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maltatoday WEDNESDAY 6 DECEMBER 2017 News 3 Crime in Malta (2000-2017) By year There have been a total of 87 homicides in Malta since 2000, leaving a total of 93 victims 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 The vast majority, or 66%, of people killed since 2000 where killed in a shooting or stabbing. Other causes of death included: strangulation, blows, cranial nailing, head injuries, being kicked to death, "arguments", fight without weapons, overdose and "found in water" Shooting Stabbing Explosion Other Asphyxia Blunt object Tied during theft Hit and run Fall Cause of death 59 of the victims were male, with 34 females being killed during the same period. The average age of those killed was 42, the eldest was 79 and the Victims Homicides in figures 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Gozo St Paul's Bay Birzebbuga Qormi St Julians Marsa Ghaxaq San Gwann Marsaskala Mgarr Sliema Marsaxlokk Mellieha Birkirkara Birgu Ta Qali Safi Zejtun Bahar ic-Ca... Mosta Santa Lucija Rabat Pieta Qawra Pembroke Tarxien Valletta Xemxija Hal Far Kalkara Dingli Fgura Attard Hamrun Swieqi Zebbug Locality 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Gozo St Paul's Bay Birzebbuga Qormi St Julians Marsa Ghaxaq San Gwann Marsaskala Mgarr Locality Crime in Malta (2000-2017) By locality There have been a total of 87 homicides in Malta since 2000, leaving a total of 93 victims 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 2017 2015 2013 2011 2009 2007 2005 2003 2001 The vast majority, or 66%, of people killed since 2000 where killed in a shooting or stabbing. Other causes of death included: strangulation, blows, cranial nailing, head injuries, being kicked to death, "arguments", fight without weapons, overdose and "found in water" 39 23 7 8 5 4 2 2 2 Shooting Stabbing Explosion Other Asphyxia Blunt object Tied during theft Hit and run Fall Cause of death 59 of the victims were male, with 34 females being killed during the same period. The average age of those killed was 42, the eldest was 79 and the youngest just 17 months old. 59 34 Male Female Victims Crime in Malta (2000-2017) By year There have been a total of 87 homicides in Malta since 2000, leaving a total of 93 victims 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 The vast majority, or 66%, of people killed since 2000 where killed in a shooting or stabbing. Other causes of death included: strangulation, blows, cranial nailing, head injuries, being kicked to death, "arguments", fight without weapons, overdose and "found in water" Shooting Stabbing Explosion Other Asphyxia Blunt object Tied during theft Hit and run Fall Cause of death 59 of the victims were male, with 34 females being killed during the same period. The average age of those killed was 42, the eldest was 79 and the youngest just 17 months old. Male Female Victims Unsolved Case on going 30 years or over 0 - 10 years Died 20 - 30 years Suicide 10 - 20 years Still a fugitive Acquitted Murdered Suspended sentence Case outcome Unsolved Case on going 30 years or over 0 - 10 years Died 20 - 30 years Suicide 10 - 20 years Still a fugitive Acquitted Murdered Suspended sentence Case outcome Unsolved Case on going 30 years or over 0 - 10 years Died 20 - 30 years Suicide 10 - 20 years Still a fugitive Acquitted Murdered Suspended sentence Case outcome THERE have been a total of 87 homicides involving 93 victims in Malta between the 1 January 2000 and the 23 November 2017, according to data tabled in par- liament on Monday by Home Affairs minister Michael Farrugia. 71 individuals have been arraigned in court over the killings. 27 cases remain unsolved while criminal proceedings against 25 of the alleged murders are still ongoing.