Kidnapping rate of Barbados rocketed by 365.09% from 1.1 cases per 100,000 population in 2014 to 4.9 cases per 100,000 population in 2015. Since the 11.56% drop in 2013, kidnapping rate shot up by 74.20% 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 | 4.9 | 365.09% |
| 2014 | 1.1 | -62.54% |
| 2013 | 2.8 | -11.56% |
| 2012 | 3.2 | -30.89% |
| 2011 | 4.6 | 7.93% |
| 2010 | 4.3 | -33.59% |
| 2009 | 6.5 | 49.19% |
| 2008 | 4.3 | -29.71% |
| 2007 | 6.2 | 21.02% |
| 2006 | 5.1 | -39.33% |
| 2005 | 8.4 | 91.12% |
| 2004 | 4.4 |