Homicide in Scotland, 2012-13

Statistical bulletin on crimes of homicide recorded by the police in Scotland in 2012-13


Table 15: Alcohol and drug status of persons accused of homicide1, Scotland, 2003-04 to 2012-13

Number

Alcohol and drug status of accused 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13
Drunk 54 50 57 50 33 39 39 52 73 30
On drugs 18 16 13 14 13 7 5 7 6 4
Drunk and on drugs 11 11 21 15 21 8 15 19 7 2
Neither drunk nor on drugs 11 26 26 20 20 21 19 22 19 15
Unknown 62 85 24 70 62 57 43 42 22 32
Total 156 188 141 169 149 132 121 142 127 83

Notes:
1. Figures correct as at 1 October 2013.

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