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 |