Latvia - Robbery

779 (number) in 2015

Robbery of Latvia dipped by 3.71% from 809 number in 2014 to 779 number in 2015. Since the 5.20% surge in 2009, robbery sank by 48.61% 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)