Australia - Assault rate

292.0 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2018

In 2018, assault rate for Australia was 292 cases per 100,000 population. Though Australia assault rate fluctuated substantially in recent years, it tended to decrease through 2009 - 2018 period ending at 292 cases per 100,000 population in 2018.

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What is assault rate?

“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)

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