Number of victims of offences of intentional homicide recorded by the police. Intentional homicide means death deliberately inflicted on a person by another person, including infanticide.

"Homicide (health system)" means the number of victims of homicide and mortal injuries inflicted by another person with intent to injure or kill, such as deaths resulting from all kinds of assault, sexual violence, neglect and abandonment, maltreatment, non accidental manslaughter, legal intervention, assassination, and murder. As defined by the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems 10th Revision (ICD-10). Codes X-85-Y09; Y-35 and Y87.1.

“Death of undetermined intent" means the number of victims of death by external causes in which it is impossible to establish, with reasonable medical certainty, the circumstances of death after thorough investigation. This is usually an interim classification that indicates a level of uncertainty about the intentionality of the death. A health professional examiner may classify the cause of death as undetermined if the intent is not understood at the conclusion of an autopsy, due to legal consequences attached to such cases.

Percentage of undetermined intent in the total of victims of violent deaths (homicides, suicides, traffic and transport fatalities, and deaths of undetermined intent).

Rate of victims of intentional homicide as recorded by the police. Intentional homicide means death deliberately inflicted on a person by another person, including infanticide. Rates are calculated per 100,000 inhabitants. Some countries with less than 100,000 inhabitants have their rates presented for comparation purpose. Source for population data: United Nations Population Division .

"Homicide (health system)" means the rate of victims of homicide and mortal injuries inflicted by another person with intent to injure or kill, such as deaths resulting from all kinds of assault, sexual violence, neglect and abandonment, maltreatment, non accidental manslaughter, legal intervention, assassination, and murder. As defined by the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems 10th Revision (ICD-10). Codes X-85-Y09; Y87.1 and Y-35. Rates are calculated per 100,000 inhabitants. Some countries with less than 100000 inhabitants have their rates presented for comparation purpose. Source for population data: United Nations Population Division .

Total number of victims of offences of intentional homicide as recorded by the police. Intentional Homicide (male) means the number of victims of death deliberately inflicted on a male by another person, including infanticide.

“Intentional homicide” means unlawful death purposefully inflicted on a person by another person. “Persons prosecuted” means alleged offenders prosecuted by the public prosecutor or the law enforcement agency responsible for prosecution, at the national level, irrespective of the outcome of the prosecution.

Intentional Homicide (female) means death deliberately inflicted on a woman by another person, including infanticide. Some countries with less than 100000 women have their rates presented for comparation purposes.

"Homicide male (health system)" means the number of males victims of homicide and mortal injuries inflicted by another person with intent to injure or kill, such as deaths resulting from all kinds of assault, sexual violence, neglect and abandonment, maltreatment, non accidental manslaughter, legal intervention, assassination, and murder. As defined by the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems 10th Revision (ICD-10). Codes X-85-Y09; Y-35 and Y87.1.

“Intentional homicide” means unlawful death purposefully inflicted on a person by another person. “Males prosecuted” means alleged male offenders prosecuted by the public prosecutor or the law enforcement agency responsible for prosecution, at the national level, irrespective of the outcome of the prosecution.

“Death of undetermined intent male " means the number of male victims of death by external causes in which it is impossible to establish, with reasonable medical certainty, the circumstances of death after thorough investigation. This is usually an interim classification that indicates a level of uncertainty about the intentionality of the death. A health professional examiner may classify the cause of death as undetermined if the intent is not understood at the conclusion of an autopsy, due to legal consequences attached to such cases.

“Intentional homicide” means unlawful death purposefully inflicted on a person by another person. “Females prosecuted” means alleged female offenders prosecuted by the public prosecutor or the law enforcement agency responsible for prosecution, at the national level, irrespective of the outcome of the prosecution.

Rate of male victims of intentional homicide as recorded by the police. Intentional homicide means death deliberately inflicted on a person by another person, including infanticide. Rates are calculated per 100,000 males. Some countries with less than 100000 males have their rates presented for comparation purpose. Source for population data: United Nations Population Division .

