Robberies prevalent in Panama include armed robberies and muggings. With roughly 23.8 homicides per 100,000 residents, muggings, robberies, kidnappings and gang violence are common. Shootings, knifings, muggings, and brawls became a nightly occurrence. A few years ago there had been increasing reports of burglaries, muggings and minor assaults. Examples of violence include threats, physical assaults, and muggings. Muggings, purse snatchings, and pocket picking occur frequently, particularly in major cities. Muggings, robbery and violence were common. Street crimes include muggings, assault with intent to rob, and snatching property. These gangs are dedicated to the sale of drugs, muggings and car theft. But muggings increased by 12 percent, reaching a total of 7,640 reported crimes in 2019. After a few violent muggings, Paul buys a used car as bait. The Wilds (which has been described as "notorious" for muggings and crime. Meanwhile, French Guianans bought food in bulk, and muggings were reported. There were also muggings after this concert. In New York, Jill experienced two muggings.