Edinburgh is broadly average for UK crime and is considered one of the safer major UK cities. The Old Town and tourist areas have higher crime while residential areas like Morningside and Stockbridge are very safe.
Morningside, Stockbridge, Corstorphine and the Grange are Edinburgh's safest residential areas.
Leith and some parts of the city centre have higher crime, though both have improved significantly.
Live Police UK data by crime type, compared to regional average.