“Intentional homicide” means unlawful death purposefully inflicted on a person by another person. “Persons convicted” means persons found guilty by any legal body authorized to pronounce a conviction under national criminal law, whether or not the conviction was later upheld.

Homicide male (rate, health system) means the rate of male victims of homicide and mortal injuries inflicted by another person with intent to injure or kill, such as deaths resulting from all kinds of assault, sexual violence, neglect and abandonment, maltreatment, non accidental manslaughter, legal intervention, assassination, and murder. As defined by the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems 10th Revision (ICD-10). Codes X-85-Y09; Y87.1 and Y-35. Rates are calculated per 100,000 males. Some countries with less than 100,000 males have their rates presented for comparation purpose. Source for population data: United Nations Population Division .

“Intentional homicide” means unlawful death purposefully inflicted on a person by another person. “Males convicted” means male found guilty by any legal body authorized to pronounce a conviction under national criminal law, whether or not the conviction was later upheld.

Percentage of homicide victims who are male. Number of victims of offences of intentional homicide as recorded by the police. "Homicide male" means the number of male victims of death deliberately inflicted by another person, including infanticide.

“Intentional homicide” means unlawful death purposefully inflicted on a person by another person. “Females convicted” means female found guilty by any legal body authorized to pronounce a conviction under national criminal law, whether or not the conviction was later upheld.

Percentage of homicide victims who are male as measured by the health system. Homicide of males in the health system means the number of male victims of homicide and mortal injuries inflicted by another person with intent to injure or kill, such as deaths resulting from all kinds of assault, sexual violence, neglect and abandonment, maltreatment, non accidental manslaughter, legal intervention, assassination, and murder. As defined by the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems 10th Revision (ICD-10). Codes X-85-Y09; Y-35 and Y87.1.

Total number of offences of rape recorded by the police. Rape means sexual intercourse without valid consent.

Number of persons brought before the criminal courts and convicted for the crime of rape. Rape means sexual intercourse without valid consent. Some countries with less than 100000 inhabitants have their rates presented for comparation purpose.

"Homicide female (health system)" means the number of females victims of homicide and mortal injuries inflicted by another person with intent to injure or kill, such as deaths resulting from all kinds of assault, sexual violence, neglect and abandonment, maltreatment, non accidental manslaughter, legal intervention, assassination, and murder. As defined by the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems 10th Revision (ICD-10). Codes X-85-Y09; Y-35 and Y87.1.

"Rape" means sexual intercourse without valid consent. Some countries with less than 100000 inhabitants have their rates presented for comparation purpose.

Represents the rate per 100 thousand inhabitantes of deaths by injuries as a result of an unexpected incident occurring through the movement or collision of vessels, vehicles or persons along a land, water, air or space route, including motor vehicle traffic accidents and other transport accidents. Some countries with less than 100000 inhabitants have their rates presented for comparation purpose.

Represents deaths by injuries as a result of an unexpected incident occurring through the movement or collision of vessels, vehicles or persons along a land, water, air or space route, including motor vehicle traffic accidents and other transport accidents.

“Death of undetermined intent female " means the number of female victims of death by external causes in which it is impossible to establish, with reasonable medical certainty, the circumstances of death after thorough investigation. This is usually an interim classification that indicates a level of uncertainty about the intentionality of the death. A health professional examiner may classify the cause of death as undetermined if the intent is not understood at the conclusion of an autopsy, due to legal consequences attached to such cases.

Deaths caused by self-inflicted and intentional injuries, for people aged 5 years and older. Some countries with less than 100000 inhabitants have their rates presented for comparation purpose.

Deaths of women caused by self-inflicted and intentional injuries, for people aged 5 years and older. Some countries with less than 100000 women have their rates presented for comparation purpose.

Deaths of men caused by self-inflicted and intentional injuries, for men aged 5 years and older. Some countries with less than 100000 men have their rates presented for comparation purpose.

Rate of female victims of intentional homicide as recorded by the police. Intentional homicide means death deliberately inflicted on a person by another person, including infanticide. Rates are calculated per 100,000 females. Some countries with less than 100,000 females have their rates presented for comparation purpose. Source for population data: United Nations Population Division .

