Kidnapping

3,555 (number) in 2015

Kidnapping of Canada leapt by 8.05% from 3,290 number in 2014 to 3,555 number in 2015. Since the 11.16% drop in 2013, kidnapping jumped by 10.03% 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 3,555 8.05%
2014 3,290 1.83%
2013 3,231 -11.16%
2012 3,637 -3.78%
2011 3,780 -12.11%
2010 4,301 -10.23%
2009 4,791 1.25%
2008 4,732 1.55%
2007 4,660 3.83%
2006 4,488 15.20%
2005 3,896 12.70%
2004 3,457