By Professor John Robertson OBA
From the Safer Communities and Justice Statistics Monthly Data Report: September 2024 published today:
Crime has fallen by 53% since 2008-09. Results from the Scottish Crime and Justice Survey (SCJS) show that around 1 in 10 adults were victims of crime in 2021-22 (10.0%) compared to 1 in 5 in 2008-09 (20.4%). The estimated number of crimes fell by 53% over the same period, and by 18% since 2017-18.
Everybody agrees that many folk do not report crimes to the police but:
The sample used for the SCJS is designed to be representative of all private residential households across Scotland. Interviewers called at each address and then selected one adult (aged 16 or over) at random from the household members for interview. The questionnaire was conducted via face-to-face interviewing, if this was not possible or respondents were not willing to let an interviewer into their home, a telephone or video interview option was available. Interviews were conducted between November 2021 and December 2022. A total of 5,516 interviews were conducted and the achieved response rate was 47.3%. All respondents were asked about incidents experienced in the 12 months prior to the month of interview. An average interview lasted about 40 minutes. The results obtained were weighted to correct for the unequal probability of selection for interview caused by the sample design and for differences in the level of response among groups of individuals.
That’s top-quality research by academic researchers, that you can trust, unlike those RCN, BMA and other trade unions who carry out dodgy research with an agenda and get our MSM to headline it in an attempt to undermine the SNP Government.
Talking-up Scotland 'Albatraz' 
This rather off-topic but I had to get this off my chest. On the subject of ‘research’ or at least the lack of it I glimpsed a bit of Debate night last night which simply demonstrates by present frustration with the SNP.
Stephen Gethins was ‘taken to task’ by one audience member about the ‘housing crisis and homelessness’ (A hot topic you would think and one that most if not all on the panel would have thoroughly researched going into the programme). The ‘accusation’ was the Scot Gov had not delivered on new housing over the last 17 years. Having followed TUS over the years I was waiting in eagre anticipation… here is an excellent opportunity for the SNP to get their message across with stats on new house builds in comparison with rUK but sadly no all we got was a a meagre rebuttal. No attempt was made to provide more factual comparable evidence on the nos
I have crossed swords with Mr Gethins before at local SNP gatherings about the apparent frustration within the Party and the apparent lack of ambition. I don’t know if it is just arrogance or because Mr Gethins (and presumambly others as well) have other employment to hang onto but the SNP really need to get their act together pronto if we have any hope of remaining in power and achieving what we all desire and that is Independence and especially to convince doubters that we can have faith in competent Government to deliver on vital services.
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Stephen Gethins gave a good account. It is difficult in a studio to come back immediately, depending on how the flow goes of people’s concerns. There were good comments in the audience. Apart from the obvious Tory plant. Ignorance is bliss. Not appreciating how much Westminster bad policies have a negative affect on Scotland. They need to look up the Accounts. Whole UK Gov accounts. They are all there.
The young folk are definitely wanting another Indy Ref. The unionists could not argue against that. Just saying No does not cut it.
The Scottish Gov has built 7,000 affordable houses a year. Private house building 17,000 a year. 50,000+ die. More houses.
Homelessness is up because of increased asylum seekers. The Westminster Gov will not let them work. They could be building houses solving any problems. Lack of tradespeople because of Brexit. All the tradespeople left. Costs up 1/3 because of Brexit. All building imports have increased in price.
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