Total number of offences of sexual violence recorded by the police. "Sexual Violence" means rape and sexual assault, including sexual offences against children.

Homicide female (rate, health system) means the rate of female victims of homicide and mortal injuries inflicted by another person with intent to injure or kill, such as deaths resulting from all kinds of assault, sexual violence, neglect and abandonment, maltreatment, non accidental manslaughter, legal intervention, assassination, and murder. As defined by the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems 10th Revision (ICD-10). Codes X-85-Y09; Y87.1 and Y-35. Rates are calculated per 100,000 males. Some countries with less than 100,000 males have their rates presented for comparation purpose. Source for population data: United Nations Population Division .

Number of offences of sexual offenses against children recorded by the police. "Sexual Offences against Children" means crimes of a sexual nature committed against children

Total number of offences of Assault recorded by the police. Assault means physical attack against the body of another person resulting in serious bodly injury, excluding indecent/sexual assault, threats and slapping/punching. Assault leading to death should also be excluded.

Percentage of homicide victims who are female. Number of female victims of offences of intentional homicide as recorded by the police. "Homicide female" means the number of male victims of death deliberately inflicted by another person, including infanticide.

The rate of offences of Assault recorded by the police per 100,000 inhabitants. Assault means physical attack against the body of another person resulting in serious bodly injury, excluding indecent/sexual assault, threats and slapping/punching. Assault leading to death should also be excluded. Some countries with less than 100000 inhabitants have their rates presented for comparation purpose.

Homicide young adult measures the total number of young adults (15-24 years old) victims of homicide and mortal injuries inflicted by another person with intent to injure or kill, such as deaths resulting from all kinds of assault, sexual violence, neglect and abandonment, maltreatment, non accidental manslaughter, legal intervention, assassination, and murder. As defined by the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems 10th Revision (ICD-10). Codes X-85-Y09; Y87.1 and Y-35. Young adult refers to the population between 15 and 24 years old. Source for population data: United Nations Population Division .

Homicide young adult (rate, health system) means the rate of young adults (15-24 years old) victims of homicide and mortal injuries inflicted by another person with intent to injure or kill, such as deaths resulting from all kinds of assault, sexual violence, neglect and abandonment, maltreatment, non accidental manslaughter, legal intervention, assassination, and murder. As defined by the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems 10th Revision (ICD-10). Codes X-85-Y09; Y87.1 and Y-35. Rates are calculated per 100,000 young adults (15-24 years iold). Some countries with less than 100,000 young adults have their rates presented for comparation purpose. Young adult refers to the population between 15 and 24 years old. Source for population data: United Nations Population Division .

Total number of offences of robbery recorded by the police. Robbery means the theft of property from a person, overcoming resistance by force or threat of force. The category "Robbery" should include muggings (bag-snatching) and the theft with violence, but should exclude pick pocketing and extorsion

Homicide commited by firearm refers to the total of victims of intentional homicides killed by firearm, as reportered by the police. Intentional homicide means death deliberately inflicted on a person by another person, including infanticide.

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 the theft with violence, but should exclude pick pocketing and extorsion. Some countries with less than 100000 inhabitants have their rates presented for comparation purpose.

Homicide commited by firearm (health system) refers to the total of victims intentionally killed by firearm, as reportered by the health system. For the health system homicide means mortal injuries inflicted by another person with intent to injure or kill, such as deaths resulting from all kinds of assault, sexual violence, neglect and abandonment, maltreatment, non accidental manslaughter, legal intervention, assassination, and murder. As defined by the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems 10th Revision (ICD-10). Codes X-85-Y09; Y-35 and Y87.1.

Number of offences of kiddnaping recorded by the police. "Kidnapping" means unlawfully detaining a person or persons against their will (including through the use of force, threat, fraud or enticement) for the purpose of demanding for their liberation an illicit gain or any other economic gain or ohter material benefit, or in order to oblige someone to do or not to do something. "Kidnapping" excludes disputes over child custody.

