Crime in Mauritania
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Crime in Mauritania is moderate but steadily increasing. 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. Most criminal activity occurs at night. Residential burglaries and robberies, particularly at the beaches in Nouakchott
, are not uncommon. Violent crimes and crimes involving the use of weapons are rare, but increasing.
Pickpocketing
Pickpocketing is a form of larceny that involves the stealing of money or other valuables from the person of a victim without their noticing the theft at the time. It requires considerable dexterity and a knack for misdirection...
and the theft of improperly secured or openly visible valuables left in vehicles. Most criminal activity occurs at night. Residential burglaries and robberies, particularly at the beaches in Nouakchott
Nouakchott
-Government:The town was first divided into districts in 1973. First it was divided into four. From 1986, the city has been split into nine districts.* Arafat* Dar Naim* El Mina* Ksar* Riad* Sebkha* Tevragh-Zeina* Teyarett* Toujounine...
, are not uncommon. Violent crimes and crimes involving the use of weapons are rare, but increasing.