United States of America - Assault rate

246.8 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2018

In 2018, assault rate for United States of America was 246.8 cases per 100,000 population. Before assault rate of United States of America started to increase to reach a level of 246.8 cases per 100,000 population in 2018, it went through a trough reaching a low of 229.4 cases per 100,000 population in 2014.

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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)

What is United States of America assault rate?