Individuals with a Charge Proved for Offensive Weapon Offences1, 2008-09 Offence Individuals with a charge proved Individuals with a charge proved for any previous offence Individuals with one previous charge proved for the same offence Individuals with more than one previous charge proved for the same offence Possession of an offensive weapon 1,625 1,155 243 116 Having in a public place an object with a blade or point 1,790 1,351 277 165 Total 3,415 2,506 520 281 Offence % Individuals with a charge proved for any previous offences % Individuals with one previous charge proved for the same offence % Individuals with more than one previous charge proved for the same offence Possession of an offensive weapon 72 15 7...