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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 9a: Location of offences in which an identified firearm, other than an air weapon, was alleged to have been involved, 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 | 31 | 45 | 96 | 71 | 126 | 122 | 94 | 114 | 103 | 52 | -50 |
| Public Highway2 | 44 | 75 | 90 | 156 | 195 | 161 | 120 | 92 | 95 | 47 | -51 |
| Shop3 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 51 | 36 | 48 | 50 | 29 | 27 | 27 | - |
| Post Office | 3 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | n/r |
| Bank/Building Society | 3 | 2 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 1 | n/r |
| School/College | 4 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 1 | n/r |
| Place of Public Entertainment | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | - | - |
| Other Locations | 47 | 72 | 95 | 99 | 86 | 72 | 55 | 87 | 43 | 39 | -9 |
| Total | 156 | 232 | 329 | 402 | 462 | 426 | 346 | 343 | 285 | 168 | -41 |
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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