In 2009, assault rate for Kuwait was 24.3 cases per 100,000 population. Though Kuwait assault rate fluctuated substantially in recent years, it tended to decrease through 2005 - 2009 period ending at 24.3 cases per 100,000 population in 2009.
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, % |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 24.3 | 0.29% |
| 2008 | 24.3 | -17.04% |
| 2007 | 29.2 | 9.76% |
| 2006 | 26.6 | 1.60% |
| 2005 | 26.2 | -10.02% |
| 2004 | 29.1 |