Recorded Crimes and Offences Involving Firearms, Scotland, 2011-12

Statistical bulletin on crimes and offences involving firearms recorded by the police in Scotland in 2011-12


Table 12A: Age of main accused, where known by main firearm recorded in offences involving the alleged use of a firearm, Scotland, 2011-12

Number
Main Firearm Recorded1
Age of Main Accused Shotgun Rifle Pistol/ Revolver Air Weapon Imitation Unidentified Other Total
15 and under - - 1 29 7 1 20 58
16 to 20 6 - 11 31 16 5 17 86
21 to 30 4 1 18 28 19 11 14 95
31 to 40 9 - 17 17 9 4 13 69
41 and over 9 3 4 17 7 3 9 52
Total 28 4 51 122 58 24 73 360

Notes:

1. For further information on the main firearm recorded please see Note 4.4.5.

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