"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)
| 2005 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chile | 64,873 | 81,667 | 91,982 | 81,664 | 93,062 | 106,342 | 106,476 |
| Argentina | 355,332 | 483,929 | 443,033 | ||||
| Ecuador | 47,625 | 54,107 | 72,275 | 85,892 | 94,209 | 90,736 | |
| Peru | 45,594 | 56,814 | 64,903 | 76,424 | 79,873 | 77,600 | 82,950 |
| Uruguay | 9,700 | 13,829 | 15,003 | 15,414 | 16,718 | 18,577 | 19,423 |
| Bolivia (Plurinational State of) | 8,571 | 12,470 | 11,872 | 14,411 | |||
| Colombia | 40,637 | 61,439 | 67,861 | 82,647 | 93,442 | 94,411 | 101,349 |
| Guyana | 1,095 | 1,191 | 1,401 | 1,531 | 1,463 | ||
| Brazil | 1,081,041 | 1,087,059 | 979,571 | 1,012,504 | |||
| Paraguay | 13,680 | 13,514 | 15,006 | 17,717 | 20,305 | 21,060 |