In 2018, the overall level of recorded crime in Scotland saw an increase for the first time in 11 years.
Statistics from Police Scotland for 2017/18 to 2018/19 have now revealed which local authority areas saw the biggest spike in recorded crime during this period - with the islands showing some of the most dramatic increases.
The following 14 local authorities are the areas where overall recorded crime increased the most between 2017/18 to 2018/19. Photographs are for illustrative purposes only.

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Tempers frayed during this Yorkshire derby in front of 17,983 fans at Elland Road.

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Ian Baird scored for the Whites against the Terriers who escaped relegation that season by just two points.

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Thanks for getting this far. Look out for part 2 featuring FA Cup classics against QPR, Wigan Athletic and Coventry City as well as play off action against Oldham Athletic and Charlton Athletic.

