Uruguay - Robbery

19,423 (number) in 2015

Robbery of Uruguay increased by 4.55% from 18,577 number in 2014 to 19,423 number in 2015. Since the 8.59% drop in 2006, robbery shot up by 119.05% 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)