Robbery rate

2.9 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2013

Robbery rate of India surged by 13.55% from 2.5 cases per 100,000 population in 2012 to 2.9 cases per 100,000 population in 2013. Since the 6.10% slump in 2005, robbery rate soared by 85.06% in 2013.

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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, %
2013 2.9 13.55%
2012 2.5 26.77%
2011 2.0 4.21%
2010 1.9 2.70%
2009 1.9 8.19%
2008 1.7 5.56%
2007 1.6 1.89%
2006 1.6 3.25%
2005 1.5 -6.10%
2004 1.6