MODS- Nature of crime

Flashcards

what is the nature of crime?

the different types of crime that happen.

Non-sexual violent crime (assault, murder)

For example non-sexual crimes of violence are at a higher level than in 1971 but are 18% below the peak in 2006-07.

Sexual offences (rape, sexual assault)

Around 16% of people aged 16 years and over had experienced sexual assault (including attempts).

Crimes of dishonesty (theft, shoplifting, fraud)

Recorded crimes of dishonesty in Scotland reached 118,040 in 2025–26, a 6% increase from the previous year

Fire-raising vandalism (damaging property, deliberately setting fires)

Fire-raising accounted for 6% of all damage and reckless behaviour crimes in Scotland

Other (traffic crimes, handling a weapon, drug offences)

Between 2024-25 and 2025-26, recorded crimes of Weapons possession has increased by 12%

Where do crime figures come from?

-police forces

-government

-crime survey for England and Wales

-Scottish crime and justice survey

-self report studies

What is cyber Crime?

Cyber crime is becoming more common.

Around 14,120 cyber crimes were recorded in Scotland in 2024-25.

This is much higher than before the pandemic.

Crime in Scotland

Crime in Scotland has fallen significantly over the long term.

Recorded crime is 51% lower than its 1991 peak. Around 299,000 crimes were recorded by police in 2024-25.