Recorded Crimes and Offences Involving Firearms, Scotland, 2012-13
Statistical bulletin on crimes and offences involving firearms recorded by the police in Scotland in 2012-13
Table 7: Main firearm recorded in offences in which a weapon was alleged to have been fired causing fatal or non-fatal injury, Scotland, 2003-04 to 2012-13
Number & Percentage
| Main Firearm Recorded1 | 2003-04 | 2004-05 | 2005-06 | 2006-07 | 2007-08 | 2008-09 | 2009-10 | 2010-11 | 2011-12 | 2012-132 | % change 11-12 to 12-13 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shotgun | 2 | 6 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 1 | n/r |
| Rifle | 1 | 3 | - | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | - | 3 | - |
| Pistol/Revolver | - | 2 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 5 | - | - |
| Air Weapon3 | 100 | 96 | 121 | 145 | 94 | 71 | 78 | 48 | 51 | 43 | -16 |
| Imitation Firearm | 12 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 7 | - | 6 | - |
| Unidentified3 | 109 | 153 | 10 | 25 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 1 | - | - |
| Other | 17 | 53 | 42 | 46 | 77 | 46 | 57 | 36 | 31 | 13 | -58 |
| Total identified firearms (excluding air weapons) | 32 | 75 | 66 | 78 | 106 | 60 | 70 | 57 | 43 | 23 | -47 |
| Total | 241 | 324 | 197 | 248 | 212 | 142 | 154 | 111 | 95 | 66 | -31 |
Notes:
1. For further information on the main firearm recorded please see Note 4.4.9.
2. 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 4.4.7.
3. A change in recording practices has affected the comparability of this category over time. For further information please see Note 4.4.2.
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