Recorded Crimes and Offences Involving Firearms, Scotland, 2012-13

Statistical bulletin on crimes and offences involving firearms recorded by the police in Scotland in 2012-13


Table 13: Age of main accused, where known by main firearm recorded in offences involving the alleged use of a firearm, Scotland, 2012-13

Number & Percentage

Main Firearm Recorded1
Age of Main Accused Shotgun Rifle Pistol/ Revolver Air Weapon Imitation Unidentified Other Total
15 or under - - - 20 10 - 8 38
16 to 20 1 2 7 27 10 - 12 59
21 to 30 3 4 11 29 9 5 13 74
31 to 40 2 1 7 14 2 3 8 37
41 or over 3 5 4 15 2 2 2 33
Total 9 12 29 105 33 10 43 241

Notes:

1. For further information on the main firearm recorded please see Note 4.4.9.

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