Assault of Costa Rica rocketed by 26.93% from 6,477 number in 2012 to 8,221 number in 2013. Since the 7.44% drop in 2011, assault surged by 11.68% in 2013.
The description is composed by our digital data assistant.'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)