Assault rate

(cases per 100,000 population)

Bahamas is the top country by assault rate in the world. As of 2018, assault rate in Bahamas was 1,046.3 cases per 100,000 population. The top 5 countries also includes Cabo Verde, Belgium, New Zealand, and Colombia.

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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)