According to official statistics from Police Scotland, there are currently 7,120 convicted offenders in Scotland.
The number of registered sex offenders living across Scotland is on the rise, according to police figures. Official statistics released by the force confirmed there are currently 7,120 convicted offenders in the country.
In and around Scotland's biggest city, there are 815 registered sex offenders living among the general population and a further 312 either in custody or in hospital. Lanarkshire has the second highest at 646, with Dumfries and Galloway having the lowest number of creeps at 154 and just 68 in hospital or custody.
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According to Police Scotland: "A Wanted Registered Sex Offender is defined as those who are subject to the notification requirements of the Sexual Offences Act 2003 and who have a live warrant in force." A spokesperson for the force said: "Protecting the public is a priority for Police Scotland. While we can never eliminate risk entirely, we want to reassure communities that all reasonable steps are being taken to protect them.
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