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Recorded Crime in Scotland, 2014-15
Official Statistics Bulletin presents statistics on crimes and offences recorded and cleared up by the police in Scotland. It forms part of the Scottish Government series of statistical bulletins on the criminal justice system. Statistics on crimes and offences recorded by the police provide a measure of the volume of criminal activity with which the police are faced.
Table A6: Crimes of Handling offensive weapons recorded by the police, Scotland, 2005-06 to 2014-15
Number & Percentage
| Crime category | 2005-06 | 2006-07 | 2007-08 | 2008-09 | 2009-10 | 2010-11 | 2011-12 | 2012-13 | 2013-14 | 2014-15 | % change 13-14 to 14-15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Possession of an offensive weapon | 5,982 | 6,189 | 5,398 | 4,892 | 3,839 | 3,248 | 2,820 | 1,863 | 1,728 | 1,380 | -20 |
| Restriction of an offensive weapon | 3 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 6 | 17 | 183 |
| Having in a public place an article with a blade or point | 3,643 | 3,920 | 3,588 | 4,080 | 3,194 | 3,015 | 2,792 | 2,135 | 2,061 | 1,892 | -8 |
| Total Handling offensive weapons | 9,628 | 10,110 | 8,989 | 8,980 | 7,042 | 6,283 | 5,631 | 4,015 | 3,795 | 3,289 | -13 |
Please see Notes for Tables at end of Chapter 5.
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