Report Reveals Shocking Rise in Sex Crimes at Region's Train Stations

Sex crimes in Scotland at second-highest level in 54 years - statistics

Sex crimes in Scotland are at their second-highest level since 1971, according to new statistics.

Sex crimes in Scotland at second-highest level in 54 years

Scottish Tory criticises ‘woeful inadequacy’ of nationalist ministers to address rising crime

Report reveals shocking rise in sex crimes at region's train stations

A new reports has shown a shocking rise in sex crimes taking place at the region’s train stations.

McArthur: Police need the right skills and resources to tackle online sex crimes

Scottish Liberal Democrat justice spokesperson Liam McArthur has today warned that the police need the right skills and resources to tackle online sex crimes as new annual crime statistics showed sex crimes are now at their second highest level since 1971 when records began. Figures from Police Scotland show that:Between 2023-24 and 2024-25, sexual crimes increased by 3%, from 14,484 to 14,892. Sex crimes are now at the second highest level seen…