Over a sixth of all sex offenders in Scotland live in the Greater Glasgow area which has the biggest population, and the largest-capacity prison, in the country.
Police Scotland figures have revealed that the number of registered sex offenders living in Scotland is on the rise, with over a sixth residing in Greater Glasgow .
Officers broke the figures down into 13 regions across the country, from the Highlands and Islands in the north to Dumfries and Galloway in the south. Over a sixth of all sex offenders live in the Greater Glasgow area, which has the biggest population and the largest-capacity prison in the country, Barlinnie.
Figures, released at the end of last month, also show that cops have 17 wanted sex offenders, with 12 currently believed to be outwith the UK. A spokesperson for Police Scotland 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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