Assault of Costa Rica rocketed by 26.93% from 6,477 number in 2012 to 8,221 number in 2013. Since the 7.44% drop in 2011, assault surged by 11.68% 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 | 8,221 | 26.93% |
| 2012 | 6,477 | -12.01% |
| 2011 | 7,361 | -7.44% |
| 2010 | 7,953 | 6.94% |
| 2009 | 7,437 | 10.18% |
| 2008 | 6,750 | 4.99% |
| 2007 | 6,429 | 8.40% |
| 2006 | 5,931 |