Robbery rate of Bhutan shot up by 22.30% from 4.4 cases per 100,000 population in 2012 to 5.4 cases per 100,000 population in 2013. Since the 14.24% slump in 2011, robbery rate fell by 3.04% in 2013.
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)