Botswana - Assault

16,847 (number) in 2014

Assault of Botswana increased by 4.65% from 16,098 number in 2011 to 16,847 number in 2014. Since the 15.36% surge in 2010, assault fell by 3.49% in 2014.

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'Assault' means physical attack against the body of another person resulting in serious bodily injury; excluding indecent/sexual assault; threats and slapping/punching. 'Assault' leading to death should also be excluded. (UN-CTS M3.2)