Homicide commited by firearm refers to the total of victims of intentional homicides killed by firearm, as registered by the police. Intentional homicide means death deliberately inflicted on a person by another person, including infanticide. Rates are calculated per 100,000 inhabitants. Some countries with less than 100,000 inhabitants have their rates presented for comparation purpose. Source for population data: United Nations Population Division .

"Kidnapping" means unlawfully detaining a person or persons against their will (including through the use of force, threat, fraud or enticement) for the purpose of demanding for their liberation an illicit gain or any other economic gain or ohter material benefit, or in order to oblige someone to do or not to do something. "Kidnapping" excludes disputes over child custody. Some countries with less than 100000 inhabitants have their rates presented for comparation purpose.

Homicide commited by firearm (health system) refers to the total of victims intentionally killed by firearm, as reportered by the health system. For the health system homicide means mortal injuries inflicted by another person with intent to injure or kill, such as deaths resulting from all kinds of assault, sexual violence, neglect and abandonment, maltreatment, non accidental manslaughter, legal intervention, assassination, and murder. As defined by the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems 10th Revision (ICD-10). Codes X-85-Y09; Y-35 and Y87.1. Rates are calculated per 100,000 inhabitants. Some countries with less than 100,000 inhabitants have their rates presented for comparation purpose. Source for population data: United Nations Population Division .

Total number of offences of theft recorded by the police. Theft means depriving a person or organization os property without force with the intent to keep it. Theft excludes burglary, housebreaking, robbery and theft of motor vehicule.

Percentage of intentional homicide victims killed by firearm, as reported by the police. Intentional homicide means death deliberately inflicted on a person by another person, including infanticide. Formula: Intentional homicide victimis killed by fireamr*100/Total intentional homicide victims.

Theft means depriving a person or organization os property without force with the intent to keep it. Theft excludes burglary, housebreaking, robbery and theft of motor vehicule. Some countries with less than 100000 inhabitants have their rates presented for comparation purpose.

"Motor vehicle theft" means the removal of a motor vehicle without the consent of the owner of the vehicle. "Motor vehicles" includes all land vehicles with an engine that runs on the road, including cars, motorcycles, buses, lorries, construction and agricultural vehicles. Some countries with less than 100000 inhabitants have their rates presented for comparation purpose.

“Burglary” means gaining unauthorised access to a part of a building/dwelling or other premises, including by use of force, with the intent to steal goods (breaking and entering). “Burglary” should include, where possible, theft from a house, appartment or other dwelling place, factory, shop or office, from a military establishment, or by using false keys. It should exclude theft from a car, from a container, from a vending machine, from a parking meter and from fenced meadow/compound.

Amount of kilograms of ectasy (MDMA) seized in a given year

Amount of individual units (pills or doses) of ecstasy (MDMA) seized in a given year

Amount of kilograms of heroin seized in a given year

Amount of individual units (pills or doses) of crack seized in a given year

Amount of kilograms of crack seized in a given year

Amount of kilograms of other subtsances that contain cocaine in an impure form seized in a given year

Amount of kilograms of refined cocaine HCL in salt form seized in a given year

Amount of individual plants seized in a given year.

Amount of kilograms of cannabis plants seized in a given year

Amount of kilograms of cannabis leaf and/or herbs are seized in a given year.

Percentage of the general population using alcohol in the last 30 days.

Precentage of male population using alcohol within the last 30 days.

Percentage of female population using alcohol within the last 30 days.

Percentage of general population using cocaine within the last 12 months.

Percentage of male population using cocaine within the last 12 months.

Percentage of female population using cocaine within the last 12 months.

Percentage of general population using ecstasy within the last 12 months.

Percentage of male population using ecstasy within the last 12 months.

Percentage of female population using ecstasy within the last 12 months.

Percentage of gerenal population using solvents or inhalants within the last 12 months.

Percentage of male population using solvents or inhalants within the last 12 months.

Percentage of female population using solvents or inhalants within the last 12 months.

Percentage of the general population using marijuana within the last 12 months.

Percentage of male population using marijuana within the last 12 months.

