Kidnapping

1,143 (number) in 2015

Kidnapping of Belgium slipped by 0.26% from 1,146 number in 2014 to 1,143 number in 2015. Since the 6.42% surge in 2011, kidnapping declined by 4.27% in 2015.

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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, %
2015 1,143 -0.26%
2014 1,146 -1.46%
2013 1,163 -1.86%
2012 1,185 -0.75%
2011 1,194 6.42%
2010 1,122 3.89%
2009 1,080 6.61%
2008 1,013 5.74%
2007 958 4.70%
2006 915 -0.44%
2005 919 -13.79%
2004 1,066