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]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Mauritania country-specific information. U.S. Department of State.  This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.