Robbery rate of India surged by 13.55% from 2.5 cases per 100,000 population in 2012 to 2.9 cases per 100,000 population in 2013. Since the 6.10% slump in 2005, robbery rate soared by 85.06% in 2013.
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)