Robbery of Costa Rica jumped by 8.70% from 47,954 number in 2013 to 52,126 number in 2014. Since the 6.39% drop in 2011, robbery shot up by 28.94% 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)