I’d be interested to know where he got that information. Personally, I’m inclined to be skeptical; I think most people would rather not take the risk of trying to run away. If they have you at knifepoint, or have a grip on you, then you’re at a distinct disadvantage trying to escape. The upside is that most muggers don’t really want to hurt their victims, but that’s a very risky thing to rely on.
I’d be interested to know where he got that information. Personally, I’m inclined to be skeptical; I think most people would rather not take the risk of trying to run away. If they have you at knifepoint, or have a grip on you, then you’re at a distinct disadvantage trying to escape. The upside is that most muggers don’t really want to hurt their victims, but that’s a very risky thing to rely on.