Robbery rate

22.3 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2009

Robbery rate of Mozambique dropped by 10.85% from 25.0 cases per 100,000 population in 2008 to 22.3 cases per 100,000 population in 2009. Since the 5.37% jump in 2007, robbery rate plummeted by 17.12% in 2009.

The description is composed by our digital data assistant.

"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, %
2009 22.3 -10.85%
2008 25.0 -7.03%
2007 26.9 5.37%
2006 25.5 -21.08%
2005 32.3 -11.99%
2004 36.7