Homicide in Scotland, 2013-14

Statistical bulletin on crimes of homicide recorded by the police in Scotland in 2013-14

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Table 10: Relationship1 of main homicide accused2 to victim by gender of victim and main accused, Scotland, 2004-05 to 2013-14

  Number
Relationship of main accused to victim
Gender of
main accused
Gender of victim Partner/
ex-partner
Relative3 Acquaintance Stranger Not known Total
All accused All victims - solved cases 140 99 505 143 59 946
Male Male - solved cases 6 52 422 120 42 642
Female - solved cases 90 21 38 18 12 179
Female Male - solved cases 41 19 33 3 4 100
Female - solved cases 3 7 12 2 1 25

Notes:
1. For further information on the relationship between the main accused and the victim please see Note 5.11.
2. Figures correct as at 9 December 2014.
3. The relative category includes: son or daughter, parent and other relative.

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