Brazil - Assault

661,494 (number) in 2013

Assault of Brazil slumped by 9.74% from 732,913 number in 2012 to 661,494 number in 2013. Since the 0.21% rise in 2011, assault dropped by 7.77% in 2013.

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'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)