"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)

Robbery rate (cases per 100,000 population)

2005201020112012201320142015
Dominican Republic20.6144.2
Belize235.5148.3135.8144.686.086.4
Costa Rica501.1950.1878.81,018.91,095.6
Guatemala83.322.022.724.924.219.4
Honduras325.5254.3237.9127.2
Nicaragua397.4495.5
El Salvador81.789.795.390.987.877.584.2
Panama158.1262.6262.6268.1229.9253.1207.9