The security company Churchill Support Services have deep-dived into the crime statistics of local authorities from the Scottish Government to reveal which have the highest crime rates per 10,000 people.
According to them: “Over the last 20 years, the crime rate across Scotland has been in a steady decline, largely down to improving security and safety infrastructure for businesses and residents alike.”
Their data, which uses statistics on the Scottish Government Statistics website from July 2021 to June 2022, has revealed areas like East Ayrshire among the top ten most dangerous in the country.
East Ayrshire reportedly had 836 crimes committed for every 10,000 people while other authorities like Dumfries and Galloway ranked even higher at 1,220 crimes. With thanks to researchers at Churchill Support Services, here are the top ten most dangerous areas in Scotland.
9. Glasgow City
Glasgow City had 1,228 crimes committed per 10,000 people. Its crime rate was attributed to the ‘influx of residents and visitors that the city has and it ranked highly for ‘drug-related offences and antisocial behaviour’. Photo: via WikiCommons
10. Dundee City
Dundee City ranks number one in the list with 1,270 crimes per 10,000 people. Researchers said that “as the most dangerous area in Scotland, Dundee’s crime statistics need a major overhaul, with the city ranking first in violent crime, theft, and sexual assault.” Photo: europealacarte on Flickr