Egypt - Robbery

2,673 (number) in 2011

Robbery of Egypt rocketed by 285.16% from 694 number in 2010 to 2,673 number in 2011. Since the 2.01% fall in 2009, robbery shot up by 265.16% in 2011.

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"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)