According to UN statistics, Scotland is the assault capital of the world with the nation leading the way in violent crimes.

A recent report has shown that there has been a small decline in the cost of rural crime. However, some experts have stated that a decrease in cost may not reflect a drop in crime.

The number of people charged under The Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications (Scotland) Act has fallen in the last year according to official statistics. 

Police Officers across Scotland have been suspended or have duties restricted following allegations of rape, stalking and sexual assault.

New figures have shown that more than 1,200 youngsters under the age of 10 were detected in Scotland in the last two years.