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Crime is tackled locally by Crime & Disorder Reduction Partnerships (CDRPs). These are a partnership of the police, local authorities and other organisations whose aim is to tackle crime and disorder on a local level.
See how your local authority’s crime rate measures against the national average.
More crime figures for The City of Edinburgh Council.
| The City of Edinburgh Council | Scottish average | |
|---|---|---|
| Crime statistics are per 10,000 of the population within the local authority area. Learn more | ||
| Population | 463,510 | - |
| Housebreaking | 88.3 | 59.8 |
| Theft of Motor Vehicle | 53.3 | 29.3 |
| Breach Of The Peace | 132.3 | 182.5 |
| Drunk Driving | 18.0 | 22.9 |
Lothian & Borders Police is responsible for policing in your local authority.
If you’ve questions about policing levels or tackling crime, ask Lothian & Borders Police for the answers.
To contact your community officer and for crime prevention advice, click here.
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