Number of drug offences in Scotland 2002-2024

Published by D. Clark, Aug 1, 2024

In 2023/24 there were 25,344 drug offences recorded by the police in Scotland. Between 2002/03 and 2023/24 the number of drug offences in Scotland has fluctuated, peaking in 2005/06 at 44,247 and falling to its lowest figure in the most recent year.

Number of drug offences recorded in Scotland from 2002/03 to 2023/24

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June 2024

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United Kingdom (Scotland)

Survey time period

April 1, 2002 to March 31, 2024

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This statistic is using original data from the Scottish Government and includes copyright material from © Crown, licensed under the Open Government License v3.0

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