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Recorded crime in Scotland: attempted murder and serious assault, 2008-2009 and 2017-2018
Information on crimes of attempted murder and serious assault recorded by the police in 2008 to 2009 and 2017 to 2018.
Table 5. Crimes of Attempted Murder and Serious Assault by Location
| Sample Year | Percentage of Serious Assault1 | Estimated Volume of Serious Assault2 | Number Sampled |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-09 | |||
| In a Dwelling3 | 35% | 2,260 | 192 |
| In the Street or Open Space | 48% | 3,080 | 262 |
| In a Retail or Other Business setting | 17% | 1,110 | 94 |
| In a Private Space4 | 33% | 2,120 | 180 |
| In a Public Space | 67% | 4,330 | 368 |
| All Recorded Serious Assault | 100% | 6,472 | 550 |
| 2017-18 | |||
| In a Dwelling | 36% | 1,510 | 199 |
| In the Street or Open Space | 47% | 1,950 | 257 |
| In a Retail or Other Business setting | 17% | 720 | 95 |
| In a Private Space | 30% | 1,280 | 168 |
| In a Public Space | 70% | 2,910 | 383 |
| All Recorded Serious Assault | 100% | 4,189 | 551 |
| Change between 2008-09 and 2017-18 | Percentage Points | Estimated Volume | |
| In a Dwelling | No Change | -750 | |
| In the Street or Open Space | No Change | -1,130 | |
| In a Retail or Other Business setting | No Change | -390 | |
| In a Private Space | No Change | -840 | |
| In a Public Space | No Change | -1,420 | |
| All Recorded Serious Assault | n/a | -2,283 | |
1. Percentages may not sum to 100% due to rounding
2. All estimated volumes of Attempted Murder and Serious Assault are rounded to the nearest 10
3. A 'Dwelling' location includes both Attempted Murder and Serious Assault within a private property (i.e. behind a front-door) and the communal areas of residential buildings (for example a stairwell in a block of flats)
4. A 'Private Space' location only includes Attempted Murder and Serious Assault within a private property (i.e. behind a front-door)
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