HC Deb 14 January 1998 vol 304 cc231-2W
Mr. Jenkin

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list for each year since 1978–79 the clear-up rates for crime in Scotland relative to levels of recorded crime. [22397]

Mr. McLeish

[holding answer 12 January 1998]: Information on the number of crimes recorded and the clear-up rate in each calendar year since 1978 is provided in the table.

Year Total crimes recorded Clear-up rate (per cent.)
1978 334,957 30
1979 346,680 30
1980 364,587 33
1981 408,204 31
1982 435,081 30
1983 445,495 30
1984 471,643 30
1985 457,899 33
1986 458,605 33
1987 472,947 34
1988 457,921 32
1989 478,208 31
1990 518,523 30
1991 572,921 29
1992 564,890 29
1993 517,247 31
1994 500,110 34
1995 475,697 35
1996 451,956 37