Assault rate of Lesotho sank by 27.04% from 504.9 cases per 100,000 population in 2008 to 368.4 cases per 100,000 population in 2009. Since the 5.75% jump in 2008, assault rate plummeted by 27.04% in 2009.
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)