Robbery rate

65.2 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2008

Robbery rate of Zimbabwe dropped by 6.54% from 69.7 cases per 100,000 population in 2007 to 65.2 cases per 100,000 population in 2008. Since the 3.41% upward trend in 2006, robbery rate plummeted by 26.57% in 2008.

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, %
2008 65.2 -6.54%
2007 69.7 -21.44%
2006 88.8 3.41%
2005 85.8 -12.79%
2004 98.4 -10.37%
2003 109.8