Re-offending fell in Glasgow according to new figures.
The number of offences and re-offenders dropped for the last year figures were collated.
The analysis, for 2017-18, shows the number of re-offenders in Glasgow dropped from 2321 to 1852. The number of offences committed by re-offenders reduced from almost 5000 to just over 3000.
Across Scotland the reoffending rate was the lowest for 21 years.
Humza Yousaf, Justice Secretary, said: “We know community sentences are more effective than short custodial sentences and these figures are testament to that and underline why we were correct to extend the statutory presumption against short prison sentences.”
Karyn McCluskey, Community Justice Scotland, Chief Executive, said: “Community justice allows people who commit a crime to pay back to the community they harmed whilst addressing any underlying causes of crime such as addiction, homelessness and mental health issues.
“These figures demonstrate clearly the link between sentences served in the community and the prevention of reoffending.”
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