Crime in Mauritania

Crime in Mauritania is moderate but steadily increasing.^[1] Most incidents occur in the cities and larger towns and are petty crimes, such as pickpocketing and the theft of improperly secured or openly visible valuables left in vehicles.^[1] Most criminal activity occurs at night.^[1] Residential burglaries and robberies, particularly at the beaches in Nouakchott, are not uncommon.^[1] Violent crimes and crimes involving the use of weapons are rare, but increasing.^[1]

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