Recorded Crimes and Offences involving Firearms, Scotland, 2013-14

Statistical bulletin on crimes and offences involving firearms recorded by the police in Scotland in 2013-14.


Table 9: Location of offences involving the alleged use of a firearm, Scotland, 2004-05 to 2013-14 Number & Percentage

Location of Offence 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-131 2013-14 % change 12-13 to 13-14
Dwelling 411 450 378 386 332 278 219 188 123 138 12
Public Highway2 301 253 438 415 333 275 193 168 110 121 10
Shop3 103 79 100 65 79 78 45 41 39 23 -41
Post Office 12 3 9 2 6 6 1 3 1 - -
Bank/Building Society 7 13 7 3 3 7 3 7 3 2 n/r
School/College 26 19 27 17 23 16 21 10 6 4 n/r
Place of Public Entertainment 4 6 10 13 11 3 6 3 2 4 n/r
Other Locations 272 245 291 242 183 178 159 115 81 82 1
Total 1,136 1,068 1,260 1,143 970 841 647 535 365 374 2

Notes:

1. As a result of a change in recording practices by Lothian and Borders Police, their data for 2012-13 are not directly comparable with previous years. For further information please see Note 5.5.6.

2. Includes roads and footpaths.

3. Includes shops, stalls, stores, offices and factories.

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