| British Crime Survey
2.4 million violent incidents against adults, i.e 1 every 13 seconds 365 days a year
1.5 million incidents of common assault, i.e. in excess of 1 per minute, 365 days a year
347,000 muggings in England and Wales, i.e. 1 every 4 minutes, 365 days a year
Total Domestic Burglaries - 321,459, i.e. 36 every hour, 365 days a year
25% of all incidents involved weapons with 4% of these being handguns
In 43% of incidents cheque books and credit cards were stolen
Most victims are alone at the time of the offence
50% of muggings take place on the street with nearly a third in or around transport facilities such as railways or coach stations
25% of female muggings occur in or around the victims own home
50% of muggings occur between 6pm and midnight
34% of muggings occur between midday and 6pm
60-70% of robberies occur outdoors.
43% of violence occurs at the weekends
Year 2004/2005 - British Crime Survey
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