Robbery rate

149.5 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2015

Robbery rate of Portugal decreased by 0.28% from 149.9 cases per 100,000 population in 2014 to 149.5 cases per 100,000 population in 2015. Since the 12.55% jump in 2008, robbery rate plummeted by 24.18% in 2015.

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, %
2015 149.5 -0.28%
2014 149.9 -5.49%
2013 158.6 -9.92%
2012 176.1 -8.74%
2011 192.9 -0.10%
2010 193.1 -0.09%
2009 193.3 -1.95%
2008 197.2 12.55%
2007 175.2 -11.91%
2006 198.9 3.08%
2005 192.9 -4.30%
2004 201.6