Costa Rica - Assault rate

155.5 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2017

In 2017, assault rate for Costa Rica was 155.5 cases per 100,000 population. Though Costa Rica assault rate fluctuated substantially in recent years, it tended to increase through 2008 - 2017 period ending at 155.5 cases per 100,000 population in 2017.

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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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