Robbery rate

44.9 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2014

Robbery rate of New Zealand decreased by 1.45% from 45.5 cases per 100,000 population in 2013 to 44.9 cases per 100,000 population in 2014. Since the 23.99% jump in 2006, robbery rate plummeted by 35.59% in 2014.

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, %
2014 44.9 -1.45%
2013 45.5 -3.23%
2012 47.0 -11.48%
2011 53.1 -6.85%
2010 57.0 -7.34%
2009 61.6 -0.71%
2008 62.0 -4.53%
2007 64.9 -6.74%
2006 69.6 23.99%
2005 56.2