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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 3: Main firearm recorded in offences involving the alleged use of a firearm, 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 | 16 | 30 | 57 | 52 | 41 | 55 | 31 | 46 | 37 | 15 | -59 |
| Rifle | 2 | 8 | 11 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 13 | 6 | 16 | n/r |
| Pistol/Revolver | 23 | 24 | 98 | 76 | 97 | 138 | 110 | 92 | 82 | 49 | -40 |
| Air Weapon3 | 436 | 486 | 618 | 683 | 575 | 454 | 423 | 234 | 197 | 171 | -13 |
| Imitation Firearm | 85 | 72 | 59 | 118 | 110 | 80 | 54 | 94 | 63 | 38 | -40 |
| Unidentified3 | 365 | 418 | 121 | 175 | 106 | 89 | 72 | 70 | 53 | 26 | -51 |
| Other | 30 | 98 | 104 | 140 | 196 | 141 | 145 | 98 | 97 | 50 | -48 |
| Total identified firearms (excluding air weapons) | 156 | 232 | 329 | 402 | 462 | 426 | 346 | 343 | 285 | 168 | -41 |
| Total | 957 | 1,136 | 1,068 | 1,260 | 1,143 | 969 | 841 | 647 | 535 | 365 | -32 |
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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