Robbery rate of Burundi surged by 5.89% from 39.3 cases per 100,000 population in 2013 to 41.6 cases per 100,000 population in 2014. Since the 3.74% decline in 2012, robbery rate fell by 0.91% in 2014.
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)