Turkmenistan - Robbery

141 (number) in 2006

Robbery of Turkmenistan slumped by 12.96% from 162 number in 2005 to 141 number in 2006. Since the 24.37% drop in 2004, robbery sank by 21.67% in 2006.

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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)