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There were almost 21,000 coronavirus-related crimes recorded in Scotland during the first full year of their existence, figures show.
Cyber crime levels almost doubled during the pandemic, with 14,130 being recorded throughout the year, although overall crime in Scotland remains at historically low levels, the Press Association reported.
By all main measures, crime, including violent crime, is now considerably lower than it was a decade ago, with fewer victims.
These statistics show how crime in areas like vandalism and dishonesty, the sorts of crime that affects peoples’ everyday lives, has fallen – with levels not seen since the 1970s.
In New Zealand, travel restrictions in Auckland are being rolled back six weeks after the city was locked down.
People will be able to cross the city boundary beginning on Monday night if they are permanently relocating, have shared caring-giving arrangements or are returning home, the Reuters news agency reports.