Robbery rate

495.7 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2013

Robbery rate of Brazil rose by 2.42% from 484.0 cases per 100,000 population in 2012 to 495.7 cases per 100,000 population in 2013. Since the 0.40% decline in 2011, robbery rate slumped by 8.56% in 2013.

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)

Date Value Change, %
2013 495.7 2.42%
2012 484.0 -10.73%
2011 542.1 -0.40%
2010 544.3 17.56%
2009 463.0 -3.51%
2008 479.8 -0.28%
2007 481.2 2.53%
2006 469.3