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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 9: Location of offences involving the alleged use of a firearm, Scotland, 2004-05 to 2013-14 Number & Percentage
| Location of Offence | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwelling | 411 | 450 | 378 | 386 | 332 | 278 | 219 | 188 | 123 | 138 | 12 |
| Public Highway2 | 301 | 253 | 438 | 415 | 333 | 275 | 193 | 168 | 110 | 121 | 10 |
| Shop3 | 103 | 79 | 100 | 65 | 79 | 78 | 45 | 41 | 39 | 23 | -41 |
| Post Office | 12 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 1 | - | - |
| Bank/Building Society | 7 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 2 | n/r |
| School/College | 26 | 19 | 27 | 17 | 23 | 16 | 21 | 10 | 6 | 4 | n/r |
| Place of Public Entertainment | 4 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 4 | n/r |
| Other Locations | 272 | 245 | 291 | 242 | 183 | 178 | 159 | 115 | 81 | 82 | 1 |
| 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.
2. Includes roads and footpaths.
3. Includes shops, stalls, stores, offices and factories.
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