Oman - Robbery rate

9.6 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2008

Robbery rate of Oman shot up by 87.33% from 5.1 cases per 100,000 population in 2007 to 9.6 cases per 100,000 population in 2008. Since the 87.33% jump in 2008, robbery rate remained stable by 0.00% in 2008.

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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)