EH16 6YL, Liberton, City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Crime figures for the Edinburgh, City of council area
In Scotland, crime figures are published for each council area. These numbers cover the wider Edinburgh, City of area rather than one street, building, or postcode. They are useful for understanding the bigger local picture, not the exact spot you searched.
Recorded crimes
38,535
+2.5% from the previous year
Recorded offences
16,065
+10.6% from the previous year
Crime rate
726
Recorded crimes per 10,000 population
Reporting period
December 2025
Annual aggregate, not monthly data
Recorded Crime Groups
Based on 38,535 recorded crimes in Edinburgh, City of
Recorded Offence Groups
Based on 16,065 recorded offences in Edinburgh, City of
Source and methodology
Scottish statistics use their own legal and recording classifications. Recorded crimes and recorded offences are shown separately and are not converted into Police.uk categories. Source period: Year ending December 2025. Published 24 February 2026.
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