Crime Statistics for Shetland Islands
How safe is Shetland Islands?
The total crime offences in the 12 months to 2024 was 608. Shetland Islands's crime safety rating is Very Good with 26.2 crimes per 1,000 people compared to the national figures of 67 crime offences in England and 73 in Wales.
| Offence Type | Amount | % |
|---|---|---|
Road traffic offences | 229 | 37.7% |
Crimes against society | 97 | 16.0% |
Non-sexual crimes of violence | 93 | 15.3% |
Antisocial offences | 53 | 8.7% |
Crimes of Dishonesty | 46 | 7.6% |
Sexual Crimes | 38 | 6.3% |
Damage and reckless behaviour | 37 | 6.1% |
Miscellaneous Offences | 15 | 2.5% |
| Total | 608 | 100% |
Source: ONS Centre for Crime and Justice – Police recorded crime figures by Police Force Area and Community Safety Partnership areas.