Crime figures for the Na h-Eileanan Siar council area

In Scotland, crime figures are published for each council area. These numbers cover the wider Na h-Eileanan Siar 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

629

+11.9% from the previous year

Recorded offences

563

-20.5% from the previous year

Crime rate

242

Recorded crimes per 10,000 population

Reporting period

December 2025

Annual aggregate, not monthly data

Recorded Crime Groups

Non-sexual crimes of violence

176(28%)

Sexual crimes

62(9.9%)

Crimes of dishonesty

133(21.1%)

Damage and reckless behaviour

87(13.8%)

Crimes against society

171(27.2%)

Based on 629 recorded crimes in Na h-Eileanan Siar

Recorded Offence Groups

Antisocial offences

79(14%)

Miscellaneous offences

45(8%)

Road traffic offences

439(78%)

Based on 563 recorded offences in Na h-Eileanan Siar

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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