Robbery rate of Costa Rica surged by 7.53% from 1,018.9 cases per 100,000 population in 2013 to 1,095.6 cases per 100,000 population in 2014. Since the 7.51% slump in 2011, robbery rate soared by 24.68% in 2014.
The description is composed by our digital data assistant."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)
| Date | Value | Change, % |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1,095.6 | 7.53% |
| 2013 | 1,018.9 | 15.95% |
| 2011 | 878.8 | -7.51% |
| 2010 | 950.1 | -6.37% |
| 2009 | 1,014.8 | 4.08% |
| 2008 | 974.9 | 7.34% |
| 2007 | 908.3 | -4.42% |
| 2006 | 950.3 | 89.66% |
| 2005 | 501.1 | 6.52% |
| 2004 | 470.4 | 11.19% |
| 2003 | 423.1 |