United Arab Emirates - Robbery rate

9.0 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2015

Robbery rate of United Arab Emirates surged by 14.61% from 7.9 cases per 100,000 population in 2014 to 9.0 cases per 100,000 population in 2015. Since the 95.36% slump in 2012, robbery rate soared by 1,704.00% 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)