Publication - Statistics

Homicide in Scotland, 2013-14

Published: 9 December 2014
ISBN: 9781785440175

Statistical bulletin on crimes of homicide recorded by the police in Scotland in 2013-14

Table 10: Relationship¹ of main homicide accused² to victim by gender of victim and main accused, Scotland, 2004-05 to 2013-14

Relationship of main accused to victim
							Number
Gender of main accused	Gender of victim	Partner/ ex-partner	Relative³	Acquaintance	Stranger	Not known	Total
All accused	All victims - solved cases	140	99	505	143	59	946
Male	Male - solved cases	6	52	422	120	42	642
Male	Female - solved cases	90	21	38	18	12	179
Female	Male - solved cases	41	19	33	3	4	100
Female	Female - solved cases	3	7	12	2	1	25

Notes:
1. For further information on the relationship between the main accused and the victim please see Note 5.11.
2. Figures correct as at 9 December 2014.
3. The relative category includes: son or daughter, parent and other relative.

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Table 10: Relationship1 of main homicide accused2 to victim by gender of victim and main accused, Scotland, 2004-05 to 2013-14

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Table 10: Relationship¹ of main homicide accused² to victim by gender of victim and main accused, Scotland, 2004-05 to 2013-14