Robbery rate of Kuwait sank by 23.10% from 29.7 cases per 100,000 population in 2008 to 22.8 cases per 100,000 population in 2009. Since the 1.86% upward trend in 2007, robbery rate plummeted by 19.94% in 2009.
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)