Scottish Cities

Violent crimes and offences, Scottish Cities 2016/17

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In 2016/17, the rate of violent crimes and offences in Glasgow was markedly higher than in Scotland's other large cities and 55% higher than Scotland’s average.  All of the large Scottish cities recorded rates of violent crime that were higher than the Scottish average.

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This measure of violent crimes and offences includes recorded non-sexual crimes and offences of violence, such as murder, attempted murder, serious assault, common assault, and robbery.