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Scottish council-area coverage

EH19 3JS, Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom

Council area
Midlothian
Reporting period
Year ending December 2025
Coverage
Annual council-level data

Crime figures for the Midlothian council area

In Scotland, crime figures are published for each council area. These numbers cover the wider Midlothian 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

5,114

+7.1% from the previous year

Recorded offences

2,880

+7.1% from the previous year

Crime rate

512

Recorded crimes per 10,000 population

Reporting period

December 2025

Annual aggregate, not monthly data

Recorded Crime Groups

Non-sexual crimes of violence
1,204(23.5%)
Sexual crimes
270(5.3%)
Crimes of dishonesty
2,078(40.7%)
Damage and reckless behaviour
763(14.9%)
Crimes against society
799(15.6%)

Based on 5,114 recorded crimes in Midlothian

Recorded Offence Groups

Antisocial offences
763(26.5%)
Miscellaneous offences
271(9.4%)
Road traffic offences
1,846(64.1%)

Based on 2,880 recorded offences in Midlothian

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.

View the Scottish Government publication
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