Robbery

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Brazil is the top country by robbery in the world. As of 2018, robbery in Brazil was 1.46 million that accounts for 55.53% of the world's robbery. The top 5 countries (others are Mexico, the United States of America, Chile, and Ecuador) account for 85.97% of it. The world's total robbery was estimated at 2.62 million in 2018.

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What is robbery?

"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)