Robbery rate

66.7 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2018

New Zealand robbery rate was at level of 66.7 cases per 100,000 population in 2018, down from 79.7 cases per 100,000 population previous year, this is a change of 16.32%.

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)

Date Value Change, %
2018 66.7 -16.32%
2017 79.7 2.31%
2016 77.9 18.50%
2015 65.7 48.91%
2014 44.1 -1.85%
2013 45.0 -3.67%
2012 46.7 -11.85%
2011 53.0 -7.13%
2010 57.0 -7.49%
2009 61.6 -0.75%
2008 62.1 -4.47%
2007 65.0