El Salvador - Robbery

5,161 (number) in 2015

Robbery of El Salvador jumped by 9.07% from 4,732 number in 2014 to 5,161 number in 2015. Since the 3.17% fall in 2013, robbery decreased by 3.46% in 2015.

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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)