Homicide in Scotland, 2011-12

Statistical bulletin on crimes of homicide recorded by the police in Scotland in 2011-12


Table 15: Alcohol and drug status of persons accused of homicide1, Scotland, 2002-03 to 2011-12

Number

Alcohol/drug status of accused 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12
Drunk 62 54 50 57 50 33 39 39 53 72
On drugs 18 18 16 13 14 13 7 5 7 5
Drunk and on drugs 14 11 11 21 15 21 8 15 19 7
Neither drunk nor on drugs 31 11 26 26 20 20 21 19 22 19
Unknown 51 62 85 24 70 62 57 43 42 21
Total 176 156 188 141 169 149 132 121 143 124

Notes:

1. Figures correct as at 6 November 2012.

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