Percentage of female population using marijuana within the last 12 months.

Percentage of general population using coca paste/basuco within the last 12 months.

Percentage of male population using coca paste/basuco within the last 12 months.

Percentage of female population using coca paste/basuco within the last 12 months.

Percentage of general population using tobacco within the last 12 months.

Percentage of male population using tobacco within the last 12 months.

Percentage of female population using tobacco within the last 12 months.

Refers to the percentage of secondary school students who reported having used alcohol in the past 30 days before the study, with reference to the total secondary school population.

Refers to the percentage of boys who reported having used alcohol in the Past 30 days before the study, with reference to total population of boys in secondary schools

Refers to the percentage of girls who reported having used alcohol in the last 30 days before the study, with reference to total population of girls in secondary schools.

Refers to the percentage of secondary school students who reported having used cocaine in the Past year before the study, with reference to the total secondary school population.

Refers to the percentage of boys who reported having used cocaine in the Past year before the study, with reference to total population of boys in secondary schools.

Refers to the percentage of girls who reported having used cocaine in the Past year before the study, with reference to total population of girls in secondary schools.

Refers to the percentage of secondary school students who reported having used Ecstasy in the Past year before the study, with reference to the total secondary school population.

Refers to the percentage of boys who reported having used Ecstasy in the Past year before the study, with reference to total population of boys in secondary schools .

Refers to the percentage of girls who reported having used Ecstasy in the Past year before the study, with reference to total population of girls in secondary schools.

Refers to the percentage of secondary school students who reported having used solvents or inhalants in the Past year before the study, with reference to the total secondary school population.

Refers to the percentage of boys who reported having used solvents or inhalants in the Past year before the study, with reference to total population of boys in secondary schools.

Refers to the percentage of girls who reported having used solvents or inhalants in the Past year before the study, with reference to total population of girls in secondary schools.

Refers to the percentage of secondary school students who reported having used marijuana in the Past year before the study, with reference to the total secondary school population.

Refers to the percentage of boys who reported having used marijuana in the Past year before the study, with reference to total population of boys in secondary schools.

Refers to the percentage of girls who reported having used marijuana in the Past year before the study, with reference to total population of girls in secondary schools .

Refers to the percentage of secondary school students who reported having used coca paste/bazuco in the past year before the study, with reference to the total secondary school population.

Refers to the percentage of boys who reported having used coca paste/bazuco in the past year before the study, with reference to total population of boys in secondary schools .

Refers to the percentage of girls who reported having used coca paste/bazuco in the Past year before the study, with reference to total population of girls in secondary schools.

Refers to the percentage of secondary school students who reported having used tobacco in the Past 30 days before the study, with reference to the total secondary school population.

Refers to the percentage of boys who reported having used tobacco in the Past 30 days before the study, with reference to total population of boys in secondary schools.

Refers to the percentage of girls who reported having used tobacco in the Past 30 days before the study, with reference to total population of girls in secondary schools.

Untried persons held means untried and/or persons in pre-trial held in prisons, penal institutions or correctional institutions on a specified day.

Untried persons held means untried and/or persons in pre-trial held in prisons, penal institutions or correctional institutions. The percentega is calculated as follows:TPD = TNPD*100 /TNPP: where TNPD: total number of pre-trial detainees; and TNPP: total prison population.

Sentenced persons held means the total of persons who received a sentence and is in a prison, penal institution or correctional institution, for that sentence, on a specified day.

Prison Staff of adult Prisons, Penal Institutions or Correctional Institutions. Prison Staff means all individuals employed in penal or correctional institutions as at 31 December, including management, treatment, custodial and other (maintenance, food service etc.) personnel.

Prison Staff of adult prisons (male) means all men employed in prisons, penal institutions or correctional institutions as at 31 December, including management, treatment, custodial and other (maintenance, food service etc.) personnel.

Prison Staff of adult prisons (female) means all women employed in adult prisons, penal institutions or correctional Institutions as at 31 December, including management, treatment, custodial and other (maintenance, food service etc.) personnel.

