Robbery

52,126 (number) in 2014

Robbery of Costa Rica jumped by 8.70% from 47,954 number in 2013 to 52,126 number in 2014. Since the 6.39% drop in 2011, robbery shot up by 28.94% in 2014.

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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)

Date Value Change, %
2014 52,126 8.70%
2013 47,954 18.62%
2011 40,427 -6.39%
2010 43,185 -5.18%
2009 45,545 5.46%
2008 43,185 8.81%
2007 39,688 -3.08%
2006 40,948 92.38%
2005 21,285 8.06%
2004 19,697 12.83%
2003 17,457