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Violent crime involving firearms in England and Wales, by weapon type 2015/2016

Breakdown of violent crimes involving a firearm in England and Wales in 2015/2016, by type of principal weapon
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The data displays a breakdown of violent crimes involving a firearm in England and Wales (UK) in 2015/2016, by the type of the principal weapon. In the case that a firearm was used, the most common type was that of air weapons, there were 3,217 reported cases involving air firearms.

Air weapons 3217
Handguns 2157
Imitation firearms 1431
Rifles/others 1183
Shotguns 431

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