Robbery rate

2.4 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2014

Robbery rate of Japan dropped by 8.02% from 2.6 cases per 100,000 population in 2013 to 2.4 cases per 100,000 population in 2014. Since the 5.33% jump in 2009, robbery rate plummeted by 32.30% 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 2.4 -8.02%
2013 2.6 -9.66%
2012 2.9 -0.34%
2011 2.9 -8.49%
2010 3.2 -10.67%
2009 3.6 5.33%
2008 3.4 -5.85%
2007 3.6 -10.70%
2006 4.0 -14.83%
2005 4.7 -17.91%
2004 5.8