Portugal - Robbery

15,472 (number) in 2015

Robbery of Portugal dipped by 0.78% from 15,594 number in 2014 to 15,472 number in 2015. Since the 12.83% surge in 2008, robbery sank by 25.81% in 2015.

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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)