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 13: Age of main accused (where known) by main firearm recorded in offences involving the alleged use of a firearm, Scotland, 2013-14 Number & Percentage

Main Firearm Recorded1
Age of Main Accused Shotgun Rifle Pistol/ Revolver Air Weapon Imitation Unidentified Other Total
15 or under - - - 11 2 - 6 19
16 to 20 - - 2 32 12 - 13 59
21 to 30 3 1 13 55 4 8 4 88
31 to 40 4 - 9 15 5 7 7 47
41 or over 4 1 1 20 7 7 1 41
Total 11 2 25 133 30 22 31 254

Notes:

1. For further information on the main firearm recorded please see Note 5.5.8.

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