Jamaica - Robbery rate

43.4 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2017

In 2017, robbery rate for Jamaica was 43.4 cases per 100,000 population. Robbery rate of Jamaica fell gradually from 95.6 cases per 100,000 population in 2008 to 43.4 cases per 100,000 population in 2017.

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What is robbery rate?

"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)

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