Assault rate of Puerto Rico surged by 13.63% from 67.1 cases per 100,000 population in 2014 to 76.3 cases per 100,000 population in 2015. Since the 12.25% slump in 2013, assault rate soared by 17.57% in 2015.
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, % |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 76.3 | 13.63% |
| 2014 | 67.1 | 3.47% |
| 2013 | 64.9 | -12.25% |
| 2012 | 74.0 | -5.40% |
| 2011 | 78.2 | 6.85% |
| 2010 | 73.2 | -20.92% |
| 2009 | 92.5 | 10.72% |
| 2008 | 83.6 |