Assault rate of Bahamas dropped by 5.62% from 891.2 cases per 100,000 population in 2011 to 841.1 cases per 100,000 population in 2012. Since the 15.79% jump in 2010, assault rate dipped by 0.92% in 2012.
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)