Assault rate of Malta surged by 14.13% from 38.3 cases per 100,000 population in 2014 to 43.7 cases per 100,000 population in 2015. Since the 4.21% decline in 2012, assault rate went up by 4.39% 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 | 43.7 | 14.13% |
| 2014 | 38.3 | -26.78% |
| 2013 | 52.3 | 24.93% |
| 2012 | 41.9 | -4.21% |
| 2011 | 43.7 | 0.07% |
| 2010 | 43.7 | 3.38% |
| 2009 | 42.3 | -12.40% |
| 2008 | 48.2 |