RenfrewshireCouncil area
Renfrewshire living scores and map: schools, transport, health and official crime figures
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188,610 residents in 246 neighbourhoods.
- Safety
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- Living
- 6.3/10Fair
What crimes are recorded in Renfrewshire
Crimes recorded by the police in Renfrewshire, April 2025 to March 2026, by crime group. Cleared up: the share of those crimes where there was enough evidence under Scots law to consider criminal proceedings.
| Crime | Crimes in 2025/26 | Per 1,000 residents | Crimes in 2024/25 | Cleared up | Scotland per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All crimes | 10,071 | 53.2 | 9,667 | 60% | 56.9 |
| Non-sexual crimes of violence | 2,284 | 12.1 | 2,171 | 72% | 13.6 |
| Sexual crimes | 489 | 2.6 | 442 | 55% | 3.0 |
| Crimes of dishonesty | 3,628 | 19.2 | 3,711 | 39% | 21.3 |
| Damage and reckless behaviour | 1,174 | 6.2 | 1,161 | 30% | 6.9 |
| Crimes against society | 2,496 | 13.2 | 2,182 | 94% | 12.1 |
More: the crimes in each group
| Crime | Crimes in 2025/26 | Per 1,000 residents | Crimes in 2024/25 | Cleared up | Scotland per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-sexual crimes of violence | |||||
| Common assault | 1,910 | 10.1 | 1,829 | 72% | 11.3 |
| Death by dangerous driving | 5 | 0.0 | 2 | 140% | 0.0 |
| Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018 | 53 | 0.3 | 62 | 74% | 0.6 |
| Murder and culpable homicide | 2 | 0.0 | 1 | 50% | 0.0 |
| Other non-sexual violence | 125 | 0.7 | 109 | 53% | 0.8 |
| Robbery | 82 | 0.4 | 48 | 72% | 0.3 |
| Serious assault and attempted murder | 107 | 0.6 | 120 | 83% | 0.6 |
| Sexual crimes | |||||
| Causing to view sexual activity or images | 61 | 0.3 | 60 | 61% | 0.5 |
| Communicating indecently | 52 | 0.3 | 68 | 69% | 0.3 |
| Crimes associated with prostitution | 0 | 0.0 | 3 | - | 0.0 |
| Indecent photos of children | 31 | 0.2 | 25 | 97% | 0.2 |
| Other sexual crimes | 49 | 0.3 | 56 | 53% | 0.3 |
| Rape & attempted rape | 123 | 0.7 | 69 | 37% | 0.6 |
| Sexual assault | 142 | 0.8 | 145 | 57% | 0.9 |
| Threatening to or disclosing intimate images | 31 | 0.2 | 16 | 39% | 0.2 |
| Crimes of dishonesty | |||||
| Fraud | 488 | 2.6 | 483 | 15% | 2.8 |
| Housebreaking | 192 | 1.0 | 203 | 30% | 1.3 |
| Other dishonesty | 188 | 1.0 | 132 | 57% | 0.8 |
| Other theft | 961 | 5.1 | 1,151 | 29% | 5.5 |
| Shoplifting | 1,574 | 8.3 | 1,485 | 52% | 9.6 |
| Theft by opening lockfast places | 33 | 0.2 | 41 | 6% | 0.2 |
| Theft from a motor vehicle | 39 | 0.2 | 78 | 21% | 0.3 |
| Theft of a motor vehicle | 153 | 0.8 | 138 | 49% | 0.9 |
| Damage and reckless behaviour | |||||
| Fire-raising | 79 | 0.4 | 123 | 20% | 0.5 |
| Reckless conduct | 105 | 0.6 | 92 | 56% | 0.5 |
| Vandalism | 990 | 5.2 | 946 | 28% | 5.9 |
| Crimes against society | |||||
| Crimes against public justice | 1,113 | 5.9 | 991 | 99% | 5.3 |
| Drugs - Possession | 711 | 3.8 | 615 | 95% | 3.6 |
| Drugs - Supply | 177 | 0.9 | 148 | 91% | 0.9 |
| Other crimes against society | 11 | 0.1 | 15 | 91% | 0.1 |
| Weapons possession (not used) | 190 | 1.0 | 167 | 91% | 0.8 |
| Weapons possession (used) | 294 | 1.6 | 246 | 73% | 1.4 |
Source: Scottish Government, Recorded crimes and offences and Crime clear up rates (Open Government Licence).
Towns and cities in Renfrewshire
Postcode districts in Renfrewshire
Questions about crime in Renfrewshire
- Is Renfrewshire a safe place to live?
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