Robbery rate of Turkey rose by 4.79% from 13.1 cases per 100,000 population in 2011 to 13.8 cases per 100,000 population in 2012. Since the 2.78% decline in 2010, robbery rate soared by 16.01% in 2012.
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)