🚫| 1. Nature & Extent of Crime

Question 1

Problems of Crime in Scotland

Answer 1

• High Crime Rates
• Drug Crime

Question 2

High Crime Rates

Answer 2

• One problem of crime in Scotland is high crime rates.
• Particular areas of Scotland see higher crime rates, which is likely due to these areas being more deprived and having city centres with alcohol outlets - this is a cause of crime.
• For example, in 2022-23 the total number of crimes recorded in Dundee city was 849 per 10,000 population, which is much higher than the Scottish average of 528.

Question 3

Drug Crime

Answer 3

• One problem of crime in Scotland is drug crime.
• Drug crime and, as a result, drug-related deaths continue to rise in Scotland.
• For example, in 2023 there were 1,197 suspected drug deaths - a 10% increase from 2022.