Gun crime in England and Wales

Police-recorded offences in which firearms were reported to have been used, in thousands

In thousands

5

10

15

20

25

1990

1995

1999-00

2004-05

2009-10

Guardian graphic | Source: Home Office/ONS. Note: The ONS cautions that the implementation of the National Crime Recording Standard in April 2002 means data from before this date may not be directly comparable with later figures