Racist Incidents Recorded by the Police in Scotland, 2010-11

This bulletin presents statistics on racist incidents recorded and cleared up by the eight Scottish police forces in 2010-11.


5. Classification of Crimes and Offences as used in this Bulletin

CRIMES

Includes

Crimes of Violence and Indecency

Murder, attempted murder, serious assault, culpable homicide, robbery, rape & attempted rape, lewd and libidinous practices, procuration and other sexual offences

Crimes Involving Dishonesty

Housebreaking, theft of motor vehicle, shoplifting, fraud, other crimes of dishonesty

Crimes of Fire-Raising, Vandalism etc

Fire-raising, vandalism, other malicious and reckless conduct

Other Crimes

Handling offensive weapons, drug crimes, resisting arrest, crimes against public order

OFFENCES

Includes

All Offences

Common assault, breach of the peace, racially aggravated harassment, racially aggravated conduct, motor vehicle offences, anti-social behaviour offences

Contact

Email: Steven Morrison

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