Publication - Statistics

Homicide in Scotland 2022-23

Published: 31 October 2023
From: Chief Statistician, +1 more … Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate, +1 more … Justice Directorate
Part of: Law and order
ISBN: 9781835214718

Statistical bulletin on crimes of homicide recorded by the police in Scotland in 2022-2023.

Homicide in Scotland statistics

Use of alcohol and drugs

Table 15

Over the last 10 years, from 2013-14 to 2022-23 the alcohol and drug status of persons accused of homicide has been unknown for 52% of accused persons. Of the remaining 367 persons where the drug and alcohol status was known.

49% (178) were under the influence of alcohol.
8% (29) were under the influence of drugs.
28% (103) were under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
16% (57) were not under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

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