Sao Tome and Principe - Assault rate

2.2 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2011

In 2011, assault rate for Sao Tome and Principe was 2.2 cases per 100,000 population. Though Sao Tome and Principe assault rate fluctuated substantially in recent years, it tended to increase through 2004 - 2011 period ending at 2.2 cases per 100,000 population in 2011.

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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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