Publication - Statistics

Homicide in Scotland, 2012-13

Published: 1 October 2013
ISBN: 9781782568216

Statistical bulletin on crimes of homicide recorded by the police in Scotland in 2012-13

Homicide in Scotland statistics

Table 10: Relationship¹ of main homicide accused² to victim by gender of victim and main accused, Scotland, 2003-04 to 2012-13

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	136	107	534	157	58	992
Male	Male - solved cases	6	58	452	134	44	694
Male	Female - solved cases	87	21	39	19	11	177
Female	Male - solved cases	41	17	30	3	3	94
Female	Female - solved cases	2	11	13	1	-	27

Notes:
1. For further information on the relationship between the main accused and the victim please see Note 4.11.
2. Figures correct as at 1 October 2013.
3. The relative category includes: son or daughter, parent and other relative.

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