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 9. Crimes of Attempted Murder and Serious Assault by Number of Perpetrators
Sample Year | Percentage of Serious Assault1 | Estimated Volume of Serious Assault2 | Number Sampled |
---|---|---|---|
2008-09 | |||
Individual perpetrator | 65% | 4,240 | 360 |
Multiple perpetrators | 27% | 1,770 | 150 |
Unknown | 7% | 470 | 40 |
All Recorded Serious Assault | 100% | 6,472 | 550 |
2017-18 | |||
Individual perpetrator | 78% | 3,270 | 430 |
Multiple perpetrators | 18% | 770 | 101 |
Unknown | 4% | 150 | 20 |
All Recorded Serious Assault | 100% | 4,189 | 551 |
Change between 2008-09 and 2017-18 | Percentage Points | Estimated Volume | |
Individual perpetrator | 13 | -970 | |
Multiple perpetrators | -9 | -1,000 | |
Unknown | -4 | -320 | |
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
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