Assault rate of Bahrain soared by 27.63% from 256.6 cases per 100,000 population in 2007 to 327.5 cases per 100,000 population in 2008. Since the 9.75% slump in 2006, assault rate slumped by 10.83% in 2008.
The description is composed by our digital data assistant.“Assault” means physical attack against the body of another person resulting in serious bodily injury; excluding indecent/sexual assault; threats and slapping/punching. 'Assault' leading to death should also be excluded. (UN-CTS M3.2)
| Date | Value | Change, % |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 327.5 | 27.63% |
| 2007 | 256.6 | -30.13% |
| 2006 | 367.2 | -9.75% |
| 2005 | 406.9 | -14.31% |
| 2004 | 474.9 | 33.90% |
| 2003 | 354.7 |