I'm in a bit of a whizzing contest elsewhere about the increase in violent crime in the UK post confiscation of privately owned handguns.

Any idea on the number of privately owned handguns confiscated in the UK? Even a good approximation is OK.

Likewise, any idea on the actual numbers of crimes pre and post confiscation? Things like home invasions, burglaries, robberies (esp. armed), and the like. I'm especially interested in "official" numbers.

Thanks!

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