Robbery rate

16.1 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2015

Robbery rate of Iceland rose by 3.27% from 15.6 cases per 100,000 population in 2014 to 16.1 cases per 100,000 population in 2015. Since the 2.59% decline in 2013, robbery rate leapt by 6.84% in 2015.

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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, %
2015 16.1 3.27%
2014 15.6 3.45%
2013 15.1 -2.59%
2012 15.5 18.20%
2011 13.1 -0.98%
2010 13.2 -30.80%
2009 19.1 37.64%
2008 13.9 0.87%
2007 13.8 -17.27%
2006 16.6 0.67%
2005 16.5 38.27%
2004 11.9