Costa Rica - Robbery rate

1,587.5 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2017

In 2017, robbery rate for Costa Rica was 1,587.5 cases per 100,000 population. Though Costa Rica robbery rate fluctuated substantially in recent years, it tended to increase through 2007 - 2017 period ending at 1,587.5 cases per 100,000 population in 2017.

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What is robbery rate?

"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)

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