Kidnapping rate

4.9 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2015

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