Dominican Republic - Assault rate

48.3 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2014

Assault rate of Dominican Republic sank by 17.36% from 58.5 cases per 100,000 population in 2012 to 48.3 cases per 100,000 population in 2014. Since the 17.36% slump in 2014, assault rate remained stable by 0.00% in 2014.

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“Assault” means physical attack against the body of another person resulting in serious bodily injury; excluding indecent/sexual assault; threats and slapping/punching. 'Assault' leading to death should also be excluded. (UN-CTS M3.2)