In 2014, assault rate for Botswana was 806.6 cases per 100,000 population. Though Botswana assault rate fluctuated substantially in recent years, it tended to increase through 2009 - 2014 period ending at 806.6 cases per 100,000 population in 2014.
The description is composed by our digital data assistant.“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)
| Date | Value | Change, % |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 806.6 | 0.98% |
| 2011 | 798.8 | -9.08% |
| 2010 | 878.5 | 13.41% |
| 2009 | 774.7 |