Robbery rate of Uruguay rose by 4.19% from 543.3 cases per 100,000 population in 2014 to 566.0 cases per 100,000 population in 2015. Since the 8.74% slump in 2006, robbery rate soared by 112.63% 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 | 566.0 | 4.19% |
| 2014 | 543.3 | 10.74% |
| 2013 | 490.6 | 8.10% |
| 2012 | 453.8 | 2.40% |
| 2011 | 443.1 | 8.13% |
| 2010 | 409.8 | 20.98% |
| 2009 | 338.7 | 6.03% |
| 2008 | 319.5 | 16.31% |
| 2007 | 274.7 | 3.18% |
| 2006 | 266.2 | -8.74% |
| 2005 | 291.7 | 5.11% |
| 2004 | 277.5 |