State Bureau of Investigation RobWea1112.rep Aug/30/2013 Robbery by Type of Weapon 2011-2012 Type of Weapon 2011 % Distribution 2012 % Distribution % Change Firearm 4,768 50.4 % 4,786 51.5 % 0.4 % Knife or Cutting Instrument 667 7.1 % 675 7.3 % 1.2 % Other Dangerous Weapon 852 9.0 % 747 8.0 % -12.3 % Strong Arm 3,169 33.5 % 3,094 33.3 % -2.4 % Total 9,456 100.0 % 9,302 100.0 % -1.6 % Robbery by Type of Weapon Two Year Comparison 2012 2011