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 3: Main firearm recorded in offences involving the alleged use of a firearm, Scotland, 2003-04 to 2012-13

Number & Percentage

Main Firearm Recorded1 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-132 % change 11-12 to 12-13
Shotgun 16 30 57 52 41 55 31 46 37 15 -59
Rifle 2 8 11 16 18 12 6 13 6 16 n/r
Pistol/Revolver 23 24 98 76 97 138 110 92 82 49 -40
Air Weapon3 436 486 618 683 575 454 423 234 197 171 -13
Imitation Firearm 85 72 59 118 110 80 54 94 63 38 -40
Unidentified3 365 418 121 175 106 89 72 70 53 26 -51
Other 30 98 104 140 196 141 145 98 97 50 -48
Total identified firearms (excluding air weapons) 156 232 329 402 462 426 346 343 285 168 -41
Total 957 1,136 1,068 1,260 1,143 969 841 647 535 365 -32

Notes:

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

2. As a result of a change in recording practices by Lothian and Borders Police, their data for 2012-13 are not directly comparable with previous years. For further information please see Note 4.4.7.

3. A change in recording practices has affected the comparability of this category over time. For further information please see Note 4.4.2.

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