Robbery rate

570.6 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2014

Robbery rate of Ecuador dropped by 5.15% from 601.5 cases per 100,000 population in 2013 to 570.6 cases per 100,000 population in 2014. Since the 16.97% jump in 2012, robbery rate went up by 2.43% in 2014.

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, %
2014 570.6 -5.15%
2013 601.5 7.99%
2012 557.0 16.97%
2011 476.2 31.44%
2010 362.3 1.52%
2009 356.9 -5.33%
2006 377.0 8.72%
2005 346.7 51.52%
2004 228.8 -0.69%
2003 230.4