Recorded Crimes and Offences involving Firearms, Scotland, 2013-14

Statistical bulletin on crimes and offences involving firearms recorded by the police in Scotland in 2013-14.


Table 9a: Location of offences in which an identified firearm (excluding air weapons) was alleged to have been involved, Scotland, 2004-05 to 2013-14 Number & Percentage

Location of Offence 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-131 2013-14 % change 12-13 to 13-14
Dwelling 45 96 71 126 123 94 114 103 52 50 -4
Public Highway2 75 90 156 195 161 120 92 95 47 38 -19
Shop3 22 25 51 36 48 50 29 27 27 13 -52
Post Office 6 2 7 1 4 4 1 3 1 - -
Bank/Building Society 2 11 3 3 1 7 2 6 1 1 -
School/College 9 8 11 9 13 13 15 7 1 3 n/r
Place of Public Entertainment 1 2 4 6 5 3 3 1 - 2 -
Other Locations 72 95 99 86 72 55 87 43 39 31 -21
Total 232 329 402 462 427 346 343 285 168 138 -18

Notes:

1. As a result of a change in recording practices by Lothian and Borders Police, their data for 2012-13 are not directly comparable with previous years. For further information please see Note 5.5.6.

2. Includes roads and footpaths.

3. Includes shops, stalls, stores, offices and factories

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