and extortion Cruel and unnatural treatment of children Abortion Concealment of pregnancy Possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life, commit crime etc. Abduction Ill treatment of mental patients Drugging
Group 2: Sexual crimes
Rape and attempted rape	Includes: Rape Attempted rape
Sexual assault	Includes: Contact sexual assault (13-15 year old or adult 16+) Sexually coercive conduct (13-15 year old or adult 16+) Sexual crimes against children under 13 years Lewd and libidinous practices
Crimes associated with prostitution	Includes: Crimes relating to prostitution Soliciting services of person engaged in prostitution Brothel keeping Immoral traffic Procuration
Other	Includes: Other sexually coercive conduct Other sexual crimes involving 13-15 year old children Taking, distribution, possession etc. of indecent photos of children Incest Unnatural crimes Public indecency Sexual exposure Other sexual crimes
Group 3: Crimes of dishonesty	(Also referred to as Dishonesty)
Housebreaking	Includes: Theft by housebreaking domestic property (dwelling and non-dwelling) Theft by housebreaking other property Housebreaking with intent to steal domestic property (dwelling and non-dwelling) Housebreaking with intent to steal other property Attempted housebreaking with intent to enter and steal domestic property (dwelling and non-dwelling) Attempted housebreaking with intent to enter and steal other property
Theft by opening lockfast places ( OLP)	Theft by opening lockfast places ( OLP) (excluding motor vehicle) OLP (excluding motor vehicle) with intent to steal Attempted OLP excluding motor vehicle with intent to steal
Theft from a motor vehicle by OLP	Includes: Theft by OLP from a motor vehicle OLP with intent to steal from a motor vehicle Attempted OLP with intent to steal from a motor vehicle
Theft of motor vehicle	Theft of a motor vehicle and contents Attempted theft of a motor vehicle
Shoplifting	Shoplifting
Other theft	Includes: Theft of pedal cycles Theft from a motor vehicle not elsewhere classified
Fraud	Fraud
Other crimes of dishonesty	Includes: Forgery (other) Reset Embezzlement Corruption
Group 4: Fire-raising, vandalism etc.
Fire-raising	Includes: Fire-raising Muirburn
Vandalism, etc. -	Includes: Malicious mischief Vandalism Culpable and reckless conduct (not with firearms) Reckless conduct with firearms
Group 5: Other crimes
Crimes against public justice	Includes: Perjury Resisting arrest Bail offences (other than absconding or re-offending) Wasting police time
Handling offensive weapons	Includes: Possession of an offensive weapon Restriction of offensive weapons Having in a public place an article with a blade or point Having in prison an article with a blade or point Possession of a firearm in a prison Possession of an offensive weapon (not elsewhere specified) in a prison
Drugs	Includes: Importation of drugs Production, manufacture or cultivation of drugs Possession and supply of controlled drugs Related money laundering offences Bringing drugs into prison
Other	Includes: Treason Conspiracy Explosives offences Wrecking, piracy and hijacking Crimes against public order

OFFENCES
Group 6: Miscellaneous offences
Common assault	Includes: Common assault Common assault on an emergency worker For the distinction between Serious assault and Common assault please see Paragraph 7.13 within Annex 1.
Breach of the peace etc.	Includes: Breach of the peace Threatening or abusive behaviour Offence of stalking Offensive behaviour at football Threatening communications (Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications Act 2012)
Drunkenness and other disorderly conduct	Includes: Drunk and disorderly Drunk and incapable Drunk in charge of a child Drunk and attempting to enter licensed premises Drunk or drinking in unlicensed premises Disorderly on licensed premises Drunk and attempting to enter designated sports ground Refusing to quit licensed premises Consumption of alcohol in designated places, byelaws prohibited
Urinating etc.	Includes: Urinating /defecating
Other Other (cont.)	Includes: Racially aggravated harassment Racially aggravated conduct False/Hoax calls Offences involving children Offences involving animals/plants Offences against local legislation Offences against liquor licensing laws Labour laws Naval military and air force laws Offences against environmental legislation Consumer protection acts
Group 7: Motor vehicle offences
Dangerous and careless driving	Includes: Dangerous driving offences Driving carelessly
Driving under the influence	Includes: Driving or in charge of motor vehicle while unfit through drink or drugs Blood alcohol content above limit Failing to provide breath, blood or urine specimens
Speeding	Includes: Speeding in restricted areas Other speeding offences
Unlawful use of vehicle	Includes: Driving while disqualified Driving without a licence Driving without insurance Driving without a test certificate Vehicle tax and registration and identification offences
Vehicle defect offences	Includes: Construction and use regulations Lighting offences
Seat belt offences	Seat belt offences
Mobile phone offences	Mobile phone offences
Other	Includes: Accident offences Parking offences

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