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Homicide in Scotland, 2011-12

Statistical bulletin on crimes of homicide recorded by the police in Scotland in 2011-12

Number

Gender of main accused	Gender of victim	Relationship of main accused to victim					Total
Gender of main accused	Gender of victim	Partner or ex-partner	Relative³	Acquaintance	Stranger	Not known	Total
All accused	All victims - solved cases	140	118	571	166	56	1,051
Male	Male - solved cases	5	67	490	141	42	745
Male	Female - solved cases	90	22	40	20	11	183
Female	Male - solved cases	43	17	28	4	3	95
Female	Female - solved cases	2	12	13	1	-	28

Notes:

1. For further information on the relationship between the main accused and the victim please see Note 4.10.

2. Figures correct as at 6 November 2012.

3. The relative category includes: son or daughter, parent and other relative.

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