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Measurement of the Extent of Youth Crime
in Scotland
Appendix B Notes on classification of crimes and
offences
Non-sexual crimes of violence
Serious assault - includes murder and
culpable homicide (including the statutory crimes of
causing death by dangerous driving while under the
influence of drink or drugs). An assault is classified as
"serious" if the victim sustained an injury resulting in
detention in hospital as an in-patient or any of the
following injuries whether or not he was detained in
hospital: fractures, concussion, internal injuries,
crushing, severe cuts or lacerations or severe general
assault requiring medical treatment.
Robbery - includes offences involving
intent to rob.
Other violence - includes threats and extortion
and cruel and unnatural treatment of children.
Crimes of indecency
Includes rape, assault with intent to rape, indecent
assault, lewd and libidinous practices against children,
indecent exposure and offences connected with
prostitution.
Crimes involving dishonesty
Housebreaking - includes commercial as
well as domestic premises.
Other theft - includes theft of pedal
cycles
Other dishonesty - includes statutory
fraud, forgery, reset and embezzlement
Fire-raising, vandalism, etc.
Vandalism, etc. - includes malicious
mischief, vandalism and reckless conduct with firearms.
Other crimes
Crimes against public justice - includes
perjury, resisting arrest, bail offences (other than
absconding or re-offending) and wasting police time.
Handling offensive weapons - comprises
carrying offensive weapons, restriction of offensive
weapons license.
Drugs - includes importation, possession
and supply of controlled drugs.
Other - includes conspiracy and explosives
offences.
Miscellaneous offences
Includes petty assault, breach of the peace,
drunkenness, offences against local legislation, offences
involving animals/plants, offences against liquor licensing
laws and offences against environmental legislation.
Motor vehicle offences
Includes dangerous and careless driving, drunk driving
(including failure to provide breath, blood or urine
samples), speeding, unlawful use of a vehicle and vehicle
defect offences.
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