Jamaica - Robbery

1,909 (number) in 2015

Robbery of Jamaica plummeted by 15.64% from 2,263 number in 2014 to 1,909 number in 2015. Since the 8.34% surge in 2011, robbery sank by 38.28% 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)