Assault rate

13.6 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2018

Sri Lanka assault rate was at level of 13.6 cases per 100,000 population in 2018, down from 15.2 cases per 100,000 population previous year, this is a change of 10.28%.

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“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, %
2018 13.6 -10.28%
2017 15.2 -10.50%
2016 17.0 -6.56%
2015 18.1 -6.59%
2014 19.4 -2.07%
2013 19.8 -93.84%
2012 322.1 -1.16%
2011 325.9 2.19%
2010 318.9 8.28%
2009 294.5 16.63%
2008 252.5 131.23%
2004 109.2