Turkey - Robbery

10,303 (number) in 2012

Robbery of Turkey jumped by 6.63% from 9,662 number in 2011 to 10,303 number in 2012. Since the 1.35% fall in 2010, robbery shot up by 20.07% in 2012.

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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)