Homicide in Scotland, 2003 - Statistics Published

Summary statistics on homicides recorded in Scotland in 2003


Statistics Release CrJ/2004: HOMICIDE IN SCOTLAND, 2003 - STATISTICS PUBLISHED

Table 7: Persons accused in homicide cases (1), by whether drunk and/or under influence of drugs, 2000-2003

Drink/drug status of accused

2000

2001

2002

2003

Number

Percentage

Number

Percentage

Number

Percentage

Number

Percentage

All accused

126

100

145

100

187

100

140

100

Drunk

46

37

59

41

56

30

55

39

Under drugs influence

9

7

9

6

13

7

22

16

Drunk and under drugs

8

6

12

8

19

10

14

10

Neither drink nor drugs

23

18

13

9

39

21

9

6

Not known

40

31

52

36

60

32

40

29

(1) Currently (as at 10 November 2004) recorded as homicide.

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