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 14. Crimes of Attempted Murder and Serious Assault by Use of Weapon
Sample Year | Percentage of Serious Assault1 | Estimated Volume of Serious Assault2 | Number Sampled |
---|---|---|---|
2008-09 | |||
Knife or other Bladed/Pointed Article | 31% | 1,980 | 168 |
Other Weapon Type | 33% | 2,130 | 181 |
No Weapon used | 37% | 2,370 | 201 |
Weapon used | 63% | 4,110 | 349 |
No Weapon used | 37% | 2,370 | 201 |
All Recorded Serious Assault | 100% | 6,472 | 550 |
2017-18 | |||
Knife or other Bladed/Pointed Article | 25% | 1,030 | 136 |
Other Weapon Type | 30% | 1,250 | 165 |
No Weapon used | 45% | 1,900 | 250 |
Weapon used | 55% | 2,290 | 301 |
No Weapon used | 45% | 1,900 | 250 |
All Recorded Serious Assault | 100% | 4,189 | 551 |
Change between 2008-09 and 2017-18 | Percentage Points | Estimated Volume | |
Knife or other Bladed/Pointed Article | No change | -950 | |
Other Weapon Type | No change | -880 | |
No Weapon used | 9 | -470 | |
Weapon used | -9 | -1,820 | |
No Weapon used | 9 | -470 | |
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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