Scotland’s towns and cities are noted for their friendly neighbourhoods


With its friendly, well-trained police force and communities uniting to confront criminal behaviour, Scotland is sure to look after you


Shrinking crime rates show safety in numbers


Scotland is a safe and secure country to live, work and study in. This is probably best highlighted by the fact that, unlike most countries, police officers in Scotland do not routinely carry firearms. There are eight police forces in Scotland. The


territories of these forces tend to correspond to local government boundaries, with the exceptions of Lothian and Borders Police; and Northern Constabulary, which covers Highland Region, Western Isles, Orkney and Shetland. Many communities also have their own Neighbourhood Watch groups, made up of local residents who work closely with the police. As a member of a Neighbourhood Watch scheme, you’ll meet with others in the group and you’ll be encouraged to look out for anything suspicious that


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For more information on policing in Scotland, visit www.scottish.police.uk


goes on in your area and report it if necessary. The aim is to prevent problems in your area by working together as a community. Many city centres and even rural areas have a network of CCTV cameras to help deter crime and tackle antisocial behaviour. Figures published by the Scottish Government


show that crimes recorded by the police have consistently decreased over the decade, with violent crime falling 19 per cent in the last five years.


Recorded cases of vandalisim fell by*


Total crimes recorded fell by*


The number to call to reach any of the emergency services


12% 6% 999


*Between 2009/2010 and 2010/2011 9


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