Kidnapping rate

0.3 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2014

Kidnapping rate of Belarus rocketed by 135.71% from 0.1 cases per 100,000 population in 2013 to 0.3 cases per 100,000 population in 2014. Since the 53.85% slump in 2012, kidnapping rate shot up by 450.00% in 2014.

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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, %
2014 0.3 135.71%
2013 0.1 133.33%
2012 0.1 -53.85%
2011 0.1 -35.00%
2010 0.2 17.65%
2009 0.2 -15.00%
2008 0.2 -37.50%
2007 0.3 33.33%
2006 0.2 -35.14%
2005 0.4 5.71%
2004 0.4 12.90%
2003 0.3