Compare Highland against Scottish Borders
See how crimes rates, house prices and annual salaries compare between Highland and Scottish Borders.
Comparing crimes by type for Highland and Scottish Borders
Showing crimes from this year (2025). Hover or tap on the bars to see estimate numbers for each crime type.
Crime Statistics
See how Highland and Scottish Borders compare when it comes to number of crimes by type.
| Crime Type | Crimes in Highland | Crimes in Scottish Borders | Difference | % Difference |
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Compare crime rate by type for Highland and Scottish Borders from 2020 to 2025
Use the list to compare crimes in Highland and Scottish Borders.
Compare Property prices over time for Highland and Scottish Borders
Showing crimes from 2010 up until January 2025. You can filter the property types by clicking on the type / area chart legend to hide it.
Housing Statistics
View average house prices by year. We show property prices from 2010 up until the current year.
| Year | Avg. Detached Price | Avg. Semi-Detached Price | Avg. Terraced Price | Avg. Flat Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | £314,118.75 / £337,335.45 | £192,480.50 / £203,518.23 | £148,349.56 / £167,068.10 | £109,146.33 / £105,925.86 |
| 2022 | £307,937.91 / £340,885.42 | £188,070.71 / £205,037.83 | £145,728.60 / £169,208.20 | £107,416.52 / £108,216.09 |
| 2021 | £277,722.68 / £306,287.22 | £170,714.86 / £185,416.17 | £132,969.00 / £153,609.23 | £100,273.36 / £100,676.49 |
| 2020 | £251,346.52 / £266,750.85 | £156,430.83 / £163,406.53 | £121,637.14 / £135,060.54 | £94,170.45 / £90,659.56 |
| 2019 | £245,492.79 / £247,702.88 | £153,980.09 / £152,515.50 | £119,995.63 / £126,402.77 | £95,108.92 / £87,005.99 |
| 2018 | £237,767.69 / £250,985.78 | £147,719.08 / £153,200.23 | £115,339.01 / £126,990.75 | £92,641.56 / £88,393.80 |
| 2017 | £229,648.56 / £245,185.32 | £141,497.41 / £148,547.11 | £110,620.68 / £123,260.44 | £91,116.33 / £87,641.43 |
| 2016 | £224,517.45 / £239,571.47 | £139,346.22 / £145,870.40 | £109,636.90 / £122,123.69 | £88,590.18 / £85,310.82 |
| 2015 | £220,330.67 / £238,219.32 | £137,248.19 / £145,195.04 | £108,257.68 / £122,118.23 | £87,537.30 / £85,369.96 |
| 2014 | £214,319.99 / £231,143.57 | £133,106.74 / £140,180.53 | £105,499.11 / £118,679.43 | £85,513.32 / £83,063.91 |
| 2013 | £201,404.65 / £221,595.48 | £126,678.02 / £135,736.08 | £100,721.11 / £115,267.21 | £82,872.45 / £81,558.48 |
| 2012 | £201,043.58 / £220,475.25 | £126,347.90 / £134,748.04 | £100,258.10 / £114,268.90 | £83,733.13 / £81,941.07 |
| 2011 | £209,383.86 / £233,419.02 | £131,715.98 / £141,955.16 | £104,262.29 / £120,432.52 | £88,411.87 / £88,118.75 |
| 2010 | £214,017.23 / £227,874.04 | £135,014.22 / £139,770.21 | £107,440.09 / £118,117.88 | £92,122.89 / £87,375.70 |
- Number of Jobs (thousands)
- 93k vs 42k
- Median Salary
- £26,566 vs £24,530
- Annual Percentage Change
- 4.7% vs 4.1%
- Mean Salary
- £29,717 vs £28,327
See how Highland compares to other areas in Scotland
| Industry | Highland Count | Scottish Borders Count | Difference | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | 2,225 | 1,210 | +1,015 | + 59.1% |
| Production | 660 | 305 | +355 | + 73.58% |
| Construction | 1,555 | 665 | +890 | + 80.18% |
| Motor Trades | 290 | 160 | +130 | + 57.78% |
| Wholesale | 230 | 130 | +100 | + 55.56% |
| Retail | 665 | 380 | +285 | + 54.55% |
| Transport | 345 | 115 | +230 | + 100% |
| Accommodation Food | 1,220 | 370 | +850 | + 106.92% |
| Information Comms | 250 | 130 | +120 | + 63.16% |
| Finance Insurance | 65 | 45 | +20 | + 36.36% |
| Property | 355 | 145 | +210 | + 84% |
| Professional Scientific Technical | 1,125 | 535 | +590 | + 71.08% |
| Business Admin | 710 | 325 | +385 | + 74.4% |
| Public Admin Defence | 5 | 0 | +5 | + 200% |
| Education | 110 | 55 | +55 | + 66.67% |
| Health | 330 | 145 | +185 | + 77.89% |
| Arts Entertainment | 660 | 335 | +325 | + 65.33% |