Recorded Crime
In Scotland between 2005/2006 and 2006/2007 the total number of crimes recorded by police increased by less than half a percent. 419,257 crimes were recorded in Scotland in 2006/2007.
Central Police recorded 21,230 crimes within 2006/2007, a 9% increase on the previous year. Of the eight Scottish Police Forces Central Police Force had the 3rd lowest number of crimes recorded during 2006/2007 with 741 crimes per 10,000 population.
In Clackmannanshire during 2006/2007 police recorded 4,932 crimes an increase on the previous year. Out of 32 local authorities Clackmannanshire had the 5th highest crime clear up rate of 61%. This compares to a 47% clear up rate for Scotland and a 62% clear up rate for the Forth Valley area.
Source: Scottish Government Statistical Bulletin Criminal Justice Series September 2007
Note: This page will next be updated in October 2008
Clackmannanshire Research and Information team have produced a Bulletin and Key Fact Sheet on Recorded Crime in Scotland 2006/2007 which you can view by following the link below at the documents and forms section.
Crown (c) copyright
Publications & documents
See also
Contact information
For further information about this page please contact:
Research and Information Manager, Research & Information
Lime Tree House, Castle Street, Alloa, FK10 1EX
Tel: 01259 452365 / 450000
Email: research@clacks.gov.uk
Or use the on-line contact form.
Updated: Jul 11 2008 16:41 | Top © Copyright 2000-2008 Clackmannanshire Council. All rights reserved.