'Violent crime' - Long-term national recorded crime trend
Source: Research Development & Statistics (CRCSG) Home Office
There were 1,220,198 recorded violent crimes in 2005/06, an increase of two per cent.
Of these, 17 per cent were common assault (including assault on a constable) and 20 cent harassment, both of which involve no physical injury to the victim. In addition, many of the 'less serious woundings' (43 per cent of violent crime) will have resulted in minor injuries, such as bruises, grazes and black eyes.
Understanding the chart
Numbers of recorded crimes are affected by changes in reporting and recording practices. Expanded coverage and revised Counting Rules came into effect in April 1998. The National Crime Recording Standard was introduced nationally in April 2002. The national impact in 2002/03 was estimated to be 20% per cent for all violent crime.
Data for the British Transport Police are included from 2002/03 onwards.
