Robbery rate of Bahamas decreased by 2.06% from 100.6 cases per 100,000 population in 2011 to 98.6 cases per 100,000 population in 2012. Since the 4.55% upward trend in 2010, robbery rate leapt by 5.83% in 2012.
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)