The number of homicides in Scotland has reached its lowest level since modern crime recording began, with 52 victims recorded in 2022-23. This marks a significant decrease from the previous year's 53 victims. The report also highlights a substantial reduction in homicides among young people aged 16-24. Sharp instruments remain the most common method of killing, accounting for 58% of homicides in the latest period. Justice Secretary Angela Constance expresses condolences to those affected by these tragedies and emphasizes the overall safety of Scottish communities.
THE number of homicides in Scotland is at the lowest level since modern crime recording began, according to a new report.
For each of the last 20 years, the most common method of killing was with a sharp instrument – which includes knives, broken bottles, swords, sharpened screwdrivers and any other pointed or edged weapons. “These figures show, there are fewer such tragedies with the number of homicides falling to this new record low. Coupled with the fact that recorded crime in Scotland remains at one of the lowest levels in the past 50 years, shows that our communities continue to be safe places to live.
“We remain committed to working closely with both the Scottish Police Authority and Police Scotland to support the delivery of the Joint Policing Strategy to ensure together we continue to have a safe, protected and resilient Scotland.” “As a single national service we are able to bring a consistent approach, working with partners, to every investigation.He added: “The pursuit of justice, regardless of the passage of time, is a core duty of policing and central to public confidence and police legitimacy.
Scotland Homicides Crime Statistics Sharp Instruments Young People Record Low
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