Germany - Robbery

44,666 (number) in 2015

Robbery of Germany dipped by 1.78% from 45,475 number in 2014 to 44,666 number in 2015. Since the 1.44% rise in 2012, robbery dropped by 8.30% in 2015.

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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)