Reduction in homicide and violence in Scotland is largely explained by fewer gangs and less knife crime
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2. Main Findings: Recorded Crimes and Offences in Scotland - Recorded Crime in Scotland, 2019-2020 - gov.scot
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2. Main Findings: Recorded Crimes and Offences in Scotland - Recorded Crime in Scotland, 2019-2020 - gov.scot
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2. Main Findings: Recorded Crimes and Offences in Scotland - Recorded Crime in Scotland, 2019-2020 - gov.scot
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2. Main Findings: Recorded Crimes and Offences in Scotland - Recorded Crime in Scotland, 2019-2020 - gov.scot
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