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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 15. Crimes of Attempted Murder and Serious Assault by Physical Injury sustained by Victim
| Sample Year | Percentage of Serious Assault1 | Estimated Volume of Serious Assault2 | Number Sampled |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-09 | |||
| Cuts/permanent disfigurement (not from sharp implement) | 34% | 2,210 | 188 |
| Broken bones / fractures etc. | 24% | 1,550 | 132 |
| Sharp-item related injuries (stab/slash) | 29% | 1,890 | 161 |
| Other (including minor/no injury) | 13% | 810 | 69 |
| All Recorded Serious Assault | 100% | 6,472 | 550 |
| 2017-18 | |||
| Cuts/permanent disfigurement (not from sharp implement) | 42% | 1,760 | 232 |
| Broken bones / fractures etc. | 30% | 1,270 | 167 |
| Sharp-item related injuries (stab/slash) | 24% | 990 | 130 |
| Other (including minor/no injury) | 4% | 170 | 22 |
| All Recorded Serious Assault | 100% | 4,189 | 551 |
| Change between 2008-09 and 2017-18 | Percentage Points | Estimated Volume | |
| Cuts/permanent disfigurement (not from sharp implement) | 8 | -450 | |
| Broken bones / fractures etc. | No change | -280 | |
| Sharp-item related injuries (stab/slash) | No change | -900 | |
| Other (including minor/no injury) | -9 | -640 | |
| 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
3. Where a victim sustained multiple physical injuries, the most serious injury has been used to classify the case in the table
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