Assault of Hong Kong slumped by 9.67% from 7,332 number in 2012 to 6,623 number in 2013. Since the 7.40% surge in 2006, assault sank by 23.79% in 2013.
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)