In 2017, assault rate for Suriname was 63.1 cases per 100,000 population. Though Suriname assault rate fluctuated substantially in recent years, it tended to decrease through 2014 - 2017 period ending at 63.1 cases per 100,000 population in 2017.
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, % |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 63.1 | -9.99% |
| 2016 | 70.1 | 26.44% |
| 2015 | 55.4 | -29.16% |
| 2014 | 78.3 |