Ecuador - Robbery

90,736 (number) in 2014

Robbery of Ecuador dipped by 3.69% from 94,209 number in 2013 to 90,736 number in 2014. Since the 18.84% surge in 2012, robbery surged by 5.64% in 2014.

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"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)