Robbery at the national level, number of police-recorded offences

“Robbery” means the theft of property from a person; overcoming resistance by force or threat of force. Where possible, the category “Robbery” should include muggings (bag-snatching) and theft with violence; but should exclude pick pocketing and extortion.

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Data host: 

United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

Unit of Measurement: 

Count of offences

Type of Indicator source: 

  • Intergovernmental Organisation