Robbery rate

39.5 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2015

Robbery rate of Latvia decreased by 2.80% from 40.7 cases per 100,000 population in 2014 to 39.5 cases per 100,000 population in 2015. Since the 6.55% jump in 2009, robbery rate plummeted by 44.79% 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 39.5 -2.80%
2014 40.7 -10.77%
2013 45.6 -1.53%
2012 46.3 -8.77%
2011 50.7 -1.05%
2010 51.3 -28.38%
2009 71.6 6.55%
2008 67.2 -0.61%
2007 67.6 -33.86%
2006 102.2 5.27%
2005 97.1 -11.17%
2004 109.3