Homicide in Scotland 2022-23
Statistical bulletin on crimes of homicide recorded by the police in Scotland in 2022-2023.
Use of alcohol and drugs
Table 15
Over the last 10 years, from 2013-14 to 2022-23 the alcohol and drug status of persons accused of homicide has been unknown for 52% of accused persons. Of the remaining 367 persons where the drug and alcohol status was known.
- 49% (178) were under the influence of alcohol.
- 8% (29) were under the influence of drugs.
- 28% (103) were under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
- 16% (57) were not under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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