Table 1:
Distribution of demographic variables of the victims mentioned in 6 UK online news portals
| Demographic variables | Frequency (n=911) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Age in years | ||
| Under 10 | 23 | 2.5 |
| 11-20 | 376 | 41.3 |
| 21-30 | 154 | 16.9 |
| 31-40 | 100 | 11 |
| Over 40 | 107 | 11.7 |
| Sex | ||
| Male | 663 | 72.8 |
| Female | 202 | 22.2 |
| Race | ||
| White/European/British | 53 | 5.8 |
| Black/African | 53 | 5.8 |
| Asian | 20 | 2.2 |
| American | 8 | 0.9 |
| Others | 7 | 0.8 |
| Location | n=692 | |
| North England | 103 | 14.9 |
| South England | 428 | 61.8 |
| East England | 34 | 4.9 |
| West England | 31 | 4.5 |
| Central England | 76 | 11 |
| Others | 20 | 2.9 |