CRIME levels have changed dramatically during lockdown — but not every region is the same.
New figures published today reveal what's happening at local level across the country's council areas.
Year-on-year reductions have been recorded in all but two areas for April.
The largest fall was in the Shetland Islands, while the only increase was in Na h-Eileanan Siar, where crimes rose by 45%.
Levels were unchanged in Clackmannanshire and the Scottish Government, which released the figures, cautioned that "the relatively small number of crimes recorded in some of Scotland’s local authorities can fluctuate over time, leading to large percentage changes".
While its 19% drop was smaller, Glasgow City experienced the biggest volume drop in recorded crimes at 702 incidents.
This was followed by Edinburgh at 603 incidents — a 23% fall.
And in North Lanarkshire, recorded crime fells by 348, or 348.
Combined, these three local authorities represent over two fifths (43%) of the overall reduction in crime compared to the previous April.
And the data here, taken from the same table, shows just what that means for every local area.
However, the figures don't include breaches of coronavirus laws.
Chief Constable Iain Livingstone commented: "The recorded crime figures show some changes to the demands on policing but it will undoubtedly take months, or even years, before we understand the true impact of the coronavirus pandemic on crime levels in Scotland.
"Our officers will continue to pursue fraudsters who set out to cause harm and misery to our communities. I know that private and virtual spaces are not safe places for some people and that the current restrictions may expose them to a greater risk of abuse, harm and neglect.
"Police Scotland will always pursue reports of domestic abuse or sexual crime whenever they occur and will continue to support those who feel vulnerable in our communities, particularly during this challenging time. Police Scotland is here to help 24 hours a day and if you need our support or intervention, please contact us."
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