India - Robbery

36,466 (number) in 2013

Robbery of India rocketed by 15.19% from 31,657 number in 2012 to 36,466 number in 2013. Since the 4.25% fall in 2005, robbery shot up by 106.34% in 2013.

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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)