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Recorded crime in Scotland: attempted murder and serious assault, 2008-2009 and 2017-2018
Information on crimes of attempted murder and serious assault recorded by the police in 2008 to 2009 and 2017 to 2018.
Table 7. Crimes of Attempted Murder and Serious Assault by Age of Victim
| Sample Year | Percentage of Serious Assault1 | Estimated Volume of Serious Assault2 | Number Sampled |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-09 | |||
| Under 13 years old | 1% | 80 | 7 |
| Aged 13 to 19 years old | 16% | 1,060 | 90 |
| Aged 20 to 29 years old | 38% | 2,470 | 210 |
| Aged 30 to 39 years old | 24% | 1,530 | 130 |
| Aged 40 to 49 years old | 13% | 870 | 74 |
| Aged 50 and above | 6% | 400 | 34 |
| Median Age of Victim: 27 years old | |||
| All Recorded Serious Assault | 100% | 6,472 | 550 |
| 2017-18 | |||
| Under 13 years old | 3% | 110 | 15 |
| Aged 13 to 19 years old | 14% | 600 | 79 |
| Aged 20 to 29 years old | 29% | 1,210 | 159 |
| Aged 30 to 39 years old | 25% | 1,030 | 135 |
| Aged 40 to 49 years old | 14% | 580 | 76 |
| Aged 50 and above | 15% | 610 | 80 |
| Median Age of Victim: 31 years old | |||
| All Recorded Serious Assault | 100% | 4,189 | 551 |
| Change between 2008-09 and 2017-18 | Percentage Points | Estimated Volume | |
| Under 13 years old | No Change | 30 | |
| Aged 13 to 19 years old | No Change | -460 | |
| Aged 20 to 29 years old | -9 | -1,260 | |
| Aged 30 to 39 years old | No Change | -500 | |
| Aged 40 to 49 years old | No Change | -290 | |
| Aged 50 and above | 8 | 210 | |
| All Recorded Serious Assault | n/a | -2,283 | |
1. Percentages will not sum to 100% as the age of the victim was unavailable for a small proportion of Attempted Murder and Serious Assault (1% in both 2008-09 and 2017-18)
2. All estimated volumes of Attempted Murder and Serious Assault are rounded to the nearest 10
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