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 6. Crimes of Attempted Murder and Serious Assault by Gender of Victim
Sample Year | Percentage of Serious Assault1 | Estimated Volume of Serious Assault2 | Number Sampled |
---|---|---|---|
2008-09 | |||
Male | 87% | 5,650 | 480 |
Female | 13% | 820 | 70 |
All Recorded Serious Assault | 100% | 6,472 | 550 |
2017-18 | |||
Male | 80% | 3,340 | 439 |
Female | 20% | 850 | 112 |
All Recorded Serious Assault | 100% | 4,189 | 551 |
Change between 2008-09 and 2017-18 | Percentage Points | Estimated Volume | |
Male | -8 | -2,310 | |
Female | 8 | 30 | |
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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