New figures show that violent crime is up by 4,000 incidents last year. Crimes of dishonesty were up by 7,000.

The official Recorded Crime in Scotland 2025-26 bulletin shows non-sexual crimes of violence rose from 71,170 to 75,601 (an increase of about 4,400, ~4,000) and crimes of dishonesty rose from 110,913 to 118,040 (an increase of about 7,100, ~7,000). Both round to the figures cited.

▸ Scottish Government (gov.scot) — Non-sexual crimes of violence - Recorded Crime in Scotland, 2025-26 ▸ Scottish Government (gov.scot) — Crimes of dishonesty - Recorded Crime in Scotland, 2025-26

Checked Wed 1 Jul, 09:59 · Broadcast: First Minister's Questions (Party Leaders) - 25 June 2026

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