High Level Summary of Statistics Trend Last update: Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Homicide
In 2010-11, there were 95 cases of homicide involving 97 victims. This represents an increase of 15 victims from 2009-10. There were 138 persons accused of homicide in Scotland in 2010-11.
Over the last 10 years, the most common method of killing has consistently been with a sharp instrument. In 2010-11, of the 97 persons accused of homicide, for whom the alcohol and drug status was known, 79% were reported to have been drunk and/or under the influence of drugs at the time.
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Source: Justice Analytical Services HOM1 data collection
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