Robbery rate of Lesotho shot up by 16.53% from 54.8 cases per 100,000 population in 2008 to 63.8 cases per 100,000 population in 2009. Since the 7.73% jump in 2008, robbery rate soared by 16.53% in 2009.
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)