Staff of detention centers for children means all individuals employed in detention institutions for children as at 31 December, including management, treatment, custodial and other (maintenance, food service etc.) personnel.

Prison staff of detention centers for children (Female) means the number of females working as an employee (staff) in a detention center for girls. Staff of detention centers for children means all individuals employed in detention institutions for children as at 31 December, including management, treatment, custodial and other (maintenance, food service etc.) personnel.

Prison staff of detention centers for children (male) means the number of males working as an employee (staff) in a detention center for children. Staff of detention centers for children means all individuals employed in detention institutions for children as at 31 December, including management, treatment, custodial and other (maintenance, food service etc.) personnel.

"Police Personnel" means personnel in public agencies as at 31 December whose principal functions are the prevention, detection and investigation of crime and the apprehension of alleged offenders. Data concerning support staff (secretaries, clerts, etc.) should be excluded.

"Police Personnel" means personnel in public agencies as at 31 December whose principal functions are the prevention, detection and investigation of crime and the apprehension of alleged offenders. Data concerning support staff (secretaries, clerts, etc.) should be excluded. Some countries with less than 100000 inhabitants have their rates presented for comparation purpose.

"Police Personnel" means personnel in public agencies as at 31 December whose principal functions are the prevention, detection and investigation of crime and the apprehension of alleged offenders. Data concerning support staff (secretaries, clerts, etc.) should be excluded.

"Police Personnel" means personnel in public agencies as at 31 December whose principal functions are the prevention, detection and investigation of crime and the apprehension of alleged offenders. Data concerning support staff (secretaries, clerts, etc.) should be excluded.

“Judges or Magistrates” means both full-time and part-time professionals as at 31 December authorized to hear civil, criminal and other cases, including in appeal courts, and to make dispositions in a court of law. Also include authorized associate judges and magistrates.

“Judges or Magistrates” means both full-time and part-time professionals as at 31 December authorized to hear civil, criminal and other cases, including in appeal courts, and to make dispositions in a court of law. Also include authorized associate judges and magistrates. Some countries with less than 100000 inhabitants have their rates presented for comparation purpose.

“Judges or Magistrates” means both full-time and part-time professionals as at 31 December authorized to hear civil, criminal and other cases, including in appeal courts, and to make dispositions in a court of law. Also include authorized associate judges and magistrates.

“Judges or Magistrates” means both full-time and part-time professionals as at 31 December authorized to hear civil, criminal and other cases, including in appeal courts, and to make dispositions in a court of law. Also include authorized associate judges and magistrates.

Prosecutor is the government official who conducts criminal prosecutions on behalf of the State in countries with either the common law adversarial system, or the civil law inquisitorial system. The female prosecutors percentage is calculated as follows: WPr= (TNWPr/TNPr)*100; TNWPr: total number of women prosecutors TNPr: total number of prosecutors (men & women).

Total number of security personnel in private agencies as of 31 December of a specific year, whose principal functions are the protection and guarantee of the security.

The formula, for a given year or period, is: TPG = (TNPG/PT)*100,000 per.; TNPG: Total number of private guards; PT: Total population

Total number of private security companies with a valid, official, registration title, including those which deal with transportation of values; and other companies that have their own private security sections.

An infant or person who is under the age of legal competence. A term derived from the Civil Law, which described a person under a certain age as less than so many years. In most states, a person is no longer a minor after reaching the age of eighteen.

"Prisons, Penal Institutions or Correctional Institutions” means all public and privately financed institutions where persons are deprived of their liberty. The institutions may include, but are not limited to, penal, correctional, and psychiatric facilities under the prison administration.

The major goal of the United Nations Surveys on Crime Trends and the Operations of Criminal Justice Systems is to collect, annualy, data on the incidence of reported crime and the operations of criminal justice systems with a view to improving the analysis and dissemination of that information globally. The survey results provide an overview of trends and interrelationships between various parts of the criminal justice system to promote informed decision-making in administration, nationally and internationally. The Organization of American States is a partner of UNODC for the CTS process and is a focal point for promoting the use of this survey in the Americas.