Assault rate of Costa Rica shot up by 25.52% from 139.2 cases per 100,000 population in 2012 to 174.7 cases per 100,000 population in 2013. Since the 8.56% slump in 2011, assault rate leapt by 9.18% in 2013.
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, % |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 174.7 | 25.52% |
| 2012 | 139.2 | -13.02% |
| 2011 | 160.0 | -8.56% |
| 2010 | 175.0 | 5.59% |
| 2009 | 165.7 | 8.73% |
| 2008 | 152.4 | 3.58% |
| 2007 | 147.1 | 6.89% |
| 2006 | 137.7 |