Japan - Assault rate

19.1 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2016

In 2016, assault rate for Japan was 19.1 cases per 100,000 population. Though Japan assault rate fluctuated substantially in recent years, it tended to decrease through 2007 - 2016 period ending at 19.1 cases per 100,000 population in 2016.

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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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