Kidnapping rate

9.9 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2015

Kidnapping rate of Canada jumped by 7.03% from 9.2 cases per 100,000 population in 2014 to 9.9 cases per 100,000 population in 2015. Since the 12.08% slump in 2013, kidnapping rate surged by 7.85% 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 9.9 7.03%
2014 9.2 0.76%
2013 9.2 -12.08%
2012 10.4 -4.84%
2011 11.0 -13.02%
2010 12.6 -11.27%
2009 14.2 0.14%
2008 14.2 0.35%
2007 14.1 2.69%
2006 13.8 13.91%
2005 12.1 11.54%
2004 10.8