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.
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 | 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 |