Crime and law Flashcards
How much crime is there in scotland related to non sexual violence from 2018 and 2019 to 2020.
8,008 to 9,316
How much crime is there in scotland related to Sexual violence from 2018 and 2019 to 2020.
13,547 to 13,364
How much crime is there in scotland related to Dishonesty from 2018 and 2019 to 2020.
114,506 to 111,409
How much crime is there in scotland related to Vandalism from 2018 and 2019 to 2020.
47,997 to 47,731
Property crime includes What exclusive groups?
- vandalism, including motor
vehicle and property vandalism - motor vehicle theft-related incidents
- housebreaking
- other household thefts including bicycle theft
- personal theft excluding robbery
Violent crime involves what?
- assult
- robbery
Since 1974 crime is what?
At its lowest
The level of crime in Scotland has fallen in recent years with How many crimes recorded by the police in 2019/20.
246,516 This does not include offences such as speeding.
In 2019/20, What percentage of adults were estimated to have been a victim of property crime
10%
In 2019/20, What percentage of adults were estimated to have been a victim of property crime
10%
What percentage of adults were a victim of violent crime in 2019/20
2.5%
what percentage of crimes where reported to the police in 2019/20?
40%
What crimes are not recorded?
Only crimes that are reported are recorded, not crimes which have been commited
An increase in crime may reflect what?
An increase in crime figures may reflect the fact that the police are catching more criminals and not that more crime is taking place. the opposit is also true.
An increase in crime statistics may bring what to the public?
Confidence, An increase in crime statistics may reflect more confidence in the police by the public.
