These quarterly reports present Police Scotland management information to provide an indication of current trends in suspected drug deaths in Scotland.

Suspected drug deaths in Scotland: July to September 2025 - There were 898 suspected drug deaths recorded in the first nine months of 2025. This is 8% (65) greater than during the same period of 2024 (833). After following a downward trend in 2024, the rolling 12-month total of suspected drug deaths has increased over recent quarters.

Suspected drug deaths in Scotland: October to December 2025 - There were 1,146 suspected drug deaths in 2025. This was 8% (81) more than in 2024 (1,065). After following a downward trend in 2024, the rolling 12-month total of suspected drug deaths has been increasing in 2025.