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The classification of crimes and offences used by The Scottish Executive Justice Department for criminal statistics contains about 350 codes. These are grouped in this bulletin as follows:-
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Homicide |
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Comprises murder and culpable homicide. |
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Attempted Murder |
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Assault |
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Includes serious and petty assault. |
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Robbery |
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Includes assault with intent to rob. |
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Vandalism |
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Includes malicious mischief. |
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Reckless conduct with firearms |
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Firearms Act 1968 offences |
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Includes possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life, commit crime or resist arrest. |
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Other crimes and offences |
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Includes carrying an offensive weapon, Prevention of Crimes Act 1871, poaching and protection of wildlife legislation. |
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The following symbols are used throughout the tables in this bulletin. |
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- = Nil |
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