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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.
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Table 5. Crimes of Attempted Murder and Serious Assault by Location
| Sample Year | Percentage of Serious Assault1 | Estimated Volume of Serious Assault2 | Number Sampled |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-09 | |||
| In a Dwelling3 | 35% | 2,260 | 192 |
| In the Street or Open Space | 48% | 3,080 | 262 |
| In a Retail or Other Business setting | 17% | 1,110 | 94 |
| In a Private Space4 | 33% | 2,120 | 180 |
| In a Public Space | 67% | 4,330 | 368 |
| All Recorded Serious Assault | 100% | 6,472 | 550 |
| 2017-18 | |||
| In a Dwelling | 36% | 1,510 | 199 |
| In the Street or Open Space | 47% | 1,950 | 257 |
| In a Retail or Other Business setting | 17% | 720 | 95 |
| In a Private Space | 30% | 1,280 | 168 |
| In a Public Space | 70% | 2,910 | 383 |
| All Recorded Serious Assault | 100% | 4,189 | 551 |
| Change between 2008-09 and 2017-18 | Percentage Points | Estimated Volume | |
| In a Dwelling | No Change | -750 | |
| In the Street or Open Space | No Change | -1,130 | |
| In a Retail or Other Business setting | No Change | -390 | |
| In a Private Space | No Change | -840 | |
| In a Public Space | No Change | -1,420 | |
| All Recorded Serious Assault | n/a | -2,283 | |
1. Percentages may not sum to 100% due to rounding
2. All estimated volumes of Attempted Murder and Serious Assault are rounded to the nearest 10
3. A 'Dwelling' location includes both Attempted Murder and Serious Assault within a private property (i.e. behind a front-door) and the communal areas of residential buildings (for example a stairwell in a block of flats)
4. A 'Private Space' location only includes Attempted Murder and Serious Assault within a private property (i.e. behind a front-door)
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