Freedom of information figures obtained the Scottish Tories revealed there has been 150 callouts from Police Scotland for assault in the four-year period.
That includes 63 callouts for assault between January 2024 and the first nine months of 2025.
A total of 48 callouts have related to sexual offences since 2022, while there has been 324 calls relating to a disturbance – 147 since 2024.
Dr Sandesh Gulhane, who is health spokesman for the Scottish Tories, described the figure as “deeply concerning”.
He accused SNP ministers of “turning a blind eye” to the risks.
It comes as figures revealed NHS workers endured around 31 attacks each day in hospital in health centres.
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Glasgow MSP Dr Gulhane said: “These deeply concerning figures expose how staff, patients and visitors at Glasgow’s flagship hospital are at serious risk of becoming victims of crime.
“It is shocking that crimes including those of a violent and sexual nature have resulted in the police having to be called out to incidents at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.
“There should be a zero tolerance approach to such despicable behaviour occurring in our hospitals, but the nationalists’ soft touch attitude means there is little deterrent to prevent these kind of offences.”
Dr Gulhane, who is also a Glasgow GP, added: “Too many criminals clearly think they can get up to all sorts even on a NHS site because they will often be let off with nothing more than a slap on the wrist.
“This will be putting out emergency services and NHS workers under even more pressure and SNP ministers cannot keep turning a blind eye to the risks they are facing, and the huge pressure they are under.
“They must act now and ensure those who commit these offences face the full weight of the law.”
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Earlier this year, it was revealed that there had been more than 51,000 attacks against NHS staff in Scotland since 2019.
At least 25,142 of the violent incidents were directed towards nursing staff, according to data obtained by the Scottish Liberal Democrats.
More than 8,300 of the violent incidents occurred at hospitals and clinics in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
Meanwhile, sexual crimes across the country reached their second highest level since 1971.
Between 2023-24 and 2024-25, sexual crimes across the country increased by 3% from 14,484 to 14,892.
Violent crimes also increased by 1% of 566 crimes, from 71,349 to 71,915 during the same timeframe.
The Scottish Government said there is robust legislation to deal with assaults on emergency workers.
The Emergency Workers Act includes a penalty of up to 12 months imprisonment, a £10,000 fine, or both.
An NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde spokesman said: “The safety of our patients, staff and visitors is our priority and we are committed to maintaining a safe environment for everyone.
“Our public protection strategy supports staff to do all they can every day to safeguard people.
“Any victim – whether that be a staff member, patient or other member of the public – will always be supported to report incidents to Police Scotland.”
A Scottish Government spokesman said: “Patient and staff safety is our absolute priority – everyone has the right to access healthcare, or their place of work, without fear of assault or being the victim of crime.
“Boards have a legal duty, and reporting systems in place, to record data on sexual assault, violence and aggression – we strongly encourage staff to report any instances of this behaviour.
“The courts have extensive powers to deal robustly with sexual offending. All instances should be reported and escalated to Police Scotland as quickly as possible for consideration of necessary action.”