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 9: Location of offences involving the alleged use of a firearm, Scotland, 2003-04 to 2012-13

Number & Percentage

Location of Offence 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-131 % change 11-12 to 12-13
Dwelling 331 411 450 378 386 331 278 219 188 123 -35
Public Highway2 271 301 253 438 415 333 275 193 168 110 -35
Shop3 93 103 79 100 65 79 78 45 41 39 -5
Post Office 15 12 3 9 2 6 6 1 3 1 n/r
Bank/Building Society 10 7 13 7 3 3 7 3 7 3 n/r
School/College 23 26 19 27 17 23 16 21 10 6 -40
Place of Public Entertainment 5 4 6 10 13 11 3 6 3 2 n/r
Other Locations 209 272 245 291 242 183 178 159 115 81 -30
Total 957 1,136 1,068 1,260 1,143 969 841 647 535 365 -32

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 4.4.7.

2. Includes roads and footpaths.

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

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