This section details recorded crimes in Clackmannanshire. The term 'crime' is generally thought to refer serious criminal acts, whereas acts of lower seriousness fall under the category 'offences'.
| Financial year | Non-sexual crimes of violence | Sexual offences | Crimes of dishonesty | Fire-raising, vandalism, etc. | Other crimes | Total | Proportion of crimes cleared up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/11 | 96 | 64 | 1,285 | 1,085 | 848 | 3,378 | 61% |
| 2011/12 | 69 | 81 | 1,205 | 1,018 | 613 | 2,986 | 55% |
| 2012/13 | 89 | 64 | 1,044 | 756 | 617 | 2,570 | 60% |
| 2013/14 | 63 | 59 | 1,006 | 681 | 521 | 2,330 | 56% |
| 2014/15 | 89 | 116 | 972 | 640 | 517 | 2,334 | 53% |
| 2017/18 | 80 | 116 | 784 | 632 | 579 | 2,191 | 60% |
| Financial year | Number | Rate per 10,000 population | Scottish rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009/10 | 41 | 8 | 9.5 |
| 2010/11 | 35 | 7 | 9.4 |
| 2011/12 | 68 | 13 | 10.3 |
| 2012/13 | 52 | 10 | 9 |
| 2013/14 | 41 | 8 | 9 |
The definition of domestic abuse used by Police Scotland is:
Any form of physical, sexual or mental and emotional abuse [that] might amount to criminal conduct and which takes place within the context of a relationship. The relationship will be between partners (married, cohabiting, civil partnership or otherwise) or ex-partners. The abuse can be committed in the home or elsewhere.
In 2016/17 there were 58,810 incidents of domestic abuse recorded by the police in Scotland, an increase of 1.2% from 2015/16.
| Financial year | Number | Rate per 10,000 population | Scottish rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/13 | 713 | ||
| 2013/14 | 782 | ||
| 2014/15 | 704 | 138 | 112 |
| 2015/16 | 698 | 136 | 108 |
| 2016/17 | 776 | 151 | 109 |
Source: Scottish Government Crime and Justice Statistics,
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