Assault rate of Guyana soared by 41.45% from 854.2 cases per 100,000 population in 2013 to 1,208.3 cases per 100,000 population in 2015. Since the 12.35% slump in 2012, assault rate slumped by 7.12% in 2015.
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)