Robbery rate

27.4 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2008

Robbery rate of Bahrain decreased by 4.59% from 28.7 cases per 100,000 population in 2007 to 27.4 cases per 100,000 population in 2008. Since the 84.64% jump in 2004, robbery rate plummeted by 53.65% in 2008.

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"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. (UN-CTS M3.5)

Date Value Change, %
2008 27.4 -4.59%
2007 28.7 16.03%
2006 24.8 -48.86%
2005 48.4 -18.12%
2004 59.2 84.64%
2003 32.0