Robbery rate of Latvia decreased by 2.80% from 40.7 cases per 100,000 population in 2014 to 39.5 cases per 100,000 population in 2015. Since the 6.55% jump in 2009, robbery rate plummeted by 44.79% in 2015.
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)