Homicide in Scotland 2022-23

Statistical bulletin on crimes of homicide recorded by the police in Scotland in 2022-2023.


Homicide in Scotland 2022-23

This bulletin presents statistics on crimes of homicide recorded by the police in Scotland in 2022-23. This includes the number of victims and accused for all recorded cases of Murder and Culpable homicide (common law). Statistics are also presented on the number of homicide incidents (irrespective of the number of victims or accused for each incident), the circumstances associated with the homicide, and additional details relating to the method, motive and relationship between the victim and the accused.

Contact

Email: justice_analysts@gov.scot

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