Mozambique - Robbery

5,267 (number) in 2009

Robbery of Mozambique slumped by 8.30% from 5,744 number in 2008 to 5,267 number in 2009. Since the 8.39% surge in 2007, robbery dropped by 12.33% in 2009.

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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)