Switzerland - Assault

616 (number) in 2015

Assault of Switzerland increased by 1.15% from 609 number in 2014 to 616 number in 2015. Since the 4.86% fall in 2013, assault surged by 8.45% in 2015.

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'Assault' means physical attack against the body of another person resulting in serious bodily injury; excluding indecent/sexual assault; threats and slapping/punching. 'Assault' leading to death should also be excluded. (UN-CTS M3.2)