Robbery rate

207.9 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2015

Robbery rate of Panama sank by 17.86% from 253.1 cases per 100,000 population in 2014 to 207.9 cases per 100,000 population in 2015. Since the 2.11% upward trend in 2012, robbery rate plummeted by 22.47% in 2015.

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"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, %
2015 207.9 -17.86%
2014 253.1 10.10%
2013 229.9 -14.27%
2012 268.1 2.11%
2011 262.6 0.01%
2010 262.6 14.74%
2009 228.8 1.85%
2008 224.7 21.62%
2007 184.7 6.82%
2006 172.9 9.36%
2005 158.1 3.96%
2004 152.1