Robbery rate

22.8 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2009

Robbery rate of Kuwait sank by 23.10% from 29.7 cases per 100,000 population in 2008 to 22.8 cases per 100,000 population in 2009. Since the 1.86% upward trend in 2007, robbery rate plummeted by 19.94% in 2009.

The description is composed by our digital data assistant.

"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, %
2009 22.8 -23.10%
2008 29.7 4.11%
2007 28.5 1.86%
2006 28.0 46.85%
2005 19.0 -3.15%
2004 19.7