Robbery rate of Cabo Verde shot up by 38.25% from 760.5 cases per 100,000 population in 2014 to 1,051.3 cases per 100,000 population in 2015. Since the 13.42% slump in 2013, robbery rate soared by 37.66% in 2015.
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)