Assault

7,332 (number) in 2009

Assault of Lesotho plummeted by 26.36% from 9,957 number in 2008 to 7,332 number in 2009. Since the 6.64% surge in 2008, assault sank by 26.36% in 2009.

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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, %
2009 7,332 -26.36%
2008 9,957 6.64%
2007 9,337