Robbery rate of Zimbabwe dropped by 6.54% from 69.7 cases per 100,000 population in 2007 to 65.2 cases per 100,000 population in 2008. Since the 3.41% upward trend in 2006, robbery rate plummeted by 26.57% in 2008.
The description is composed by our digital data assistant."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)