Kidnapping rate of Australia dropped by 6.44% from 2.3 cases per 100,000 population in 2014 to 2.2 cases per 100,000 population in 2015. Since the 8.70% jump in 2011, kidnapping rate plummeted by 27.33% in 2015.
The description is composed by our digital data assistant.“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 other material benefit; or in order to oblige someone to do or not to do something. “Kidnapping” excludes disputes over child custody. (UN-CTS M5.5)
| Date | Value | Change, % |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2.2 | -6.44% |
| 2014 | 2.3 | -8.98% |
| 2013 | 2.6 | -7.91% |
| 2012 | 2.8 | -7.33% |
| 2011 | 3.0 | 8.70% |
| 2010 | 2.8 |