In 2018, the overall level of recorded crime in Scotland saw an increase for the first time in 11 years.
Statistics from Police Scotland for 2017/18 to 2018/19 have now revealed which local authority areas saw the biggest spike in recorded crime during this period - with the islands showing some of the most dramatic increases.
The following 14 local authorities are the areas where overall recorded crime increased the most between 2017/18 to 2018/19. Photographs are for illustrative purposes only.
The following 14 local authorities are the areas where overall recorded crime increased the most between 2017/18 to 2018/19. Photographs are for illustrative purposes only.