WEAPON USE
In 2010, a weapon was used against the victim in 71% (140) of attempted murders, 67% (154) of murders, and 39% (5,648) of robberies. A knife was the most common weapon type used against the victim in the following offences: murder (33%), attempted murder (28%), and robbery (18%). A weapon was not used against the victim in 98% (17,350) of sexual assaults, 89% (532) of kidnappings/abductions, and 61% (8,876) of robberies.
VICTIMS(a), Weapon used in commission of offence
![Graph: VICTIMS(a), Weapon used in commission of offence](/ausstats/abs@.nsf/bb8db737e2af84b8ca2571780015701e/e70f40c2766f437aca2578b70011904e/Body/0.3E8!OpenElement&FieldElemFormat=gif)