§ Mr. Laurence RobertsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, how many crimes have been committed by(a) Loyalist and (b) Republican paramilitary organisations in Northern Ireland, (i) since the signing of theBelfast Agreement and (ii) since 1January 2002, broken down by category of crime. [98394]
§ Jane KennedyThe following table provide details of the number of crimes carried out by Loyalist and Republican paramilitary organisations since the Belfast Agreement to 12 February 2003 and from 1 January 2002 to 12 February 2003.
Security situation statistics BY Loyalist By Republican Other/Not Known Total (i)10 April 1998 to 12 February 2003 Number of deaths as a result of the security situation1 50 47 1 98 Number of shooting incidents2 809 360 146 1,315 Number of bombing incidents3 678 134 36 848 Number of casualties as a result of paramilitary style assaults 427 243 N/a 670 Number of casualties as a result of paramilitary style shootings 417 223 N/a 60 1 January 2002 to 12 February 2003 Number of deaths as a result of the security situation1 12 4 — 16 Number of shooting incidents2 250 116 25 391 Number of bombing incidents3 151 48 3 202 Number of casualties as a result of paramilitary style assaults 96 51 N/a 147 Number of casualties as a result of paramilitary style shootings 136 62 N/a 198 1Includes all deaths due to the security situation. 2The following types of incidents are included: —Shots fired by terrorists; —Shots fired by the Security Forces; —Paramilitary styl0e attacks involving shootings; —Shots heard (and later confirmed); —Other violent incidents where shots are fired (e.g. armed robbery). 3An individual bombing incident may involve one or more explosive devices. The devices recorded include explosions and defusings. Incidents involving hoax devices, petrol bombings or incendiaries are excluded. Note:
Statistics which include figures for 2002 and 2003 are provisional and may be subject to minor amendment.