Switzerland - Robbery rate

39.5 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2015

Robbery rate of Switzerland sank by 19.04% from 48.8 cases per 100,000 population in 2014 to 39.5 cases per 100,000 population in 2015. Since the 14.65% jump in 2012, robbery rate plummeted by 47.83% 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)