Hong Kong - Robbery

500 (number) in 2013

Robbery of Hong Kong plummeted by 18.83% from 616 number in 2012 to 500 number in 2013. Since the 30.42% drop in 2004, robbery sank by 77.65% in 2013.

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"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)