Assault rate

32.4 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2015

Assault rate of Kenya rose by 4.21% from 31.1 cases per 100,000 population in 2014 to 32.4 cases per 100,000 population in 2015. Since the 8.37% slump in 2013, assault rate went up by 3.51% in 2015.

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'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 32.4 4.21%
2014 31.1 -0.67%
2013 31.3 -8.37%
2012 34.2 -1.50%
2011 34.7 -0.66%
2010 34.9 -3.38%
2009 36.1 20.39%
2008 30.0 -7.52%
2007 32.5 -10.70%
2006 36.3 1.03%
2005 36.0