Assault rate

72.4 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2015

Assault rate of Panama sank by 31.12% from 105.1 cases per 100,000 population in 2014 to 72.4 cases per 100,000 population in 2015. Since the 2.68% upward trend in 2008, assault rate plummeted by 62.43% in 2015.

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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, %
2015 72.4 -31.12%
2014 105.1 -5.62%
2013 111.3 -23.69%
2012 145.9 -7.14%
2011 157.1 -6.15%
2010 167.4 -9.35%
2009 184.6 -4.14%
2008 192.6 2.68%
2007 187.6 4.67%
2006 179.2