Assault rate of Ireland surged by 9.72% from 289.3 cases per 100,000 population in 2014 to 317.4 cases per 100,000 population in 2015. Since the 6.86% slump in 2013, assault rate soared by 17.26% in 2015.
The description is composed by our digital data assistant.'Assault' means physical attack against the body of another person resulting in serious bodily injury; excluding indecent/sexual assault; threats and slapping/punching. 'Assault' leading to death should also be excluded. (UN-CTS M3.2)
| Date | Value | Change, % |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 317.4 | 9.72% |
| 2014 | 289.3 | 6.88% |
| 2013 | 270.7 | -6.86% |
| 2012 | 290.6 | -8.07% |
| 2011 | 316.1 | -2.93% |
| 2010 | 325.7 | -4.70% |
| 2009 | 341.8 | -5.40% |
| 2008 | 361.3 | 4.68% |
| 2007 | 345.1 | 7.88% |
| 2006 | 319.9 | 7.77% |
| 2005 | 296.9 | -0.21% |
| 2004 | 297.5 |