Assault rate

18.4 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2011

Assault rate of Mauritius fell by 3.78% from 19.1 cases per 100,000 population in 2010 to 18.4 cases per 100,000 population in 2011. Since the 84.44% jump in 2009, assault rate plummeted by 16.74% in 2011.

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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, %
2011 18.4 -3.78%
2010 19.1 -13.48%
2009 22.0 84.44%
2008 12.0 5.29%
2007 11.4 31.52%
2006 8.6 -13.53%
2005 10.0 -15.71%
2004 11.8 36.41%
2003 8.7