Kidnapping

28 (number) in 2012

Kidnapping of Bahamas leapt by 7.69% from 26 number in 2011 to 28 number in 2012. Since the 33.33% drop in 2010, kidnapping rocketed by 55.56% in 2012.

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“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, %
2012 28 7.69%
2011 26 44.44%
2010 18 -33.33%
2009 27 -22.86%
2008 35 12.90%
2007 31 14.81%
2006 27 12.50%
2005 24