Robbery rate

65.0 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2011

Robbery rate of Mauritius sank by 25.28% from 86.9 cases per 100,000 population in 2010 to 65.0 cases per 100,000 population in 2011. Since the 33.60% jump in 2007, robbery rate plummeted by 50.95% in 2011.

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, %
2011 65.0 -25.28%
2010 86.9 -23.36%
2009 113.4 -2.54%
2008 116.4 -12.11%
2007 132.4 33.60%
2006 99.1 -10.27%
2005 110.5 28.29%
2004 86.1 21.78%
2003 70.7