❓ WA Parliamentary Question on Notice 1577, asked by Mr. Birney on March 12, 2002, regarding the number of reported offences involving sharp instruments, blunt instruments, and firearms for specific periods between 1995 and 2001. The answer provides the requested data and includes statistical notes regarding data collection and scope.
AnsweredQoN 1577Legislative Assembly
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(b) blunt instruments; and (c) firearms,
(c) firearms,
(ii) August 1998 to August 1999 inclusive; and (iii) 1 January 2001 to 31 December 2001 inclusive?
(iii) 1 January 2001 to 31 December 2001 inclusive?
July 1995 to July 1996 inclusive (13 months), sharp instruments 802, blunt instruments 395, firearms 400. August 1998 to August 1999 inclusive (13 months), sharp instruments 1297, blunt instruments 414, firearms 415. 1 January to 31 December 2001 inclusive (12 months), sharp instruments 1097, blunt instruments 584, firearms 249. 1995-1996 Data Source: WA Police Offence Information System as at 28 October 1997. 1998-2001 Data Source: WA Police Monthly Crime Report – Executive Summary August 1999 & December 2001. Statistical Notes: 1. The number of reported offences for a period comprises all offences reported on the Offence Information System during that period and may include offences committed during earlier periods. The reporting of historical offences will inflate the number of reported offences for a period. 2. The number of firearm related offences does not include licensing type offences contained in the Firearms Act.
1995-1996 Data Source: WA Police Offence Information System as at 28 October 1997. 1998-2001 Data Source: WA Police Monthly Crime Report – Executive Summary August 1999 & December 2001. Statistical Notes: 1. The number of reported offences for a period comprises all offences reported on the Offence Information System during that period and may include offences committed during earlier periods. The reporting of historical offences will inflate the number of reported offences for a period. 2. The number of firearm related offences does not include licensing type offences contained in the Firearms Act.
Statistical Notes: 1. The number of reported offences for a period comprises all offences reported on the Offence Information System during that period and may include offences committed during earlier periods. The reporting of historical offences will inflate the number of reported offences for a period. 2. The number of firearm related offences does not include licensing type offences contained in the Firearms Act.
1. The number of reported offences for a period comprises all offences reported on the Offence Information System during that period and may include offences committed during earlier periods. The reporting of historical offences will inflate the number of reported offences for a period. 2. The number of firearm related offences does not include licensing type offences contained in the Firearms Act.
2. The number of firearm related offences does not include licensing type offences contained in the Firearms Act.
(c) firearms,
(ii) August 1998 to August 1999 inclusive; and (iii) 1 January 2001 to 31 December 2001 inclusive?
(iii) 1 January 2001 to 31 December 2001 inclusive?
July 1995 to July 1996 inclusive (13 months), sharp instruments 802, blunt instruments 395, firearms 400. August 1998 to August 1999 inclusive (13 months), sharp instruments 1297, blunt instruments 414, firearms 415. 1 January to 31 December 2001 inclusive (12 months), sharp instruments 1097, blunt instruments 584, firearms 249. 1995-1996 Data Source: WA Police Offence Information System as at 28 October 1997. 1998-2001 Data Source: WA Police Monthly Crime Report – Executive Summary August 1999 & December 2001. Statistical Notes: 1. The number of reported offences for a period comprises all offences reported on the Offence Information System during that period and may include offences committed during earlier periods. The reporting of historical offences will inflate the number of reported offences for a period. 2. The number of firearm related offences does not include licensing type offences contained in the Firearms Act.
1995-1996 Data Source: WA Police Offence Information System as at 28 October 1997. 1998-2001 Data Source: WA Police Monthly Crime Report – Executive Summary August 1999 & December 2001. Statistical Notes: 1. The number of reported offences for a period comprises all offences reported on the Offence Information System during that period and may include offences committed during earlier periods. The reporting of historical offences will inflate the number of reported offences for a period. 2. The number of firearm related offences does not include licensing type offences contained in the Firearms Act.
Statistical Notes: 1. The number of reported offences for a period comprises all offences reported on the Offence Information System during that period and may include offences committed during earlier periods. The reporting of historical offences will inflate the number of reported offences for a period. 2. The number of firearm related offences does not include licensing type offences contained in the Firearms Act.
1. The number of reported offences for a period comprises all offences reported on the Offence Information System during that period and may include offences committed during earlier periods. The reporting of historical offences will inflate the number of reported offences for a period. 2. The number of firearm related offences does not include licensing type offences contained in the Firearms Act.
2. The number of firearm related offences does not include licensing type offences contained in the Firearms Act.
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Answered
17 April 2002
Responded by
Minister for Police and Emergency Services
Response time
36 days
The Police Service advises the following number of reported offences involving a weapon.
July 1995 to July 1996 inclusive (13 months), sharp instruments 802, blunt instruments 395, firearms 400.
August 1998 to August 1999 inclusive (13 months), sharp instruments 1297, blunt instruments 414, firearms 415.
1 January to 31 December 2001 inclusive (12 months), sharp instruments 1097, blunt instruments 584, firearms 249.
1995-1996 Data Source: WA Police Offence Information System as at 28 October 1997.
1998-2001 Data Source: WA Police Monthly Crime Report – Executive Summary August 1999 & December 2001.
Statistical Notes:
1. The number of reported offences for a period comprises all offences reported on the Offence Information System during that period and may include offences committed during earlier periods. The reporting of historical offences will inflate the number of reported offences for a period.
2. The number of firearm related offences does not include licensing type offences contained in the Firearms Act.
July 1995 to July 1996 inclusive (13 months), sharp instruments 802, blunt instruments 395, firearms 400.
August 1998 to August 1999 inclusive (13 months), sharp instruments 1297, blunt instruments 414, firearms 415.
1 January to 31 December 2001 inclusive (12 months), sharp instruments 1097, blunt instruments 584, firearms 249.
1995-1996 Data Source: WA Police Offence Information System as at 28 October 1997.
1998-2001 Data Source: WA Police Monthly Crime Report – Executive Summary August 1999 & December 2001.
Statistical Notes:
1. The number of reported offences for a period comprises all offences reported on the Offence Information System during that period and may include offences committed during earlier periods. The reporting of historical offences will inflate the number of reported offences for a period.
2. The number of firearm related offences does not include licensing type offences contained in the Firearms Act.
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