Zimbabwe - Robbery

8,796 (number) in 2008

Robbery of Zimbabwe slumped by 5.15% from 9,274 number in 2007 to 8,796 number in 2008. Since the 4.56% rise in 2006, robbery sank by 24.52% 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)