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Recorded Crimes and Offences involving Firearms, Scotland, 2013-14
Statistical bulletin on crimes and offences involving firearms recorded by the police in Scotland in 2013-14.
Table 5: Use of firearm in offences involving the alleged use of a firearm, Scotland, 2004-05 to 2013-14 Number & Percentage
| How Firearm Used | 2004-05 | 2005-06 | 2006-07 | 2007-08 | 2008-09 | 2009-10 | 2010-11 | 2011-12 | 2012-131 | 2013-14 | % change 12-13 to 13-14 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fired - fatal injury | 8 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Fired - non-fatal injury | 316 | 189 | 240 | 208 | 141 | 152 | 109 | 90 | 65 | 42 | -35 |
| Fired - damage to property | 500 | 499 | 314 | 222 | 211 | 175 | 91 | 77 | 66 | 66 | - |
| Fired - no injury/damage | 61 | 68 | 231 | 286 | 223 | 186 | 139 | 114 | 62 | 74 | 19 |
| Total Fired | 885 | 764 | 793 | 720 | 577 | 515 | 341 | 286 | 194 | 183 | -6 |
| Used as a blunt instrument | 14 | 10 | 18 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 5 | -50 |
| Used to threaten | 202 | 216 | 319 | 266 | 240 | 218 | 251 | 197 | 129 | 142 | 10 |
| Other uses | 35 | 78 | 130 | 147 | 142 | 96 | 42 | 39 | 32 | 44 | 38 |
| Total | 1,136 | 1,068 | 1,260 | 1,143 | 970 | 841 | 647 | 535 | 365 | 374 | 2 |
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 5.5.6.
Table 5a: Use of identified firearm (excluding air weapons) in offences involving the alleged use of a firearm, Scotland, 2004-05 to 2013-14 Number & Percentage
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 5.5.6.
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